Who's Running Your Career?: Creating Stable Work in Unstable Times [Paperback]

Caela Farren (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 1997

Learn how to foresee and take advantage of workforce trends.

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Puts you in the drivers seat! This book will show you how to create your own career success and it will encourage and inspire you to become a master at what you do. Harvey Mackay, author of Dig Your Well Before Youre Thirsty and Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive

A must read if youre concerned about your career! Dr. Farrens Web of Work model and 40 Leading Career Indicators can be the cornerstone for assessing your current status and immediately creating dynamic career options. Joyce Lain Kennedy, careers columnist, Los Angeles Times Syndicate and author of Job Interviews for Dummies

Minimize the heartache of a career mistake! Use this survival primer to evaluate your next step and your long-term career vitality. Libby Sartain, vice president, people, Southwest Airlines

A powerful tool for employees at all levels to use in conducting a periodic career health check. This concise and contemporary user-friendly resource will be a great help to anyone who wants to map out his or her career. Stephen G. Harrison, president, Lee Hecht Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Inside Flap

The world of work has been turned upside down. In these topsy-turvy times, few of us can hope for long-term employment in one company or even in one industry.

This timely book provides a fresh mental map showing you how to turn career chaos into your career advantage. You will see how to align your interests, skills, and passions with workforce trends to create satisfying, rewarding, long-term employability. Whether youre a new worker, in transition, or an experienced worker, you can

Use the authors 40 Leading Career Indicators to assess your career vitality Identify and track workplace trends over time with the dynamic Web of Work model Develop an entrepreneurial mindset even if you never leave your company Learn why becoming a master breeds confidence, work stability, and future marketability Discover why its smarter to be a specialist rather than a generalist

HOW STRONG IS YOUR CAREER?

Dr. Farrens 40 Leading Career Indicators can help you determine the risk or vitality of your current work or future work options. Use the sample indicators below to assess your current situation:

My Profession Is essential to the organization strategies Provides work in many industries and organizations

My Industry Is growing Serves a strong basic need

My Organization Has an inspiring mission Fosters a powerful learning culture

My Job Is crucial to the organization mission Enhances and requires mastery

If you responded no to any of the above indicators, your career may be in jeopardy. This book offers new insights for thriving in these tough times. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 286 pages
• Publisher: Bard Press; 1 edition (August 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885167172
• ISBN-13: 978-1885167170
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,030,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Formula for a Lifetime, January 27, 1999

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This review is from: Who's Running Your Career?: Creating Stable Work in Unstable Times (Paperback)

Farren takes the reader through a model/process of evaluation and planning. Her premise is that there are basic human needs that are timeless. Once you select the need that drives you (your passion) - you will always be in control of your vocation (serving others). Farren's unique approach is to match these universal human needs to professions. Having arrived at a profession, gaining mastery in that profession will withstand unstable job markets. As markets change, jobs get created or become obsolete, you will always have your mastery. Mastery is key! and "jobs" are very different from mastery. From that grounding - shifts/transitions and new directions can be self-managed and navigated. She helps the reader by adding specific information for 3 types of readers: new workers, in-transition, and experienced workers. She rounds out the book by providing sound information about the future of work: f/t, pt/, contingent and freelance. Additionally, she adds a new perspective on considering your job in terms of its "role." There may be others, but she puts forth: project managers, resource providers, specialists and strategists. Who's Running Your Career?, if you use it, will put you in charge.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you read one business book this year, this is the one., May 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Who's Running Your Career?: Creating Stable Work in Unstable Times (Hardcover)

A guide to more than just work--this book gives you the key to a happier life. We all know that work envelops us more than just 9 to 5--it's more a 24/7 experience. This book will help you find a profession, not just a job, that allows the work and personal life you dream of.