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With over 25 years of experience in career development and human resources, Donna Yena brings a practitioner's perspective toCareer Directions. Her experience as Vice President of Career Development and Alumni Relations at Johnson & Wales University, along with her background as a manager, instructor, and curriculum designer, contribute to the advice and techniques offered in this text. More than just a text on job searches and career planning, Career Directions covers lifetime career management, beginning with self-assessment and career planning, moving on to job search techniques, and finally focusing on career management and life on the job.

Part 1: Career Planning
Chapter 1: The Millennial Workplace
World Trends and Tomorrow's Workplace
American Responses to Millennial Workplace Challenges
Success in the Millennial Workplace: Skills-Based and Lifelong Learning
Chapter 2: Self-Assessment
Understanding Yourself
Defining Success
Employer Expectations
Setting Goals for Self-Improvement
Proof by Example: How You Add Value to an Employer
Chapter 3: Personal Development
Communication Skills
The Sales Process
Business Protocol
Awareness of the World Around You
Personal Care and Personal Appearance
Time and Stress Management
Role Models
Chapter 4: Career Paths Overview
Job Versus Career
Career Phases
Career Trends
Where the Jobs Are
Chapter 5: Your Career Portfolio
Build Skills Employers Value
Identify Opportunities to Build Skills
Refining Your Plan
Develop Your Career Portfolio
Planning Your Portfolio Presentation
Part Two: Job Search Techniques
Chapter 6: Sources of Job Information
The Nature of Today's Job Market
The Visible Job Market
The Hidden Job Market
The Very Hidden Job Market
Chapter 7: Rsums and Job Applications
Rsums
Traditional Rsums
Writing Your Own Rsum
Nontraditional Rsums
Job Applications
Chapter 8: Letters
Guidelines for Writing Job Search Letters
Letters You May Write During Your Job Search
Chapter 9: Successful Interviews
Securing a Job Interview
Types of Interviews
Preparing for a Job Interview
Conducting a Successful Interview
After the Interview
The Interview Hall of Fame...and Shame
Chapter 10: Accepting or Rejecting a Job
What You Offer the Employer
What the Employer Offers You
Cost of Living and Budgeting
Accepting the Right Job
Communicating Your Decision
Chapter 11: Dealing with Rejection
Playing to Win
Factors That Most Often Lead to Rejection
What You Can and Cannot Control
Cutting Your Losses
Part Three: Career Management
Chapter 12: Your First Months on the Job
Before Arrival on the Job
Your First Day
Orientation and Training Programs
Probationary Periods (One to Three Months)
Periodic Review and Assessments
Chapter 13: Growing With Your Job
Building Professional Relationships
Improving Your Effectiveness
Promotions
Recession-Proofing Your Job
Successful Career Moves
Chapter 14: Contemporary Issues in the Workplace
Employee Assistance Programs
Health-Related Issues
Family Care Issues
Ethics
Career Handbook
Section A: Career Paths
How to Use Career Paths
Accounting
Business Administration
Court Reporting and Related Careers
Criminal Justice
Fashion & Retail Management
Financial Services
Healthcare
Hospitality Management
Culinary Arts/Food Services
Travel/Tourism
International Business
Marketing
Office Management and Support
Technology
Telecommunications
Section B: Glossary of Terms
Section C: Index of Job Descriptions
Section D: Career Resources
Section E: Bibliography
Index

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Career Directions

Career Directions

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Summary

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Millennial Workplace

World Trends and Tomorrow's Workplace

American Responses to Millennial Workplace Challenges

Success in the Millennial Workplace: Skills-Based and Lifelong Learning

Chapter 2: Self-Assessment

Understanding Yourself

Defining Success

Employer Expectations

Setting Goals for Self-Improvement

Proof by Example: How You Add Value to an Employer

Chapter 3: Personal Development

Communication Skills

The Sales Process

Business Protocol

Awareness of the World Around You

Personal Care and Personal Appearance

Time and Stress Management

Role Models

Chapter 4: Career Paths Overview

Job Versus Career

Career Phases

Career Trends

Where the Jobs Are

Chapter 5: Your Career Portfolio

Build Skills Employers Value

Identify Opportunities to Build Skills

Refining Your Plan

Develop Your Career Portfolio

Planning Your Portfolio Presentation

Part Two: Job Search Techniques

Chapter 6: Sources of Job Information

The Nature of Today's Job Market

The Visible Job Market

The Hidden Job Market

The Very Hidden Job Market

Chapter 7: Rsums and Job Applications

Rsums

Traditional Rsums

Writing Your Own Rsum

Nontraditional Rsums

Job Applications

Chapter 8: Letters

Guidelines for Writing Job Search Letters

Letters You May Write During Your Job Search

Chapter 9: Successful Interviews

Securing a Job Interview

Types of Interviews

Preparing for a Job Interview

Conducting a Successful Interview

After the Interview

The Interview Hall of Fame...and Shame

Chapter 10: Accepting or Rejecting a Job

What You Offer the Employer

What the Employer Offers You

Cost of Living and Budgeting

Accepting the Right Job

Communicating Your Decision

Chapter 11: Dealing with Rejection

Playing to Win

Factors That Most Often Lead to Rejection

What You Can and Cannot Control

Cutting Your Losses

Part Three: Career Management

Chapter 12: Your First Months on the Job

Before Arrival on the Job

Your First Day

Orientation and Training Programs

Probationary Periods (One to Three Months)

Periodic Review and Assessments

Chapter 13: Growing With Your Job

Building Professional Relationships

Improving Your Effectiveness

Promotions