Career by Design : Communicating Your Way to Success

by Hanna, Sharon L.

• ISBN13: 9780130917577
• ISBN10: 0130917575
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

For courses in Career Development, Career Placement, Employment/Job Search and Career Counseling. Exceptionally readable, well-illustrated, and current, this unique presentation of career development techniques and skills emphasizes the necessity of communication and interpersonal skills. Designing a successful career requires self-awareness, effective communication, and strong interpersonal skills combined with the practical nuts and bolts of goal achievement throughout an entire career. This book has all of it. This explanation/suggestion-packed text also has a variety of thought-provoking questions/thinking-doing activities. It inspires and guides students to think creatively and critically rather than just engage in or accept a one-way job hunt.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Beginning with the Self	1	(32)
Your Developmental Areas	2	(8)
Physical Self	2	(1)
Mental Self	3	(4)
Emotional Self	7	(2)
Social Self	9	(1)
The Whole Self	10	(1)
Personality: The Unique You	10	(6)
Personality Preferences and Types	11	(5)
Self-Concept: Your Picture of Self	16	(1)
Self-Efficacy: Your Personal Capability	17	(1)
Making Positive Changes	18	(8)
Developing an Internal Locus of Control	21	(1)
Becoming Assertive	22	(2)
Building and Strengthening Self-Esteem	24	(2)
Sharpening Your Basic Skills	26	(2)
Evaluating Your Career Potential	28	(2)
Key Points	30	(1)
Recommended Reading	30	(1)
Online Resources	31	(2)
Interacting Positively with Others	33	(32)
Being Open-Minded	34	(3)
First Impressions	34	(1)
Acceptance and Appreciation	35	(2)
Using Assertiveness	37	(2)
Communication: The Key to Success	39	(23)
Characteristics of a Positive Communicator	40	(1)
Becoming a Positive Listener	41	(7)
Developing an Open Style of Verbalizing	48	(4)
Increasing Your Verbal Effectiveness	52	(2)
Monitoring the Content of a Message	54	(3)
Verbalizing about Issues	57	(2)
Understanding Paralanguage and Body Language	59	(3)
Key Points	62	(1)
Recommended Reading	63	(1)
Online Resources	64	(1)
Getting What You Want	65	(40)
Seeking Career and Job Satisfaction	66	(11)
Matching Yourself to a Career	68	(5)
Matching Yourself to a Job	73	(2)
Being Realistic and Practical	75	(2)
Achieving Your Goals	77	(3)
Getting Motivated	77	(1)
Assessing Goals	78	(1)
Figuring Out the ``How''	78	(2)
Researching Careers, Jobs, and Employers	80	(4)
Why Research?	80	(1)
How to Research	81	(3)
Planning and Conducting Your Job Search	84	(16)
Finding Potential Employers	86	(1)
Seeking Help in Your Job Search	87	(1)
Using Your Network	88	(2)
Fine-Tuning Your Information	90	(1)
Selecting References	91	(1)
Contacting and Using References	92	(1)
Making Direct Contact	93	(2)
Using Advertisements and Online Job Postings	95	(1)
Utilizing Placement Services	96	(2)
Seeking Internships, Volunteer Work, and Special Program Help	98	(1)
Handling Rejection	99	(1)
Key Points	100	(1)
Recommended Reading	101	(1)
Directories and Reference Books	102	(1)
Online Resources	102	(3)
Presenting Yourself in Writing	105	(44)
Developing Your Resume	106	(22)
What Is a Resume?	106	(1)
Reasons for Resumes	106	(1)
Resume Requirements	107	(1)
Types of Resumes and Formats	108	(7)
Decisions and Steps in Resume Writing	115	(11)
Key Advice: What Do You Like or Not Like on a Resume?	126	(2)
