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Career Directions

by: YENA D

Career Directions

by: YENA D

ISBN 13:
9780256190854
ISBN 10:
0256190852
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/17/1996
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Summary

Career Directions is more than a text on job searches and career planning. It 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 One Career Planning

(90)

The World of Work in the 21st Century

(8)

World Trends and Tomorrow's Workplace

(1)

The Economy

(1)

New Technology

(1)

Globalization

(1)

Cultural Diversity

(1)

American Responses to Workplace Challenges

(2)

Customer Service and Quality

(1)

The New Management Team

(1)

Entrepreneurship

(1)

Success in the 21st Century: Skills-Based and Lifelong Learning

(1)

Skills-Based Learning

(1)

International Career Directions: A Global Need for Basic Skills

(3)

Self-Assessment

(22)

Understanding Yourself

(9)

Values

(1)

Activity 2--1: Values Checklist

(1)

Interests

(1)

Activity 2--2: Interests Checklist

(1)

Personality

(1)

Activity 2--3: Personality Checklist

(2)

Skills

(1)

Activity 2--4: Skills Checklist

(2)

Activity 2--5: Skills Assessment

(1)

Defining Success

(2)

Changing Perspectives

(1)

Activity 2--6: Success Checklist

(1)

Qualities of Success

(1)

Success and Your Career Choice

(1)

Employer Expectations

(4)

Activity 2--7: Reading Classified Ads

(1)

Setting Goals for Self-Improvement

(1)

Characteristics of a Goal

(1)

Setting Goals into Action

(1)

Proof by Example--How You Add Value to an Employer

(2)

Activity 2--8: Proof by Example

(2)

International Career Directions: Self-Assessment for International Careers

(3)

Personal Development

(26)

Communication Skills

(6)

Speaking

(1)

Listening

(1)

Activity 3--1: Active Listening

(1)

Body Language

(1)

The Art of Conversation

(1)

Telephone Skills

(2)

Voicemail and E-Mail

(1)

Writing

(1)

The Sales Process

(3)

Activity 3--2: Summary of Training, Experience, and Skills

(1)

Business Manners

(1)

Dining Etiquette

(1)

Awareness of the World around You

(1)

Personal Care and Personal Appearance

(7)

Grooming

(1)

Personal Hygiene

(1)

Wellness

(1)

Professional Dress

(2)

Activity 3--3: Wardrobe Inventory

(3)

Activity 3--4: Self-Image Checklist

(1)

Time and Stress Management

(4)

Time Management

(1)

Stress Management

(1)

Activity 3--5: Managing Your Time

(1)

Activity 3--6: Stress Checklist

(1)

Role Models

(3)

Activity 3--7: Selecting a Role Model

(2)

Career Paths Overview

(18)

Job versus Career

(1)

Career Phases

(1)

Career Trends

(10)

Growing Career Fields

(4)

Home-Based Careers

(1)

Career Opportunities for Women

(1)

Career Opportunities for Minorities

(1)

Your Career Path

(1)

Activity 4--1: Career Path Inventory

(2)

Where the Jobs Are

(2)

Private Sector

(1)

Public Sector

(1)

International Sector

(1)

Portable Careers

(1)

International Career Directions: International Career Paths

(4)

Your Career Portfolio

(14)

Build Skills Employers Value

(2)

17 Pathways to Success

(1)

Identify Opportunities to Build Skills

(1)

Opportunities in the Classroom

(1)

Activity 5--1: Skills Developed through Coursework

(1)

Opportunities Outside the Classroom

(1)

Refining Your Plan

(5)

Your Job Target

(1)

Activity 5--2: Opportunities to Develop Skills Outside the Classroom

(1)

Activity 5--3: Choose Your Opportunities

(1)

Your Graduation Date

(1)

Forms of Evidence

(3)

Activity 5--4: Your Documentation Record

(1)

Develop Your Career Portfolio

(2)

Types of Portfolios

(1)

Portable Portfolios

(1)

Planning Your Portfolio Presentation

(3)

Deciding on Content

(1)

Arranging Portfolio Materials

(1)

Presenting Your Portfolio

(1)

Activity 5--5: Role-Play Your Portfolio Presentation

(1)

Portfolio Assessment

(1)

Part Two Job Search Techniques

(130)

Sources of Job Information

(16)

The Nature of Today's Job Market

(1)

