As the unemployment crisis sadly continues, it's clear that both job
seekers and those currently working must become proactive in attaining
the skills employers need and take charge of their careers. Wiley
presents the following career titles for Job Action Day (11/5) that will
help anyone develop and plan their next career steps.
Rebooting
Work by Maynard Webb, Carlye Adler (Jossey-Bass Hardcover; January
2013)
Rebooting Work tackles outdated models of work, created a century ago,
which no longer sync up with either individual or employers' needs.
Author Maynard Webb how to harness technology to embrace our own
personal happiness, allowing people to become more productive at work
and also spend more time with their families.
Great
Jobs for Everyone 50+ by Kerry Hannon (Paperback; September 2012)
Aimed at workers aged 50+ looking for a new job—whether they have been
laid off or taken early retirement, need supplemental income, or want to
pursue an encore career, this is the definitive guide to finding lasting
financial security and personal and professional fulfillment.
Freelancing
for Dummies by Susan M. Drake (Paperback; June 2001)
For anyone thinking about striking out on their own, those who have
already decided to move into self-employment, and established
freelancers looking for ways to jumpstart their businesses.
Green
Careers for Dummies by Carol L. McClelland(Paperback; January 2010)
This book explores the green frontier of careers and shows you how to
find a field that is best suited to your primary interests, skills, and
goals, and then translating that into the sustainable job sphere.
Personal
Branding for Dummies by Susan Chritton (Paperback; June 2012)
Everything you need to create your personal branding, including:
increasing visibility and exposure to both clients and competitors;
networking; utilizing social networks; among others.
The
Community College Career Track by Thomas Snyder(Paperback; September
2012)
A must have guide for high-schoolers, career changers, parents and
advisors – this book shares why pursuing a community college can open
new doors through certification programs without a mountain of debt.
Programming
Interviews Exposed by John Mongan, Noah Kindler, Eric
Giguère (Paperback; November 2012)
This 3rd ed. includes new code examples, information on the
latest languages, new chapters on sorting and design patterns, tips on
using LinkedIn, and a downloadable app to help prepare applicants for
their programming interview.
ProBlogger by
Darren Rowse, Chris Garrett (Paperback; March 2012)
ProBlogger helps readers choose a blog topic, analyze the market, set up
a blog, promote it and earn revenue.
