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Girl Code: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done
Par Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser. 2017
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017Perfect for aspiring coders everywhere, Girl Code is the story of two teenage tech…
phenoms who met at Girls Who Code summer camp, teamed up to create a viral video game, and ended up becoming world famous. The book also includes bonus content to help you start coding! Fans of funny and inspiring books like Maya Van Wagenen’s Popular and Caroline Paul’s Gutsy Girl will love hearing about Andrea “Andy” Gonzales and Sophie Houser’s journey from average teens to powerhouses.Through the success of their video game, Andy and Sophie got unprecedented access to some of the biggest start-ups and tech companies, and now they’re sharing what they’ve seen. Their video game and their commitment to inspiring young women have been covered by the Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, CNN, Teen Vogue, Jezebel, the Today show, and many more.Get ready for an inside look at the tech industry, the true power of coding, and some of the amazing women who are shaping the world. Andy and Sophie reveal not only what they’ve learned about opportunities in science and technology but also the true value of discovering your own voice and creativity.A Junior Library Guild selectionA Children's Book Council Best STEM Trade Book for Students K-12Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introvert's Roadmap to Getting Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home)
Par Morra Aarons-Mele. 2017
“Introverts will love this practical and moving guide to building a career, network, and life you love.” - Susan Cain,…
author of Quiet From the marketing guru and host of the popular podcast Hiding in the Bathroom, a breakthrough introverts' guide that broadens the conversation sparked by Quiet and moves away from the "Lean In" approach, offering wisdom and practical tips to help readers build strong relationships and achieve their own definition of professional success.Most ambitious people believe that reaching the peaks of success means being on 24/7—tirelessly networking, deal-making, and keynoting conferences. This is nonsense, says Morra Aarons-Mele. As an eminent entrepreneur with a flourishing business and a self-proclaimed introvert with lots of anxieties, Morra disagrees with the notion that there’s only one successful "type": the intense, super social, sleep-deprived mover and shaker, the person who musters endless amounts of "grit." Hiding in the Bathroom is her antidote for everyone who is fed up with feeling like they must always "lean in"—who prefer those moments of hiding in the bathroom to constantly climbing the ladder or working the room.Morra knows what it takes to make your mark, and now, this entrepreneur who has boosted the online strategy of clients such as the Malala Fund, President Obama, the UN Foundation, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation shares the insights, tricks, and knowledge she’s learned. Filled with advice, exercises to help readers evaluate their own work/life fit and manage anxiety, valuable tools, and stories of countless successful people—entrepreneurs, academics, and novices just beginning their careers—Hiding in the Bathroom empowers professionals of all ages and levels to take control and build their own versions of success. Thoughtful and practical, it is a must-have handbook for building a fantastic, prosperous career and a balanced, happy life—on your own terms.How to Become a Data Analyst: My Low-Cost, No Code Roadmap for Breaking into Tech
Par Annie Nelson. 2024
Start a brand-new career in data analytics with no-nonsense advice from a self-taught data analytics consultant In How to Become…
a Data Analyst: My Low-Cost, No Code Roadmap for Breaking into Tech, data analyst and analytics consultant Annie Nelson walks you through how she took the reins and made a dramatic career change to unlock new levels of career fulfilment and enjoyment. In the book, she talks about the adaptability, curiosity, and persistence you’ll need to break free from the 9-5 grind and how data analytics—with its wide variety of skills, roles, and options—is the perfect field for people looking to refresh their careers. Annie offers practical and approachable data portfolio-building advice to help you create one that’s manageable for an entry-level professional but will still catch the eye of employers and clients. You’ll also find: Deep dives into the learning journey required to step into a data analytics role Ways to avoid getting lost in the maze of online courses and certifications you can find online—while still obtaining the skills you need to be competitive Explorations of the highs and lows of Annie’s career-change journey and job search—including what was hard, what was easy, what worked well, and what didn’t Strategies for using ChatGPT to help you in your job searchA must-read roadmap to a brand-new and exciting career in data analytics, How to Become a Data Analyst is the hands-on tutorial that shows you exactly how to succeed.So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
