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"Recognizing underemployment as a series of related phenomena (e.g. fewer hours of work, poor pay, jobs for which workers are overqualified), Underemployment: Psychological, Economic, and Social Challenges is the first book to provide an in-depth examination of the causes, dynamics, and consequences of underemployment and how the problem might be addressed. Experts from management, economics, psychology, and sociology present their unique approaches...
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Mackay shows readers how to prepare for the job search so they won't find themselves unemployed without a clue where to go next. Drawing on real-life stories of people who have transformed their lives by finding the right career, he shows how to: rebuild your personal confidence in the face of rejection, create a daily "recovery program" and job search, take advantage of the way firms and recruiters make hiring decisions, use state-of-the art networking...
7) Human resource management in today's academic library: meeting challenges and creating opportunities
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"This book examines the management of human resources within the contexts of organizational development and change, along with the differences and similarities in academic settings. It also examines those factors in the environment that are shaping the direction of academic libraries in the 21st century."--Jacket.
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Using the right phrase at the right moment can make all the difference! It can generate real interest in you, provoke more questions, and show an interviewer that you are the right person for the job. The same applies to written communications such as letters or emails and to voice mail messages. Like learning a foreign language, these phrases, when practiced carefully and used properly, become natural and powerful techniques by which to express ones...
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Emma and Lucy are high school seniors interested in a career in fashion. Their credentials are very similar, and when the two apply for the same retail fashion job and Lucy wins out, it's her career portfolio that sets her apart from Emma. But what exactly is a career portfolio? How is one created, and how precisely does it fit into the job application process? This video tells all, as it explains the difference between specific and general skills,...
13) Bulletproof your job: 4 simple strategies to ride out the rough times and come out on top at work
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With plenty of distinct action items, dozens of anecdotal illustrations and examples, and lists and tips for adapting bulletproof strategies to your own situation, Bulletproof Your Job will show you how to leverage the black-and-white stuff--your title, salary, and tenure--with the gray stuff--your relationship with coworkers, visibility in the workplace, and ability to make your boss look good--to ward off the pink stuff--the dreaded layoff notice....
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"'Thank Your for Firing Me!' will help you: Avoid "rebound" work ; Figure out what you were meant to do ; Find ways to adapt your skills to a changing job market ; Discover the latest news on hot new industries ; Capitalize on current trends ; Learn about expanding markets such as the green industry, baby boomers, and Generation Y ; Locate opportunities for women and fields with a growing demand for diversity ; Explore Internet marketing and methods...
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The need to understand what constitutes workplace discrimination is becoming increasingly important. How can we distinguish between discrimination and other forms of common, albeit undesirable, behavior? Eve Ash and Peter Quarry address these questions whilst providing sound advice for employers and employees about managing discrimination at work.
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