The Visible Job Market

(3)

Published Resources

(1)

Referral Services

(1)

Direct Approach

(1)

Networking

(1)

Activity 6--1: Accessing the Visible Job Market

(1)

The Hidden Job Market

(4)

Published Resources

(2)

Referral Services

100

(1)

Direct Approach

100

(1)

Networking

101

(1)

Activity 6--2: Accessing the Hidden Job Market

102

(1)

The very Hidden Job Market

102

(4)

Published Resources

102

(1)

Direct Approach

103

(1)

Networking

104

(1)

Activity 6--3: Accessing the Very Hidden Job Market

105

(1)

International Career Directions: Sourcing International Jobs

106

(3)

Activity 6--4: Learning to Source International Jobs Electronically

106

(3)

Resumes and Job Applications

109

(40)

Resumes

110

(1)

Traditional Resumes

110

(13)

Organization of a Traditional Resume

110

(3)

Format for a Chronological Resume

113

(2)

Activity 7--1: Chronological Resume Worksheet

115

(3)

Format for a Functional Resume

118

(2)

Activity 7--2: Functional Resume Worksheet

120

(3)

Writing Your Own Resume

123

(6)

Activity 7--3: Choosing Power Words for Your Resume

125

(2)

Matching Resume Format to Skills and Experience

127

(1)

Activity 7--4: Assessing Your Experience

128

(1)

Activity 7--5: Resume Preparation Checklist

129

(1)

Nontraditional Resumes

129

(5)

Electronic Resumes

129

(1)

Disk Resumes

129

(1)

Interactive Resumes

130

(1)

Video Resumes

130

(1)

Audio Resumes

130

(1)

Creative Resumes

130

(1)

Scannable Resumes

131

(3)

International Career Directions: Curriculum Vitae

134

(6)

Activity 7--6: American Resume versus Curriculum Vitae

140

(1)

Job Applications

140

(9)

Points to Remember When Completing a Job Application

141

(2)

How to Complete a Job Application

143

(1)

Activity 7--7: Sample Job Application

144

(5)

Letters

149

(18)

Guidelines for Writing Job Search Letters

150

(1)

Letters You May Write during Your Job Search

151

(12)

Cover Letters

151

(4)

Activity 8--1: Preparing Your Cover Letter

155

(1)

Letter to Request a Recommendation

156

(1)

Thank-You Letter Following an Interview

157

(1)

Letter Accepting a Position

158

(1)

Letter Refusing a Position

159

(1)

Thank-You Letter for a Plant Visit or an Office Visit

160

(1)

Application Letter for Cooperative Education/Internship Program

161

(1)

Activity 8--2: Practice Writing Cover Letters

162

(1)

International Career Directions: Letters for an International Job Search

163

(4)

Electronic Letters

164

(3)

Successful Interviews

167

(34)

Securing a Job Interview

168

(1)

Telephone Calls

168

(1)

Others as Resources

168

(1)

Types of Interviews

168

(8)

Informational Interviews

168

(2)

Activity 9--1: Conducting an Informational Interview

170

(2)

Traditional Job Interviews

172

(1)

Multiple Interviews

172

(3)

Telephone Interviews

175

(1)

Preparing for a Job Interview

176

(12)

Self-Preparation

177

(2)

How to Research a Company

179

(2)

20 Questions Typically Asked by Interviewers

181

(4)

Activity 9--2: Answering the 20 Questions Typically Asked by Interviewers

185

(2)

Mock Interviews

187

(1)

Activity 9--3: Mock Interview Practice

188

(1)

Conducting a Successful Interview

188

(1)

Interview Strategies

188

(1)

What to Find Out during an Interview

189

(1)

After the Interview

189

(3)

The Company's Postinterview Evaluation

189

(3)

International Career Directions: Interviewing Techniques for International Employment

192

(4)

Follow-Up Strategies

193

(2)

Activity 9--4: Postinterview Company Evaluation

195

(1)

The Interview Hall of Fame...and Shame

196

(5)

Case 1: John---Sous-Chef

196

(1)

Case 2: Susan---Advertising Assistant

196

(1)

Case 3: Kirsten---Corporate Travel Agent

197

(1)

Case 1: Dennis---Systems Consultant

197

(1)

Case 2: Larry---Retail Management

197

(1)

Case 3: Cheryl---Administrative Assistant

198

(3)

Accepting or Rejecting a Job

201

(14)

What You Offer the Employer

202

(1)

What the Employer Offers You

202

(5)

Professional Development

203

(1)

Training Programs

203

(1)

Promotional Opportunity

203

(1)

Company Standing

203

(1)

Activity 10--1: What's Important to You in a Job?

