Career Directions

by Yena, Donna J.

• ISBN13: 9780073123141
• ISBN10: 0073123145
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-22
• Publisher: Career Education

Summary

With over 25 years of experience in career development and human resources, Donna Yena brings a practitioner's perspective toCareer Directions. Her experience as Vice President of Career Development and Alumni Relations at Johnson & Wales University, along with her background as a manager, instructor, and curriculum designer, contribute to the advice and techniques offered in this text. More than just a text on job searches and career planning, Career Directions covers lifetime career management, beginning with self-assessment and career planning, moving on to job search techniques, and finally focusing on career management and life on the job.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Career Planning

Chapter 1: The Millennial Workplace

World Trends and Tomorrow's Workplace

American Responses to Millennial Workplace Challenges

Success in the Millennial Workplace: Skills-Based and Lifelong Learning

Chapter 2: Self-Assessment

Understanding Yourself

Defining Success

Employer Expectations

Setting Goals for Self-Improvement

Proof by Example: How You Add Value to an Employer

Chapter 3: Personal Development

Communication Skills

The Sales Process

Business Protocol

Awareness of the World Around You

Personal Care and Personal Appearance

Time and Stress Management

Role Models

Chapter 4: Career Paths Overview

Job Versus Career

Career Phases

Career Trends

Where the Jobs Are

Chapter 5: Your Career Portfolio

Build Skills Employers Value

Identify Opportunities to Build Skills

Refining Your Plan

Develop Your Career Portfolio

Planning Your Portfolio Presentation

Part Two: Job Search Techniques

Chapter 6: Sources of Job Information

The Nature of Today's Job Market

The Visible Job Market

The Hidden Job Market

The Very Hidden Job Market

Chapter 7: Rsums and Job Applications

Rsums

Traditional Rsums

Writing Your Own Rsum

Nontraditional Rsums

Job Applications

Chapter 8: Letters

Guidelines for Writing Job Search Letters

Letters You May Write During Your Job Search

Chapter 9: Successful Interviews

Securing a Job Interview

Types of Interviews

Preparing for a Job Interview

Conducting a Successful Interview

After the Interview

The Interview Hall of Fame...and Shame

Chapter 10: Accepting or Rejecting a Job

What You Offer the Employer

What the Employer Offers You

Cost of Living and Budgeting

Accepting the Right Job

Communicating Your Decision

Chapter 11: Dealing with Rejection

Playing to Win

Factors That Most Often Lead to Rejection

What You Can and Cannot Control

Cutting Your Losses

Part Three: Career Management

Chapter 12: Your First Months on the Job

Before Arrival on the Job

Your First Day

Orientation and Training Programs

Probationary Periods (One to Three Months)

Periodic Review and Assessments

Chapter 13: Growing With Your Job

Building Professional Relationships

Improving Your Effectiveness

Promotions

Recession-Proofing Your Job

Successful Career Moves

Chapter 14: Contemporary Issues in the Workplace

Employee Assistance Programs

Health-Related Issues

Family Care Issues

Ethics

Career Handbook

Section A: Career Paths

How to Use Career Paths

Accounting

Business Administration

Court Reporting and Related Careers

Criminal Justice

Fashion & Retail Management

Financial Services

Healthcare

Hospitality Management

Culinary Arts/Food Services

Travel/Tourism

International Business

Marketing

Office Management and Support

Technology

Telecommunications

Section B: Glossary of Terms

Section C: Index of Job Descriptions

Section D: Career Resources

Section E: Bibliography

Index