If Not Now, When?: How to Take Charge of Your CareerThe world of work is changing dramatically. Jobs for life have long been a thing of the past and even as people move up the corporate ladder, they are questioning their choices and keen to consider new possibilities such as work/life balance and portfolio working. Those of us keen to change career often don't know where to start so it remains a pipe dream rather than a reality we can work towards. In this action-oriented and pragmatic book, expert career coaches Jane Barrett and Camilla Arnold address the common barriers to career change that they frequently encounter in their work, and give readers a proven roadmap to achieve their new job goals. If Not Now, When? includes first-hand experiences of successful career change but also quizzes, exercises and self-assessment tools to help readers make the best choice for them. |
Contents
If not now when? Whats holding you back? | 11 |
Understanding yourself and what you want | 41 |
Now what? How to research brainstorm | 107 |
11 | 129 |
Creating an action plan | 130 |
Returning to work | 132 |
Retirees and third age workers | 135 |
12 | 136 |
Networking | 158 |
Advertising | 164 |
The world of recruitment companies | 166 |
Covering letters | 170 |
CVsrésumés | 172 |
Interviews | 179 |
Negotiating thejob and the salary | 191 |
The first 100 days | 193 |
Portfolio careers | 138 |
Starting your own business | 143 |
14 | 145 |
How to choose a career coach | 148 |
Job search strategy getting interviews and securing the job | 155 |
26 | 156 |
Applying forjobs | 157 |
Longterm career management | 195 |
Final thoughts | 199 |
References and resources | 201 |
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If Not Now, When?: How to Take Charge of Your Career Camilla Arnold,Jane Barrett Limited preview - 2010 |
If Not Now, When?: How to Take Charge of Your Career Camilla Arnold,Jane Barrett No preview available - 2010 |
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