Synopses & Reviews
The new 100% Success Series is directed at the development of professional skills and characteristics that begin in college and extend through the job search and into the lifelong learning environment of the workplace. The Success Series includes three books: 100% Student Success, 100% Job Success, and 100% Career Success, as well as a variety of interactive support materials in both print and electronic formats. Supplements for this series include a Portfolio Workbook that starts as a Learning Portfolio during the first section (100% Student Success), is expanded to a Professional Portfolio to assist in the job search (100% Job Success). Finally, the Portfolio Workbook can be used as a launching point for an ongoing Professional Portfolio (100% Career Success) that can be continuously revised as readers enter into and continue in their careers. All materials are developed to work seamlessly as an extended learning tool or can be used in part to support more short-term learning objectives. Content applies to developing general professional traits or can be applied to specific fields. The program is built on the premise that development of learning skills and professional skills takes time and feedback beyond one or two college courses. It is a complete program that will take readers through their education into their successful, professional lives.
Synopsis
100% Job Search Success is part of the new 100% Success Series that is directed at the development of professional skills and characteristics that begin in college and extend through the job search and into the lifelong learning environment of the workplace. 100% Job Search Success provides practical information that students can apply to increase their effectiveness and success in the job search. Topics include professional presentation, interviewing, resume writing, networking, and learning from the job search experience. Activities and exercises included in the text are designed to provide opportunities for applied practice and experience, and support skill development. The text is intended to support students in extending and applying professional and self-management skills through acquiring their first job following graduation. The text can also be adapted to fulfill the needs of job search seminar classes focusing on the development of individual skills. Supplements include a Professional Portfolio to assist in the job search, as well as an online companion and web tutors.
Synopsis
100% JOB SEARCH SUCCESS is directed at the development of your professional skills that begin in college and extend through the job search and into the lifelong learning environment of the workplace. This text provides you with practical information that you can apply to increase your effectiveness and success in the job search. You will find coverage of the advent of professional social networking, such as the use of LinkedIn as a job search tool (Chapter 4), and the online application process (Chapter 5). You will also find coverage of the emergence of the need for transferable skills (Chapter 2), those skills that an applicant has gained through life and work experiences that can be applied directly to their future position. This book will help you understand what employers are seeking out in candidates from job-related skills, to communication, organization to leadership, all skills that make for a well-rounded employee on the job. In this highly competitive job market, using these new tools will help ensure that you will have a measure of success in your job search.
About the Author
Amy Solomon has been a successful program director and faculty member in career school, community college, and clinical occupational therapy settings. She is an accreditation evaluator for the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and has supervised and coached academic and clinical faculty. In addition to developing academic programs and courses, Ms. Solomon has authored, edited, and reviewed textbooks, ancillary materials, and academic reports such as self-studies and other documents. Ms. Solomon?s experience contributes to a thorough understanding of curriculum, adult learners, accreditation issues, and faculty development needs.Lori Tyler is a Product Manager, Quantum Integrations and a text reviewer for multiple publishersTerry Taylor, Ph.D., is employed by Quantum Integrations in Denver, CO.
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"I believe [100% JOB SEARCH SUCCESS] helps develop professional skills that a student can use in their job search success after they graduate. The book gives a student the skills to market themselves in a real world setting." -- Vickie Saling, Heald College"The authors [of 100% JOB SEARCH SUCCESS] took the time to give step by step instructions, extra things to think about, and the information can be used by first time job seekers and seasoned job seekers." -- Renae Messner, Tucson College