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...

Have you ever asked yourself, "Is this it?"
 
Maybe you're trapped in a dead-end job that you're afraid to leave. Or maybe you already have a good job-one that gives you room to grow and exercise your talents-but you don't really feel like you're doing your best work. Your life is plain vanilla, yet you know in your heart that you can be a triple scoop banana split. You just don't know how to make that leap.
So what do you do?
Rick...

Gone are the days of polishing up your resume and sending it out at random. At every level today, you need to "lose the resume" in order to land the right job. In other words, you have to learn to tell a story about yourself that speaks to your competencies, purpose, passion, and values. Lose the Resume, Land the Job shares the new rules of engagement: How you must think, act, and present yourself so you can win. Based on inner exploration drawn from...

Everything you ever wanted to know about consulting-a practical roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs Seismic changes occurring in the workforce are leading to more and more people entering the world of contract, freelance, and contingency work. Rapid changes in demographics and advances in technology have led companies and talent to engage in profoundly new ways and consulting is one of the keys to success. The New Business of Consulting is authentic...

"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...

"In How to Become a Data Analyst: My Low-Cost, No Code Roadmap for Breaking into Tech, data analyst and analytics consultant Annie Nelson walks you through how she took the reins and made a dramatic career change to unlock new levels of career fulfilment and enjoyment. In the book, she talks about the adaptability, curiosity, and persistence you'll need to break free from the 9-5 grind and how data analytics-with its wide variety of skills, roles,...

"Educators are smart, capable, and they know their stuff! While they love their jobs in schools, many want to use their expertise in a way that allows them to help more students and other educators while bringing in some extra income, but they don't know how to get started. This book will walk educators at all levels through a number of ways to package their professional genius in a way that will share their gifts with the world both in and outside...

There will always be a place in America's consumer-centric culture for energetic go-getters in the areas of marketing, sales, and service. This program, set in a marketing agency environment, introduces students to an account director/senior associate, an account director/partner, an associate creative director, and a managing partner. Background information on the field in general-and the education needed to really excel-is included. Also, the ability...

STEM is a significant part of everyday life. In this video, meet three individuals who work for AGI and find their careers rewarding. Systems Engineers Manager, Christie Wichner helps develop software for the aerospace and defense industry. Technical Training Manager Arianne Liepa ensures customers know how to use AGI products. Senior Software Developer Patrick Cozzi creates new software heavily based in math, science, engineering, and aerospace.

zHow can I make a living at this?y Many nerds ask themselves this question-- and now they have an answer. Filled with humor and real-life advice, this entertaining guide explores how you can actually get paid for nerdy passions that range from live-streaming video and prop making to writing and cosplay. Along with general tips for newcomers and in-depth advice for the more experienced, interviews with stars reveal how geeks, gamers, and fans successfully...