Job Development

Here are proven methods for building an online income stream. Maybe you dream of making money with an online business, but haven’t tried so far because you’d have to quit your current job and enter the risky world of Internet startups. Or because you think you need lots of capital and way too much time. If these reasons sound familiar, Dave Lindahl and Jon Rozek beg to differ.

When you are ready to swap your comfortable office desk and all of it's trappings and make the leap between desktop of mountain top in a hands-on kind of way this book will help you navigate the transition. Whether you're chasing stability, freedom, or simply a job that just sort of feels "more real" this book walks you through the steps you'll need to take to make the change successfully and with limited stress.

Disruption dominates innovation theory and practice. But disruption is destructive—displacing jobs, companies, and even entire industries. Are we missing better, and even bigger, opportunities to innovate and grow? With three decades of research, W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne reveal another way to innovate and grow. Beyond Disruption redefines and expands the existing view of innovation by introducing a new approach—nondisruptive creation—that is free from the destructive displacement that happens when innovators set out to disrupt.

The desire for fulfilling work is one of the great aspirations of our age. This book reveals explores the competing claims we face for money, status, and meaning in our lives. Drawing on wisdom from a variety of disciplines, cultural thinker Roman Krznaric sets out a practical guide to negotiating the labyrinth of choices, overcoming fear of change, and finding a career in which you thrive. Overturning a century of traditional thought about career change, Krznaric reveals just what it takes to find life-enhancing work.

Why do some people seem to get any job they apply to while others are always struggling in job search? It all has to do with preparation and correct portrayal of your skills. If you wanted to swim, and you just went to the ocean and jumped in, likely you wouldn’t survive. You first need to learn how to swim, then swim in a safe environment (shallow pools, with life vests), etc. before you can tackle deep waters. Likewise, with successful job hunting, you can’t jump in without prior preparation. And by successful, I don’t mean a job search that gets you a job. Rather, a successful job ...

If you’re not getting the respect, the money, or the opportunities you deserve, it’s time to tap into the power of communication. Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, these tips will help you master your people skills and rapidly advance your career. And if you’re already a decent communicator, this book will skyrocket your life to the next level. Armed with the right knowledge and techniques, anyone can improve their communication skills, make their work life easier, and fast-track their success.

In 39 seconds Job’s life changed forever. One messenger tripped over another to bring him devastating, heartbreaking news. What Job didn’t know was that God had chosen to make him an example of genuine faith in the midst of trying times. To this day we refer to Job as the example of a suffering saint. Frankly, his life deserves a closer examination . . . and a better imitation from us all.

Find who you are to be your best! What is your personality type? Are you the right fit for your career? Who is a rare personality type? This book provides all the answers. Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Understand how psychology defines your unique type, growth potential, and suitable careers. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a tool to identify personality typology, classifies people into 16Personalities. You can belong to any one of these 16 personality types based on your psychological preferences. Some personality types are stated as rare personality types as...

Fourteen years ago, Mike Milligan learned he would become a grandfather for the first time. He was surprised to find that there was little or no information available on what it means to be a grandfather, how to make the most of the experience, and how to be the best grandfather possible. Sure, there were shelves of books dedicated to grandmothers - all with cuddly covers depicting spring bouquets or gentle little lambs. But there was not a single book that spoke to him, a 64-year-old grandfather-to-be. It struck him that there were countless other grandfathers out there experiencing this same feeling of neglect.

Aliza Licht—global fashion communications executive, AKA fashion's favorite 'PR girl' and former Twitter phenomenon—is here to tell her story, complete with The Devil Wears Prada-like moments and insider secrets. Drawing invaluable lessons from her experience, Licht shares advice, inspiration, and a healthy dose of real talk in Leave Your Mark. She delivers personal and professional guidance for people just starting their careers and for people who are well on their way.

This updated and expanded edition considers the continuing dismal employment statistics for individuals with ASD. The authors take an in-depth look at entrepreneurship. Using real-life examples, they point out that many of the unique characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum lend themselves well to entrepreneurial ventures. Employment figures and prospects have been updated, and new jobs have been added that are well suited for those on the spectrum.

