Next Step

by O'Brien, Jack

• ISBN13: 9780938721659
• ISBN10: 0938721658
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: Kiplinger Books

Summary

Reveals how to successfully clear the hurdles in 238 action-oriented pages that will put you on the right track--and keep you there. Softcover. DLC: Vocational guidance--U.S.

Author Biography

Jack O'Brien is a lifelong entrepreneur who has helped launch several companies, including his latest, WorkLinks Inc. He developed Next Step: The Real World to help his own children get started; each used it and secured great jobs in little time--and successfully started their adult lives. O'Brien lives in Fairfax, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Introduction	xi
PART I---AND NOW FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE	1	(14)
The Real World: What's It All About	3	(4)
My Identity, Place and Purpose	7	(6)
Are You an Entrepreneur	13	(2)
PART II---PLAN YOUR JOB SEARCH	15	(80)
Research Is Key	17	(6)
Organize Your Job Campaign	23	(30)
Tactics That Work	53	(42)
PART III---WORK SMART, LIVE WELL	95	(58)
Manage Your Career	97	(8)
Success Begins With a Positive Attitude	105	(4)
Build Good Relationships	109	(6)
Get Things Done	115	(4)
Communicate Clearly	119	(14)
Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way	133	(4)
Avoid Potholes in the Road	137	(8)
Keep Your Balance	145	(4)
Get a Life	149	(4)
PART IV---MONEY FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW	153	(86)
Live on Your Income	155	(6)
Where Will I Live?	161	(18)
Where to Bank?	179	(4)
Deal With Your Debts	183	(8)
The Insurance You Need	191	(8)
Where's Your Money Going?	199	(6)
Some Tax Tips	205	(4)
New or Used Wheels?	209	(10)
Building for Your Future	219	(6)
Your Long-Term Goal: Retire Rich	225	(14)
Index	239