by Laurence G. Boldt (2009)
Completely revised and updated--the most innovative, unconventional, and profoundly practical career guide since What Color Is Your Parachute?First published in 1991, Zen and the Art of Making a Living is the life-changing book that helped revolutionize the career planning field by offering a new vision of work. This new edition has been updated throughout with up-to-the-minute contact information and hundreds of new biographical resources. In addition to traditional material on assessing career skills and conducting a job search, Laurence Boldt provides innovative ideas and strategies, with more than 120 worksheets and more than five hundred inspirational quotations from sages of every stripe. A book that goes far beyond other career guides, Zen and the Art of Making a Living brings creativity, dignity, and meaning to every aspect of the work experience.--Internet job resources added throughout--New sections on the opportunities in today's rapidly changing workplace, participating in the field of home-based business, and developing an effective support group to find fulfilling work.
Luobote T. Qingqi, Shalun L. Laixite zhu
The tenth book in the series provides firsthand accounts of the author's startup companies, what he learned from his successes and failures, and other topics a reader needs to know in order to start a company and quickly develop it.
Julie Degalan, Stephen Lambert
Great Jobs for History Majors helps students explore career options within their field of study. Every aspect of the job-search process is covered, including assessing talents and skills, exploring options, making a smooth transition from college to career, conducting an effective job search, and landing the job. The book is filled with a variety of career choices.
Richard H. Beatty
The ultimate guide to cover letters that will set you apart from the pack-revised, updated, and ready for anything . . . 175 High-Impact Cover Letters, Third Edition arms job seekers with an arsenal of highly effective professional cover letter models that, with minor modification, can be rapidly deployed as needed. You'll find a full chapter, complete with numerous models, dedicated to each of five different types of cover letters: employer broadcast letters, search firm broadcast letters, advertising response letters, networking cover letters, and resume letters. With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of samples, 175 High-Impact Cover Letters shows you how to prepare a well-written, professional letter that will help you land the interview every time. For the Third Edition, almost every letter has been substantially rewritten or fine-tuned to reflect the current thinking and terminology in the field of staffing, ...
William Benke, Joseph M. Fowler
Everything You Need to Know About Real Estate InvestingWhat to Look for, How to Negotiate, When to BuyAll About Real Estate Investing will make you a smarter, more accomplished real estate investor. This concise yet comprehensive guidebook—complete with sample forms, charts, and worksheets—provides objective techniques for evaluating a particular investment property, tips on negotiating the best price, financing methods to substantially increase your leverage, and more.Updated to reflect today’s tax laws and investing environment, All About Real Estate Investing shows you how to calculate quickly the potential profitability of a property, compare it to rates of return paid by stocks, bonds, and other alternatives, then make the best investment choice. Whether you choose to become a passive real estate investment trust (REIT) investor or an active landlord, this is the essential book for judging the suitability of a real estate investmentand establishing a profitable, long-term real estate investment portfolio.Whether you are an experienced real estate investor or a beginner, All About Real Estate Investing reveals:Financing strategies Negotiating tactics How to find the best agent Analyses of popular approaches, from individual properties to syndicates to REITs Why—and why not—to buy a “fixer-upper” How to find the best tenants How to make inflation work for you New tax laws and regulations and much more