Job Strategy

Almost one in four American working adults has a job that pays less than a living wage. Conventional wisdom says that’s how the world has to work. Bad jobs with low wages, minimal benefits, little training, and chaotic schedules are the only way companies can keep costs down and prices low. If companies were to offer better jobs, customers would have to pay more or companies would have to make less. But in The Good Jobs Strategy, Zeynep Ton, a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, makes the compelling case that even in low-cost settings, leaving employees behind - with bad jobs - is a choice, not a necessity.

These days, consumers have real power: they can research companies, compare ratings, and find alternatives with a simple tap. Focusing on customer needs isn't a nice-to-have, it's a strategic imperative. The Jobs To Be Done Playbook (JTBD) helps organizations turn market insight into action. This book shows you techniques to make offerings people want, as well as make people want your offering.

The authors of the best-selling Competing on Internet Time (a Businessweek top-10 book) analyze the strategies, principles, and skills of three of the most successful and influential figures in business - Bill Gates, Andy Grove, and Steve Jobs - offering lessons for all managers and entrepreneurs on leadership, strategy, and execution.

Are you encountering resistance when trying to identify and recruit extraordinary but elusive, passive candidates that your competitors ultimately attract? Do your executive searches close with marginal candidates? It's time to transform your approach and results with a proven action plan. In the richly rewarding executive search business, it's not just about filling vacant positions but finding the perfect match between executive and company.

Every year, about a quarter of a million veterans leave the military - most of whom are grossly unprepared for the transition. These service members have developed incredible leadership, problem-solving, and practical skills that are underutilized once they reach the civilian world, a detriment to both themselves and society. Mission Transition guides military personnel through the entire process of making a successful move into civilian professional life.

Achieve the Impossible in 100 Days!Are you ready to turn your vision into reality and achieve massive success in just 100 days? In this groundbreaking Second Edition of Vision to Reality, master coach and multi-bestselling author Honorée Corder shares the proven STMA™ (Short-Term Massive Action) system that has helped countless individuals transform their lives and businesses. Through a powerful combination of clear goal setting, unshakeable self-belief, smart strategy, and relentless accountability, the STMA™ 100-Day Program gives you the tools and motivation you need to achieve more ...

Rainer Maria Morita is proud to reveal, for the first time, the breakthrough interview methodology - Peak Performance Interviewing for Executives. The goal is to win C-suite job interviews at the $200K-$1 Million level. Worldwide it has gained great popularity among thousands of job seekers who owe their career advancement and job interview success to this technique. Bestseller author Rainer Morita distilled the essence of what drives ultimate job interview success in this short book with one goal in mind - help you be # 1 in interviews and get you the job offer.

Dive into the world of job-hunting with "Thriving Through the Hunt", an ingenious guide designed to help you navigate the highs and lows of seeking employment. Be ready to face the challenges of job searching head-on, with this comprehensive guide designed to uncover the reality of job search challenges, coupled with effective coping strategies that will keep you motivated throughout the process. "Thriving Through the Hunt" invites you to commence a journey of preparedness, as it gradually builds up your job search arsenal. From setting realistic goals to developing a personal brand ...

David Portney teaches you how to ace difficult job interviews.

To have the job of your dreams and to be chosen among the others, it is necessary to know the secrets of the process of the interview and therefore, to have the right attitude. Too often, the failure comes from the lack of knowledge of the techniques and the lack of correct preparation. Even if you have failed sometimes, even if you think you can't do it, with this book, you can understand how to get the job of your dreams and don't miss precious opportunities.

Are you tired of making mistakes, earning less, or not hitting your daily or monthly targets because of employing average techniques? Are you ready to take your game a notch higher and learn new advanced strategies, secrets, and tips to improve your winning probability and make more money? If so, you’ve come to the right place.

In a difficult and unpredictable economy, it isn't enough to rely on conventional interview advice if you're looking for a job. The rules of the game have changed, and the usual tips and tactics don't address the new shift in power from the job seeker to the job interviewer. Instead, you need a comprehensive strategy to give you a decisive edge over your competition, as well as a fresh perspective that delivers confidence and empowerment.

Do you feel comfortable delivering bad news? Do you look forward to speaking in public? Do you enjoy networking? Is it easy for you to speak your mind and be assertive with friends and colleagues? If you answered no to any of these questions, this book can help!

Cybersecurity is one of the world’s fastest growing, most exciting fields—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to enter the industry and succeed. Now there’s a complete guide to creating a great cybersecurity career, whether you’re migrating to cybersecurity from another field or already a cybersecurity professional.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How to Succeed at an Impossible Job is a concise introduction to practical DEI. It outlines how someone new to their role can pragmatically and effectively get started. It acknowledges how challenging this work can be and sometimes even feel impossible. Nevertheless, the book outlines paths to achieving success. Each chapter provides practical step-by-step guidance to common challenges in organizational DEI including setting a strategy, measuring results and communicating with authenticity. The book also speaks to the DEI professional’s relationship with ...

If you’re reading this, you’re probably not on law review. That’s OK, many of the profession’s most-successful lawyers graduated near the bottom of the class. Law school grades are the principal metric used by hiring professionals―but they’re not the only one. If your grades aren’t what you’d hoped for, then you’ll need to grab the attention of hiring professionals some other way. This book will show you precisely how to do it. NOW is the time to start creating an impressive, attention-grabbing, job-getting resume. If you read this book, you’ll learn powerful new ...

The author provides state-of-the-art information that has been proven to work. Master the interview process with ease using a rare strategy that only few know about. This book will put you levels ahead of any rivalry going for the same position as you. A well-thought-out masterpiece that includes mental preparation techniques to stack odds of success in your favor. If you want to know exactly how to beat any interview using advanced techniques in a short space of time, then this book is for you.

The inspiring story of a pioneering program that is redefining urban young adults as economic assets, not deficits. During Gerald Chertavian’s many years as a Big Brother, the former technology entrepreneur realized that our nation’s "Opportunity Divide" strands millions of young, disadvantaged, yet motivated workers at the bottom of the job ladder. In 2000 Chertavian dedicated his life to closing that divide, and Year Up was born.

Picture a life untethered by financial concerns: a world where money is a facilitator, not a stumbling block. Are you enticed by the idea of achieving financial autonomy and crafting a purposeful, free life? If these concepts strike a chord, then Live on FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is your must-have guide! In this book, Andrew Richards has designed a comprehensive, step-by-step blueprint for planning your early retirement. Whether you're well-versed in finance or an absolute novice, this guide is engineered to simplify these often complex concepts.

Stand out from other candidates and gain access to the hidden job market. With his no-nonsense style, recruitment expert Mike Adamo will teach you the skills to sell yourself and get the job you want. Regardless of whether you are employed yet, feeling unsatisfied, or actively seeking your next opportunity, Mike will give you the tools to build your network, hone your interview skills, and take control of your career.