When you're 50 or 60 years old, the job market is a combat zone, no matter what your skills or experience. Battle-scarred veterans report that they're passed over time and again for jobs which they are eminently qualified for. Successful applicants, often with fewer skills and almost always with far less experience, do seem to have one significant thing in common: they are younger, sometimes painfully younger.

So many women hit their 40s or 50s and realize: It's time for a career change. Maybe you're yearning to try something new, or you're sensing that layoffs are coming and you need a backup plan. Perhaps you paused or downsized your career to raise children, and you're ready to rejoin the workforce. How do you reboot, relaunch, return to, or reinvent a career at age 40? Or 50? Or 60? And how can you create a career and life that will provide you with purpose and financial security for years to come?

After Steve Jobs was unceremoniously dismissed from Apple, he turned his attention to a little-known graphics art company that he owned called Pixar. One day, out of the blue, Jobs called Lawrence Levy, a Harvard-trained lawyer and Silicon Valley executive to whom he had never spoken before, in the hope of persuading Levy to help him get Pixar on the right track. What Levy found in Pixar was a company on the verge of failure. To Pixar and Beyond is the extraordinary story of what happened next.

You Are Meant to Rise, Lead, & Shine in Your Brilliance Unapologetically!Between your self-doubts, imposter syndrome, fears, and the systemic biases that make it significantly harder for women to lead, you may have convinced yourself that you don't have what it takes. Perhaps you've resigned yourself to dimming your light, playing small, and not believing in your greatest professional aspirations. With It’s Your Time to Shine Girl, walk through Natalie Jobity’s twelve steps to unveiling the leader within you, where you’ll get the tools, advice, and championing your soul has been ...

Until recently Tess Vigeland was a longtime host of public radio's Marketplace. It was a rewarding, high-status job, and Tess was very good at it - but she'd begun to feel restless. Without any definite, clear sense of what she wanted to do next (but an absolute certainty that what she'd been doing was no longer truly satisfying), she walked away from her dream job and into a vast unknown. Suddenly she was no longer " Marketplace's Tess Vigeland"; she was just Tess Vigeland.

Feeling annoyed when people think you are shy? Tired of being told you should be more outgoing? No, you don’t lack anything. No, you don't need to be "fixed". You are an introvert. And you're full of amazing qualities that are greatly needed today! As an introvert, you have a valid role to play, so stop trying so hard to be an extrovert. This audiobook is a wonderful invitation for you to embrace your introversion and grow comfortable in your own skin. It’s a call to live the life you were meant to live as an introvert, without guilt or shame.

📚 'My AI Career Coach' is your power-packed guide to supercharging your career journey, the latest addition to the bestselling 'My AI' series. Leveraging ChatGPT, an AI language model by OpenAI, this book navigates you through the complex world of career growth. 💻 🚀 Discover how to harness the power of AI to craft compelling resumes and cover letters, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and prepare for interviews with pinpoint precision. Navigate networking events with AI-crafted conversation starters and tap into online courses to turbocharge your skills. 🔥 📅 But we're not just ...

In Smart People Should Build Things, this self-described "recovering lawyer" and entrepreneur weaves together a compelling narrative of success stories (including his own), offering observations about the flow of talent in the United States and explanations of why current trends are leading to economic distress and cultural decline. He also presents recommendations for both policy makers and job seekers to make entrepreneurship more realistic and achievable.

Ever wonder what makes us buy from a certain salesperson or prefer one TV news announcer over another? In each case, a human voice is subtly captivating our ear and commanding our attention. Now celebrity voice coach Renee Grant-Williams reveals the trade secrets behind those persuasive voices and shows listeners how to apply positive vocal techniques to business and personal situations. Much more than a guide to proper breathing or voice projection, this is a life-altering "owner's manual" to unleashing and directing the powers of communication within one's speaking voice.