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Seven Steps to a Successful Career: A Guide to Employability
Contributor(s): Becker, Lucinda (Author), Becker, Felicity (Author)
ISBN: 147391941X     ISBN-13: 9781473919419
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
OUR PRICE:   $116.85  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: May 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Careers
Dewey: 331.702
LCCN: 2015953105
Series: Student Success
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.6" W x 9.4" (0.75 lbs) 200 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Are you a student thinking about the next steps in your career or study? Are you taking an employability module at university or are you just keen to learn more about how to get the job you want?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then this book is for you! Clear, focused and strategic it is written as a series of FAQs and builds upon real student experiences. Designed to help the modern student it offers pragmatic, jargon-free advice which will help you to move forward into a successful job application or career change.

Key features of the book include:

  • Advice from current students, graduates and employers
  • Exercises designed to provide a 'quick fix' when faced with challenges
  • Checklists enabling you to record progress as you move through sections or tasks
  • Practical steps you can take to sustain momentum as you move through your studies.

This is an ideal guide to making the most of your skills, beating the competition and getting your ideal job!

The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.

Contributor Bio(s): Becker, Felicity: - Felicity Becker is a lecturer in the Further Education and Lifelong Learning sector and is involved in the training of transferable skills and in boosting employability through training. She has a portfolio career involving lecturing, running her own training company and working as a sign language interpreter. She has recently started her Master's in Education.

Becker, Lucinda: - Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy and award-winning lecturer and tutor at the University of Reading. She has dedicated her professional life to creating independent learners who are confident in themselves intellectually, professionally and personally.

Lucinda has written numerous study guides for students and works with undergraduates and postgraduates across the university. She is also a professional trainer and consultant, helping new graduates in engineering, science and law to become successful communicators and leaders.

As a Director for Teaching and Learning at her university, Lucinda has the chance to introduce innovation in teaching. In her most recent project, she has launched a Student Impact Network to support students who want to work in partnership with academics to facilitate excellent learning opportunities.