Career Passport


Book Description

For professional office preparatory courses and microcomputer programs in any curriculum. This book prepares students for taking the OPAC certification test nationally recognized certification endorsed by the International Association for Administrative Assistants (formerly PSI). It presents essential office skills that are evaluated when the student takes the OPAC test. Skills are based on the IAAP skills standard for Office Professionals. There are twenty-three employability tests in all. OPAC certification is well recognized among U.S. companies as a measure of preparedness for employment.




Passport to Career Success


Book Description

Passport to Career Success educates job seekers on eight important topics to help them learn and master the important skills required to become successfully employed. The workbook and facilitator's guide are intended to be used together in a formal classroom or workshop setting, and cover the following topics: the proper use of social media and how to use it in a job search; time management skills to maximize efficiency; professionalism and the role of soft skills; teamwork and the best practices for effective collaboration; resume writing and how to "too your own horn" appropriately; job search strategies and effective networking; interviewing skills to make the best impression and get hired; and internships as a way to get a "foot in the door".




Your Passport to a Career in Bioinformatics


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The book is a ready reckoner aimed at the student community aspiring to take up a career in bioinformatics. The book firstly provides a perspective on the domain and addresses the challenges faced by community namely the attempts to understand data produced by genome sequencing projects. It then brings to light High Performance Computing (HPC) as it helps in interpreting and analyzing genome sequences. The book also dwells on how interactions in a systems (organism), the components that interact with each other and the outcome of such interactions. It then calls for a consensus on the tools like rapid and inexpensive DNA sequencing technologies, HAPMAP projects, Dollar One Genome (DOG), to enable a reader understand how bioinformatics transits from research, to vocation and avocation. Further it extols the virtues of in silico for bioinformatical predictions as it helps wet-lab biologists reduce time for experiments. Also it describes the intricacies of bioinformatics and its usefulness to wet-based biologists and other cross-disciplinarians. The book lists out 10 reasons for taking up bioinformatics as a career, and includes insights from global experts on the domain. It also makes a case for a mediocre student getting into bioinformatics with discipline, determination, dynamism and diligence. The book further describes BioinformaTICKS a tool for emerging as a winner in bioinformatics.




The Passport Mystery


Book Description

James Armstrong left London to join his wife, Alicia, after her grandmother had a bad fall and called for her granddaughter to help in a southern coastal city. James was working at that time on a passport scam involving his wife without her knowledge. Percy Gray is the father of the surgeon who operated on Alicia’s grandmother’s arm who called his father, a retired police detective, to have a look at the situation that caused the fall, thinking foul play had played a part, so fate stepped in to introduce Percy Gray and James Armstrong to solve the granny’s fall affair. The passport scam was also solved by James, with help from Alicia. It had caused some angst between them when Alicia was told of her part in the passport affair, but she eventually could see why James had not told her. He now had to make up his mind whether to stay in London for his job or take up Percy Gray’s offer as a partner in a private investigation business. Granny would be incapacitated for several years, and Alicia wanted to help her out, so they decided to stay in the southern coastal city permanently and take up the investigations partnership.




Your Career Break


Book Description

If you've ever found yourself dreaming of doing something different in your life that will take longer than your annual holiday allowance, then a career break may be right for you. Consider these questions: Is there something you want to achieve that isn't being fulfilled by your work, relationships, or home life? Are you looking for something more meaningful in life? Are you looking for more work-life balance? Your Career Break: the 'how to' guide is a workbook designed to guide you through taking a career break and is specifically aimed to: help you determine whether a career break really is for you and why provide you with strategies to overcome the psychological barriers that may hold you back help you get specific about where you want to go and what you want to do "If you're still not sure if or why you should take a career break, Sue can help you make that decision. The book is full of stories, reasons and exercises to make you feel not only comfortable that you can do it but excited to take the plunge finally". -- Jeff Jung, Author of The Career Break Traveler's Handbook and Host of The Career Break Travel Show




