The Career Handbook, Where to go from here for a successful future by Gill Hasson -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Introduction 1 The Changing Nature of Careers

2 Knowing Who You Are and What's Important to You

Identify Your Values Identify Your Core, Intrinsic Values Extrinsic Values; Work Values Work Values

3 Knowing Your Skills, Strengths, and Learning Styles

Identifying Your Qualities and Strengths Identifying Your Work Skills Hidden Skills and Strengths Identifying Your Learning Styles Auditory, Kinaesthetic, Visual Learning

4 Identifying Possible Jobs and Careers

Turning an Interest into a Career Should You Make Your Passion Your Work? What if There Isn't Anything You Feel Inspired to Do? Identify the Jobs and Careers that Might Be of Interest to You

5 Finding Out More About the Work that Interests You

Informational Interviews Who to Meet and Where to Find Them Make Contact Prepare Some Questions Work Shadowing Volunteering Take a Course

6 Internships, Returnships, and Apprenticeships

Internships and Returnships Returnships Apprenticeships Voluntary Work

7 Portfolio Careers and Side Hustles

Side Hustle or Side Project

8 Being Stuck in a Job, Quitting a Job, and Managing Unemployment

Make the Best of a Bad Job; Make Your Job Work for You Knowing When it's Time to Quit Quitting the Course Managing Unemployment Have an Open Mind and Be Persistent

Websites and Further Information

Job Roles and Profiles Job Fairs Work Shadowing Voluntary Work in the UK Volunteer Abroad Environmental Volunteering Volunteer Work with Animals Volunteer Work with Children and Young People Voluntary Work with Mental Health Organizations Voluntary Work in Museums Volunteering in Sports Medical Volunteering Courses, Training, and Study Internships Career Change Returnships Apprenticeships Creative Careers and Publishing CVs, Application Forms, Cover Letters, and Interviews

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