Par Cal Newport. 2012
In an unorthodox approach, Georgetown University professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice,…
and sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. Not only are pre-existing passions rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work, but a focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. Spending time with organic farmers, venture capitalists, screenwriters, freelance computer programmers, and others who admitted to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies they used and the pitfalls they avoided in developing their compelling careers. Cal reveals that matching your job to a pre-existing passion does not matter. Passion comes after you put in the hard work to become excellent at something valuable, not before. In other words, what you do for a living is much less important than how you do it. With a title taken from the comedian Steve Martin, who once said his advice for aspiring entertainers was to "be so good they can't ignore you," Cal Newport's clearly written manifesto is mandatory reading for anyone fretting about what to do with their life, or frustrated by their current job situation and eager to find a fresh new way to take control of their livelihood. He provides an evidence-based blueprint for creating work you love, and will change the way you think about careers, happiness, and the crafting of a remarkable life.Machine Learning Interviews: Kickstart Your Machine Learning Career
Par Susan Chang. 2024
As tech products become more prevalent today, the demand for machine learning professionals continues to grow. But the responsibilities and…
skill sets required of ML professionals still vary drastically from company to company, making the interview process difficult to predict. In this guide, data science leader Susan Shu Chang shows you how to tackle the ML hiring process.Having served as principal data scientist in several companies, Chang has considerable experience as both ML interviewer and interviewee. She'll take you through the highly selective recruitment process by sharing hard-won lessons she learned along the way. You'll quickly understand how to successfully navigate your way through typical ML interviews.This guide shows you how to:Explore various machine learning roles, including ML engineer, applied scientist, data scientist, and other positionsAssess your interests and skills before deciding which ML role(s) to pursueEvaluate your current skills and close any gaps that may prevent you from succeeding in the interview processAcquire the skill set necessary for each machine learning roleAce ML interview topics, including coding assessments, statistics and machine learning theory, and behavioral questionsPrepare for interviews in statistics and machine learning theory by studying common interview questionsHow To Live An Awesome Life: The 11 Step Formula for Fulfilment and Success
Par Ben Coomber. 2023
It's time to go big - this audiobook will help you visualise your life at its most awesome and show…
you exactly how to get there. BIG change is possible!Take a moment to consider what you want for your future. What do you want your body to look and feel like? What career do you want? What experiences do you dream of conquering?Living a life of passion, purpose and fulfilment, on your own terms, in your own way, is the key to happiness - so why are you waiting around and not taking bold action? Why hide behind upbeat selfies, making excuses instead of following your dreams? If your life isn't inspiring you, it's time to change.In 11 inspiring, actionable steps, this audiobook will help you set BIG achievable goals that shape the life you want to live. You'll discover how to be fitter, happier and more successful, to live with vitality and zest for all that's in your life, and to ultimately live a life of fulfilment, accomplishing all your dream of, with zero regrets. Life success isn't a secret. It's a blueprint. And it's in this audiobook. Your AWESOME future is waiting.(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton LimitedBecoming A Social Worker For Dummies
Par Yodit Betru. 2024
Be an agent of positive change with a rewarding career in social work Social workers are trained to address major…
social issues and provide therapeutic services for children, youth, and families. Becoming a Social Worker for Dummies will introduce you to this empowering profession and teach you about the fulfilling career paths that focus on improving community and society. Learn what skills you need to be prepared to work in the field, and discover how you can enter a role that allows you to make a positive difference working with individuals, groups, organizations, systems, and even whole countries. Embark on a career that’s satisfying, engaging, and financially sound Read about the different kinds of social work jobs available and pick the right path for you Learn how social work differs from other helping professions and bust common myths Get started on your journey toward working for equity and justice in your communityThis clear, simple Dummies guide is for anyone who wants to learn more about the social work profession and its many sectors. Discover a career path where you can make a difference almost anywhere.Präsentieren in Wissenschaft und Forschung: In Präsenz und virtuell
