Your Dream Career For Dummies [Paperback]

Carol L. McClelland (Author), Richard N. Bolles (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 2005

From identifying your needs to exploring your options -- make the right career move

Changing careers by choice or due to circumstances beyond your control? Have no fear -- this hands-on guide focuses on helping you find a new job, start a business, or return to school in a detailed, step-by-step manner. With concise, eye-opening self-assessments, you'll understand how to assess your current situation, explore various career ideas, and identify ways to utilize your talents and skills in jobs that suit your lifestyle. You'll see how to build a career that lets you express who you are, fulfill your needs and desires, and live the life you want!

Discover
* Detailed, to-the-point explanations on outlining your action plan
* The inside scoop on transforming your passions into career options
* A wealth of tips, tricks, and warnings
* How to blend your ideal career with the realities of your life

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

From identifying your needs to exploring your options — make the right career move

Changing careers by choice or due to circumstances beyond your control? Have no fear — this hands-on guide focuses on helping you find a new job, start a business, or return to school in a detailed, step-by-step manner. With concise, eye-opening self-assessments, you'll understand how to assess your current situation, explore various career ideas, and identify ways to utilize your talents and skills in jobs that suit your lifestyle. You'll see how to build a career that lets you express who you are, fulfill your needs and desires, and live the life you want!

Discover

• Detailed, to-the-point explanations on outlining your action plan
• The inside scoop on transforming your passions into career options
• A wealth of tips, tricks, and warnings
• How to blend your ideal career with the realities of your life

About the Author

Carol McClelland, PhD, consults with people in transition, helping them create careers that combine their passions with their desired lifestyles and personal values.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (September 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764597957
• ISBN-13: 978-0764597954
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #305,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carol McClelland, PhD, author of Green Careers For Dummies, is one of the nation's leading green career experts. Throughout her career, Carol has helped thousands of people find work that matches their values and interests. In addition to writing Green Careers For Dummies, Carol is the Founder and Executive Director of Green Career. This online resource center provides career guidance, coaching, and resources to clarify the ever-evolving world of green career possibilities for students, professionals, and career counselors.

Carol is driven by three passions: guiding people to discover fulfilling careers aligned with their values, learning about innovations that enable people to live, work, and play more sustainably, and marveling at the inspiring wisdom of nature.

For more information:
www.GreenCareersForDummies.com - book tour
www.CarolMcClelland.com - media and speaking
www.GreenCareerCentral.com - main site

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most comprehensive book on the subject for adults, February 14, 2008

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Capstone Careers (Blacksburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your Dream Career For Dummies (Paperback)

I've read many books on the subject of changing careers and have found this to be the most comprehensive. It not only includes a thorough self-assessment section, but includes a list of careers with resources for further information. Everything is presented in logical, easy to follow steps and categories. I am teaching career exploration class and will suggest each participant get this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Career Change, September 19, 2010

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Laurence M. Bains "lbains" (Orlando) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Your Dream Career For Dummies (Paperback)

This was an excellent book, probably the best I've read on the subject. Written to be easily interpreted it precisely guides the reader through each process until the dream career(s) is uncovered. I have spoken to the author who is now concentrating her time on green careers and providing personal career counseling as well. This book makes one think and leaves no stone unturned. It confirmed my thoughts on what a dream job would be for me. It encourages one to think out of the box and nothing is off limits however, it also is realistic in addressing the potential pitfalls of certain career decisions. This book approaches the subject in a very analytical and efficient manner without being stuffy or mundane. It is laid out neatly, logically and takes the reader through the entire process in a very orderly manner.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superbly Crafted Career Book, January 5, 2010

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Passionman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your Dream Career For Dummies (For Dummies (Career/Education)) (Paperback)

This is an exceptionally well structured, lucid and methodical book, guiding the reader from a process of self-discovery and exploration of personal passions right through to practical steps on bringing the dream career to life. It even guides the reader on what career choices may be available to him or her. Carol McClelland is a stimulating, logical and practical authority on career change.

Vaughan Evans, business and career strategist
Author, BACKING U! A Business-Oriented Approach to Backing Your Passion and Achieving Career Success