204

(1)

Benefits

205

(2)

Activity 10--2: Benefits Checklist

207

(1)

Salary

207

(1)

Cost of Living and Budgeting

207

(4)

Computing Cost of Living

207

(2)

Budgeting Your First Salary

209

(1)

Activity 10--3: Compute Your Net Cash Flow

210

(1)

Accepting the Right Job

211

(1)

Activity 10--4: Making the Best Job Choice

212

(1)

Communicating Your Decision

212

(3)

Dealing with Rejection

215

(6)

Playing to Win

216

(1)

Factors That Most Often Lead to Rejection

216

(1)

What You Can and Cannot Control

217

(1)

Factors You Can Control

217

(1)

Factors You Cannot Control

217

(1)

Cutting Your Losses

217

(4)

Take a Good Look at Yourself

217

(1)

Plan Your Next Move

218

(1)

Maintain a Positive Attitude

219

(2)

Part Three Career Management

221

(33)

Your First Months on the Job

222

(9)

Before Arrival on the Job

224

(1)

Your First Day

224

(1)

Employee Handbook

224

(1)

Orientation and Training Programs

225

(1)

First Few Days and Weeks

225

(1)

First One to Three Months

225

(1)

Probationary Periods (One to Three Months)

226

(1)

Periodic Review and Assessments

226

(5)

Activity 12--1: Appraise Your Own Performance

228

(3)

Growing with Your Job

231

(14)

Building Professional Relationships

232

(4)

Your Relationship with Your Boss

232

(1)

Your Relationship with Your Associates

233

(1)

Your Relationship with Culturally Diverse Co-Workers

234

(1)

Your Role as a Leader

234

(1)

Your Relationship with Customers

235

(1)

Teamwork

236

(1)

Total Quality Management (TQM)

236

(1)

Improving Your Effectiveness

236

(2)

Planning Skills

236

(1)

Presentation Skills

236

(1)

Proper Meeting Behavior

236

(1)

Time Management and Organizational Skills

237

(1)

Focus on Results

238

(1)

Promotions

238

(2)

Job Enlargement versus Job Enrichment

238

(1)

Mentors

239

(1)

Activity 13--1: Selecting a Mentor

240

(1)

Performance Reviews

240

(1)

Recession-Proofing Your Job

240

(2)

Activity 13--2: Assess Your Transferable Skills

241

(1)

Successful Career Moves

242

(3)

Contemporary Issues in the Workplace

245

(9)

Health-Related Issues

246

(1)

Substance Abuse

246

(1)

AIDS

246

(2)

Health Education

247

(1)

Smoke-Free Workplace

247

(1)

Accommodations for Special-Needs Employees

248

(1)

Family Care Issues

248

(2)

Parental Leave

248

(1)

Child Care

248

(1)

Elder Care

249

(1)

Ethics

250

(4)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

250

(1)

Affirmative Action

250

(1)

Sexual Harassment

250

(2)

Abuse of Privilege

252

(1)

Conflict of Interest

252

(1)

Preferential Treatment

253

(1)

Career Handbook

254

(97)

Section A Career Paths

257

(1)

How to Use ``Career Paths''

258

(1)

Accounting

259

(3)

Business Administration

262

(5)

Computer Systems

267

(3)

Court Reporting and Related Careers

270

(1)

Criminal Justice

271

(3)

Data Entry

274

(1)

Dental Assistant

275

(2)

Drafting

277

(2)

Electronics

279

(3)

Fashion and Retail Management

282

(4)

Food Service

286

(4)

Hospitality

290

(3)

Marketing

293

(3)

Medical Assistant

296

(2)

Paralegal

298

(3)

Secretarial Sciences

301

(2)

Travel/Tourism

303

(9)

Word Processing

312

(3)

Section B Glossary of Terms Used in Job Descriptions

315

(4)

Section C Index of Job Descriptions

319

(29)

Section D Career Resources

348

(2)

Section E Bibliography

350

(1)

Index

351

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