Writing A Cover Letter	128	(6)
What Is a Cover Letter?	128	(1)
Guidelines for Cover Letters	128	(1)
Contents of a Cover Letter	129	(1)
Key Advice: What Are Your Recommendations about Cover Letters?	130	(4)
Writing Other Letters	134	(4)
Follow-Up Letters	135	(1)
After-Rejection Letters	135	(3)
Filling Out a Job Application	138	(8)
Application Information	138	(3)
Guidelines for Applications	141	(5)
Key Points	146	(1)
Recommended Reading	146	(1)
Online Resources	147	(2)
Interviewing with Confidence	149	(36)
Preparing For An Interview	150	(6)
Preparing Yourself Mentally	151	(1)
Knowing What Employers Want	152	(1)
Key Advice: What Do You Think Employers Want?	152	(4)
Selling Yourself During the Interview	156	(28)
Presenting Your Best Self	156	(5)
Behaving in Impressive Ways	161	(3)
Selling Yourself Nonverbally	164	(2)
Selling Yourself Verbally	166	(2)
Sample Questions and Possible Responses	168	(13)
Ending the Interview	181	(1)
Evaluating Yourself	181	(1)
Key Advice: What Is Important in an Interview?	182	(1)
Following Up	183	(1)
Key Points	184	(1)
Recommended Reading	184	(1)
Online Resources	184	(1)
Developing Your Career	185	(38)
Rejecting an Offer	186	(1)
Negotiating and Accepting an Offer	186	(4)
Understanding Benefits	186	(2)
Negotiating Salary	188	(1)
Accepting a Position	189	(1)
Beginning Your New Job	190	(4)
Maintaining Balance	194	(1)
Keeping Personal Records	195	(1)
Making Contacts	195	(2)
Handling Performance Reviews	197	(7)
Preparing Yourself for Criticism	198	(1)
Avoiding Negative Responses to Criticism	199	(1)
Responding Positively to Criticism	199	(4)
Discussing Salary Increases	203	(1)
Continuing To Learn	204	(2)
Key Advice: What Will Maximize Career Success?	205	(1)
Advancing in Your Career	206	(7)
Taking Action	207	(1)
Making Relocation Decisions	208	(1)
Fostering Leadership Skills	209	(4)
Changing Careers and Jobs	213	(4)
Owning Your Own Business	217	(3)
Ending Your Career	220	(1)
Key Points	221	(1)
Recommended Reading	222	(1)
Resources	222	(1)
Building Relationships at Work	223	(26)
Promoting Positive Relations	224	(13)
Positive Communication	224	(1)
Realistic Expectations	224	(1)
Positiveness and Friendliness	225	(1)
Sensitivity and Understanding	226	(2)
Supportiveness	228	(2)
Cooperation and Collaboration	230	(2)
Consideration and Helpfulness	232	(3)
Teamwork	235	(1)
Praise	235	(1)
Appreciation of Diversity	236	(1)
Managing Conflict Effectively	237	(6)
Choices in Conflict Situations	238	(1)
Obstacles to Eliminate	238	(1)
Characteristics of Effective Conflict Managers	239	(2)
Conflict Management Skills	241	(2)
Dealing With Difficult People	243	(3)
Types of Difficult People	244	(1)
Effective Behaviors	244	(2)
Forgiving and Moving On	246	(1)
Key Points	247	(1)
Recommended Reading	248	(1)
Handling Career Challenges	249	(30)
Discrimination	250	(4)
Sources of Discrimination	250	(1)
Handling Discrimination	251	(3)
Sexual Harassment	254	(1)
Family Issues	255	(3)
Time Management	258	(7)
Finding Time	259	(1)
Eliminating Time-Wasters	259	(3)
Defeating Procrastination	262	(1)
Effectively Managing Time	263	(2)
Burnout	265	(2)
Symptoms and Effects of Burnout	266	(1)
Overcoming Burnout	266	(1)
Stress	267	(9)
Effects of Stress	268	(1)
Healthy Stress	268	(1)
Sources of Stress	269	(4)
Taking Charge of Stress	273	(3)
Key Points	276	(1)
Recommended Reading	277	(1)
Online Resources	278	(1)
Key Steps	279	(46)
References	325	(8)
Index	333