Career Abundance


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SECRETS OF CAREER ABUNDANCE - FOR BOTH GOOD TIMES AND TOUGH TIMES Why do some employees land the best job offers effortlessly – again and again? How do some employees manage to get along well with even the most difficult Boss? Why are some employees liked, appreciated, and respected by everyone a lot? Why are some employees rewarded with the highest hikes and rapid promotions? Why is it that some employees never have to worry about job security and automation? How do some employees achieve a perfect balance of work and personal life? There is a distinct pattern of mindset, strategies, tactics, decisions, and behaviour responsible for a small fraction of employees experiencing a perfect career journey. This book reveals the street-smart secrets you can apply to transform your own career and life to attain unlimited abundance. Thousands of employees have successfully implemented these techniques to achieve massive success and happiness. You can do so too. Just one idea could help you kick start, boost, salvage and secure your career in the post-pandemic world of rapid automation




The Career Warranty Plan


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You've got a warranty on your car. You've got a warranty on your dishwasher. Now you can get a warranty.on your career ! The Career Warranty Plan, by corporate manager Bob Clayton, is a simple, straightforward guide to managing your career, making the next career leap, and planning that long-dreamt-of adventure. The book presents the seven step Career Warranty Plan, a clear-cut route to both job and life fulfillment. The Career Warranty Plan gets to the point, offers a proven method of locating hidden and lucrative career opportunities, and shows the reader how to stand out in today's overcrowded and highly competitive job marketplace. You can lead a better lifestyle by managing your career. Advancement and adventure awaits those who seek it out.




Developing Your Career Strategy


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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about developing and implementing a career strategy with this practical guide. If you find yourself at a professional dead end or have a nagging feeling that you are on the wrong career path, you are far from alone. But you do not have to accept this situation: taking the time to define your expectations and goals for your professional life will pay dividends, as this proactive approach will enable you to build your dream career. In 50 minutes you will be able to: • Analyse your skills, values, strengths and weaknesses using a variety of tools • Identify the professions and roles that best suit you based on your abilities and interests • Take concrete steps to move forward in your career and feel more fulfilled ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | COACHING The Coaching series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at all those who, at any stage in their careers, are looking to acquire personal or professional skills, adapt to new situations or simply re-evaluate their work-life balance. The concise and effective style of our guides enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of a broad range of concepts, combining theory, constructive examples and practical exercises to enhance your learning.




Techniques


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Making education and career connections.




HACK THE JOB


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One of the simple hacks shared in this book helped the author move from a $22,000 a year job to a $65,000 a year job in one month. Just one hack was worth $43,000! While such results are not typical or guaranteed, one of these hacks may be just what you need to kick start, boost, salvage or secure your career. Employment has turned into a high-speed roller coaster ride for employees over the last couple of years. And job automation is snatching away their safety restraints midway exposing them to the real threat of a dangerous plunge. Employees have to throw away the old rulebook and instead hack their way to success and security in a lopsided battle for jobs against intelligent machines in what is predicted to be an unprecedentedly competitive future. Over 2100 years of collective experiences of employees around the world are bundled into this comprehensive yet practical hack book! This indispensable book arms you with powerful hacks that you can apply to: Gain clarity on the fundamental reasons why you work or want a job Find your first or next dream job by confidently clearing interviews Transform your current job into a dream job by bridging the gap Become the master key that can unlock any type of Boss Recognize what your organization really expects from its employees Gain insight into what happens behind the scenes in management Determine if it’s time to consider a job or career change Ace your performance appraisals to receive the highest rating Get elevated to higher positions quickly Obtain the maximum hike percentages and bonuses Salvage and boost a stagnating career Minimize your chances of being fired or laid off Bounce back quickly from a job loss situation Adopt the right strategy to ride the job automation wave Minimize stress and achieve a better work-personal life balance Deal with a mid-life or mid-career crisis “If an employee will read only one book in an entire lifetime, it has to be this one!”