Long described by users as the most complete, motivating, and logical career-planning book on the market, the Fifth Edition of TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER DIRECTION continues to provide a straightforward introduction to the concepts of career choices and the importance of planning. It emphasizes the importance of self-exploration by empowering readers to look at themselves, their strengths and weaknesses, and their background and values, and then realistically evaluate the various opportunities in the world of work.
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"This manuscript presents a strong stepwise progression through an explicit career planning process -- through current and changing trends in the world of work, occupational exploration and information gathering strategies, career-related self study methods, goal setting and decision-making processes, and reality testing and evaluation approaches. It contains a wealth of useful tools, exercises, resources, and information summaries presented in a clear, engaging, and coherent fashion."
"I think the manuscript is unique in the specific topics it covers, and it covers them very well. There are various texts and workbooks on career development, but none that do as good a job. Two major strengths of the manuscript are that it is totally up to date, and the exercises make it a participative book rather than just another textbook. It is well-written, thorough, and engaging."
"I think the manuscript is unique in the specific topics it covers, and it covers them very well. There are various texts and workbooks on career development, but none that do as good a job. Two major strengths of the manuscript are that it is totally up to date, and the exercises make it a participative book rather than just another textbook. It is well-written, thorough, and engaging."
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You may be saying to yourself as you open this book, Do I really need to learn about making career decisions and job searching? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
one occupational choice, prospective occupations, prioritizing matrix, major work values, specific occupational scales, advancement outlook, occupational prospects, major occupational choice, ideal job description, guide for occupational exploration, basic interest scales, work environment calls, educational majors, career indecision, vocational theories, occupational alternatives, achievement thoughts, occupational themes, own ability level, occupational information, decision making matrix, ideal score, aptitude test battery, occupational classification systems, career resource centers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Monthly Labor Review, United States, Consulting Psychologists Press, Palo Alto, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, Self-Directed Search, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Review of Work Values, Government Printing Office, Journal of Counseling Psychology, Psychological Assessment Resources, Challenge Occupational Prospects, Hallowed Halls, World Wide Web, General Aptitude Test Battery, Houghton Mifflin, John Holland, Occupational Cluster Checklist, Anne Roe, Career Occupational Preference System, Differential Aptitude Tests New!
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You may be saying to yourself as you open this book, Do I really need to learn about making career decisions and job searching? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
one occupational choice, prospective occupations, prioritizing matrix, major work values, specific occupational scales, advancement outlook, occupational prospects, major occupational choice, ideal job description, guide for occupational exploration, basic interest scales, work environment calls, educational majors, career indecision, vocational theories, occupational alternatives, achievement thoughts, occupational themes, own ability level, occupational information, decision making matrix, ideal score, aptitude test battery, occupational classification systems, career resource centers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Monthly Labor Review, United States, Consulting Psychologists Press, Palo Alto, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, Self-Directed Search, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Review of Work Values, Government Printing Office, Journal of Counseling Psychology, Psychological Assessment Resources, Challenge Occupational Prospects, Hallowed Halls, World Wide Web, General Aptitude Test Battery, Houghton Mifflin, John Holland, Occupational Cluster Checklist, Anne Roe, Career Occupational Preference System, Differential Aptitude Tests New!
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- Dictionary of Occupational Titles (Volume II) by U S Department of Labor on 7 pages
- Occupational Outlook Handbook 2002-2003 (Occupational Outlook Handbook (Jist Works)) by Us Department of Labor on 4 pages
- Occupational Outlook Handbook 1992-93 on 4 pages
- Occupational Outlook Handbook by U S Dept of Labor on 4 pages
- Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes by Gary D. Gottfredson on page 84, and page 110
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- Career Change by David Helfand on page 17, and Back Matter
- The Career Discovery Project by Gerald M. Sturman on page 112, and page 113
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