It's Never OK to Kiss the Interviewer: …and other Secrets to Surviving, Thriving and High Fiving at Work
- 2h 23m
- Jane Sunley
- LID Publishing Ltd
- 2014
This is a book for anyone who wants to progress and be happy and successful in their working life. Be it school leaver, university graduate or existing employee looking to drive their career forward - this book offers a refreshing approach to an every day subject; one which is becoming more and more critical as unemployment figures grow. The author takes the practical, fun and easy-to-digest approach; uses real life examples and proven methods to help the reader gain direction and focus in their career; and aims to make individuals more employable by changing attitudes and behaviours along the entire employment journey. The practical, savvy advice and tips throughout this book will transform your working life into one that is successful and fulfilling.
In this Book
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Why Bother?
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The Career Cycle – Deciding Where You are and What's Next
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Start with the End in Mind
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Your Values
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So What do You Want to do and Where do You Want to do It?
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Experience along the Way
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Changing Jobs and Making Those All-Important Decisions
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The Departure Lounge
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Your CV
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How to Apply
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Prepping for Interviews
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The Generation Game and Why it Matters
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Being the Best ‘You’ You can Be
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The Power of Mentoring
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Becoming a Mentor
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Confidence, Poise and the X Factor
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Assertiveness – Time to Man up
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Standing out from the Crowd
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Follow-up
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Tests, Assessments and other Tricky Stuff
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Accepting a Role
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Preparing to Start
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Your First Day – Agreeing the Ground Rules
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Building Reputation
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Stamina
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Communication
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Guidance, Support and Feedback
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Bullying, Bitching and Belligerent Bosses
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Reviewing Your Progress
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Leadership Must-Haves (Even if You're Not One)
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Getting Stuff Done and a Sense of Urgency
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Enthusiasm and Motivation
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Learning and Progression
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Team Dynamics and Having Fun
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What You Need to do Next – How to Get the Best out of This Book
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Why Listen to Me?
