I wish this book had been available when I was in my twenties. No More Ramen: The 20-Something’s Real World Survival Guide is a must-read for young people just getting started in their careers. It is full of valuable advice for those who want to set the stage early in life for building a happy [...]
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Book Review – Career Distinction – Stand Out by Building Your Brand
Creating and managing your personal brand is essential for career success. Career Distinction: Stand Out By Building Your Brand written by career coaching gurus William Arruda and Kristen Dixson, is a valuable resource for any professional who wishes to set him or herself apart from competitors. If you want to advance in your career, whether [...]
Review of the Third Chapter – Life 50 – 75
As a sometime career consultant, I continue to search for a book targeting people at mid-life. This book seems to be about preparing for the years just past midlife, which Mary Pipher characterizes as the “young old.”As I’ve noted in reviewing other books, I often think it’s impossible to write a really helpful book about [...]
Careers in Renewable Energy – Book Review
I just finished reading “Careers In Renewable Energy: Get A Green Energy Job” by Gregory McNamee. I’ve read almost every book that comes out on the topic of green jobs. I can say with conviction, that this is one of the best books available in the green career genre.We all hear about green jobs, but [...]
Get Ahead By Going Abroad — A Woman’s Guide To Fast-Track Career Success (Book Review)
Could Rhonda Byrne be wrong? Could there really be another Secret? According to C. Perry Yeatman and Stacie Nevadomski Berdan, the authors of Get Ahead By Going Abroad: A Woman’s Guide To Fast-Track Career Success, there is indeed another secret: working abroad gets you up the career ladder faster — especially if you are a [...]
Career Clothing for Women – Understanding Business Fashions
Fashions for home or parties are not the same as career clothing for women. Only certain looks are suitable business attire. A few tips will help women understand what clothes are right to wear. Women can also do some personal research to discover the best ways to dress for work.Career clothing for women is divided [...]
Lifestyles of Singles – Dating, Relationships, Careers and Fun
The singles lifestyle is not as easy and carefree as it appears, and there are hidden dangers all around. Problems such as date rape, STDs and psycho boyfriends. Then there is the bar scene, the club scene and the awkwardness of the same old “sex in the city” routines. All this plus, you must maintain [...]
Career Warfare – A Book Summary
It is a tough and competitive business environment you live and it is getting more and more difficult to achieve your goals. You have to stand out among your colleagues and competitors. You have to work hard for career advancement, and better compensation.Whether you are a senior executive, an entrepreneur or an employee, this book [...]
The Giver Book Review
The world presented in The Giver is a perfect world – no pain, no fear, no choices and no true pleasure. Every citizen is assigned their role, and everyone is happy. When Jonas, the main character, turns twelve, he awaits his assignment, wondering which career he is destined to perform. He is surprised when it [...]
Where to Go From Here – Reinventing Your Career, Your Business, Your Working Life
I thought this would be a timely book because the recession has caused a lot of people to reinvent themselves if their business was NOT working well. We have all seen how businesses are offering new services, other services or are in a completely new game. We wont know if they made the right decision [...]