Would you rather get a root canal than schmooze with a bunch of strangers? Does the phrase zworking a roomy make you want to retreat to yours? Is small talk a big problem? Devora Zack used to be just like you-in fact, she still is. But she's also a successful consultant who addresses thousands of people each year, and she didn't change her personality to do it. Quite the contrary. Zack politely examines and then smashes to tiny fragments the zdusty...

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers.
A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. Spending time with professionals who admit to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies they...

"This handbook demonstrates how to use your introverted qualities to their best advantage, then add a few extroverted skills to round out a forceful combination for ultimate career success. Includes keys to navigating each stage of professional development--from self-assessment and job search to survival in a new position and career advancement"-- Provided by publisher.

Jenna Fischer's Hollywood journey began at the age of 22 when she moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of St. Louis. With a theater degree in hand, she was determined, she was confident, she was ready to work hard. So, what could go wrong? Uh, basically everything. The path to being a professional actor was so much more vast and competitive than she'd imagined. It would be eight long years before she landed her iconic role on The Office, nearly...

The New Consultant's Quick Start Guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to successfully navigate the crucial first year of business--providing new and aspiring consultants with a framework to move into consulting, identify their niche, develop a business plan, and create a marketing plan.

"Career Anchors helps you explore and better understand your workplace skills and competencies, career motives, and values. Rather than a participant workbook, the fifth edition will be a trade book with a free assessment that's accessible with a unique pin included in the book. With this program, you will gain new insight into your career values and how they relate to your past and future choices. This easy-to-use workbook includes information about...

Key Productivity and Performance Strategies to Advance Your STEM Career shares valuable knowledge and insights on best practices used by high performing individuals in the STEM fields to enhance their professional endeavors. The strategies contained in this book are based on Lesia L. Crumpton-Young's experience and expertise as a STEM professional and a certified Life and Career Coach. The book includes real-life examples from STEM professionals of...

"This straight-talking, fun book is aimed at fresh graduates planning a career in the creative industries. It gives them the tools to identify and navigate the right path. Filled with practical tips and exercises, and illustrated with 'how to' flow charts and diagrams, it focuses not just on the creative skills needed for a successful and lucrative career but a great lifestyle too"--Publisher's description.

Acting for the Stage is a highly accessible guide to the business of theater acting, written for those interested in pursuing acting as a profession. This book is a collection of essays by and interviews with talented artists and businesspeople who have built successful careers in the theater; it's a goldmine of career advice that might take years to find on your own. Herein, the myths around professional acting are dispelled, and the mysteries revealed....

Una disección exhaustiva y en primera persona del trabajo del analista de datos y del contexto en el que se desarrolla. Con un lenguaje coloquial y sin tapujos, Jorge Béjar, analista de datos, comparte su experiencia para que el lector tenga una amplia visión de esta profesión desde diferentes ópticas: por qué trabaja en esto, qué le reporta, qué hace, con qué herramientas trabaja, cuál es su día a día, cuáles son sus compañeros, quiénes...