Cool Careers For Dummies 3nd Edition

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Every year, thousands of people change careers. Whether you are a recently graduated student looking to put what you studied to good use or an experienced professional looking for a change in routine, finding a career that really suits you can be a daunting task.

Cool Careers for Dummies helps you discover what you really want out of life, what your passions are, and how well you perform in different environments, and then shows you how to use this information to find a career that suits you. Now revised and up-to-date, this easy-to-use guidebook helps you explore your job options and make clear-minded decisions. This new edition gives you the tools you need to:

• Search for and find a career that fits your talents
• Land the job you want
• Train for your new found career
• Mold your resume into a masterpiece
• Put on a stunning interview
• Improve your career by making the most out of your job
• Explore the fun and profit of self-employment

Along with these features, Cool Careers for Dummies provides a self-assessment section to help you identify your interests. After answering a few questions about yourself, you’ll apply your answers to the Cool Careers Yellow Pages, which profiles more than 500 great careers. It also lets you in on some unwritten codes of the office, such as having integrity, defusing saboteurs, and maintaining office relationships. So what are you waiting for? Get Cool Careers for Dummies and find the job of your dreams today!

From the Back Cover

The fun and easy way® to find the career and job that’s right for you!

Want to love your work? Need a new job but are stuck? No worries! This friendly guide shows you great careers you may not have thought of and helps you land a rewarding job with a 30-day search that really works. You’ll also get proven ideas for making the most of any job. Whether you’re a recent grad or a Baby Boomer, this is the ultimate career guide for you.

• Locate terrific jobs even if you hate networking
• Get the training you need
• Create a winning resume
• Ace your interview
• Make any career cooler
• Become your own boss

Praise for Cool Careers For Dummies

“From finding the well-suited job to customizing it, this book is full of smart advice.”
USA Today

“A career guide that really works thorough, reliable, and amazingly helpful.”
James C. Gonyea, host, Gonyea Online Career Center on AOL

“Anyone who dreads the 9-to-5 rut will embrace Cool Careers For Dummies.”
Dave Murphy, Career Editor, San Francisco Chronicle

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