The Guardian Guide to Careers

by David Williams (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $3.25

  Whether you are a school-leaver, graduate or contemplating a career change, The Guardian Guide to Careers helps you find the perfect job. It is a comprehensive and practical guide to today's working world, packed with up-to-date information on over 200 careers in 25 different industries, from advertising to healthcare, IT to the environment. For each career sector and job role, details are given of specific entry requirements, expected starting salaries and offers unique advice on corporate culture and ethical standards. Once you have chosen your niche, The Guardian Guide to Careers provides invaluable, easy-to-follow tips on how to secure the job, including writing CVs and covering letters; filling in application forms; using recruitment consultants, online job hunting and preparing for interview.

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $4.23

  The book is divided into three main sections: Discover your niche: The 'inspiration' section, which includes ten feature packages (including case studies) along the themes of wanting to work from home, working abroad, being creative, doing something that matters or starting a business; Find the facts: The 'information' section and the engine room of the book, which gives an overview of each major industry sector (entry opportunities, qualifications needed, job security and promotion prospects etc), and giving contact details and professional bodies for each. Go do it: The 'implementation' section - forty features including Guardian-style boxes on essential job-hunting knowledge.