Par Barbara Hey. 2023
Der Vortrag ist für Forscher die Visitenkarte. Er bietet die Möglichkeit, Forschungsergebnisse, Arbeitsweise und sich selbst einem größeren Publikum vorzustellen.…
Im Wettbewerb um Noten, Stellen und Forschungsgelder reicht inhaltliche Exzellenz allein nicht aus, auch die Form muss stimmen. Das Buch geht auf die Bedürfnisse von Wissenschaftlern ein und vermittelt anschaulich, worauf in den einzelnen Phasen eines Vortrags zu achten ist. Mit diesen Hilfestellungen lassen sich ein eigener Vortragsstil, persönliche Sicherheit und Souveränität entwickeln.TOEIC Premium: 6 Practice Tests + Online Audio, Tenth Edition (Barron's Test Prep)
Par Lin Lougheed. 2023
Barron&’s TOEIC Premium is designed for ESL students preparing to take the Test of English for International Communication.Test-takers will find:Extensive…
practice in listening and reading comprehension skillsSix full-length practice tests identical in format and question types to the current TOEIC with answer explanations for all questionsTopics and vocabulary most frequently seen on the actual TOEICOnline audio for all six TOEIC listening comprehension sectionsRecommendations for web-based self-study activitiesTOEIC Practice Exams: 6 Practice Tests + Online Audio, Sixth Edition (Barron's Test Prep)
Par Lin Lougheed. 2023
Barron&’s TOEIC Practice Exams is designed for ESL students preparing to take the Test of English for International Communication.This manual…
provides students with extensive practice in the actual test-taking experience as an efficient way of improving their score when they take the actual TOEIC.Inside students will findSix full-length practice exams that reflect the actual TOEIC in length, subject matter, question types, and degree of difficulty.Answer explanations for all questionsOnline audio for all six TOEIC listening comprehension sectionsRecommendations for web-based self-study activitiesMarketing Skills in Practice: Developing a Successful Marketing Career
Par Linda Barkas, Yvonne Dixon-Todd. 2024
Based around research into marketing education and marketing practice, Marketing Skills in Practice: Developing a Successful Marketing Career helps students…
embarking on their career to develop their professional identity, as well as the key skills required by employers in the industry. Divided into four core sections, the book begins with an overview of the field of marketing. Section two shows students how to relate practice to their own transferable skills, while section three gives students the opportunity to consider how they lead, develop, and manage within marketing. Section four provides students with the opportunity to reflect on their own learning and identify what knowledge and skills they have enhanced for their future careers. Fundamentally, the book identifies the key skills required in the marketing industry whilst also addressing the challenge of developing a career in leading and managing in a marketing context. Theoretical aspects are applied through real-life cases, practical examples and a themed case study, coupled with tasks that allow students to test and apply their knowledge to a workplace scenario, all of which are adaptable for hybrid teaching methods. Unique in its focus on employability, this text is suitable for all marketing students embarking on a career in the field, and particularly as core reading for any modules based on Marketing in Practice and Professional Development. Online resources include PowerPoint slides for lecturers and an instructor’s manual, which includes lesson plans, tasks, suggested answers, and a test bank with answers.How do you plot the best career path? How do you know you’re heading in the right direction professionally? How…
do you effectively make a shift into a new industry about which you have little knowledge or experience? Looking Beyond the Car in Front, written by leading recruitment expert Grant Duncan, guides both senior and mid-career business executives in taking a more assertive and strategic longer-term approach to career choices. No other careers book includes insights from so many people who have steered their careers to the top of their professions. The professional journey we’re on is typically the result of a mixture of hard work, good luck, and brainpower, but not always proactive choices and decisions. Drawing on 40 years’ experience of working with, talking to, and assessing executives with many different career journeys, the book offers an approach to set a longer-term mindset and a toolkit to help those who are thinking about their future career plans and, particularly, a career change. Grant has worked alongside some of the most successful business leaders, and the book offers unique insights from interviews with CEOs, successful entrepreneurs, and public and not-for-profit leaders from multiple sectors, including Roger Davis, Chairman of BUPA, Stevie Spring, Chairman of the British Council, Mind and Co-op NED, Stephen Carter, Informa plc Group Chief Executive, Tim Davie, BBC Director General, and Alan Jope, Unilever plc CEO. When following the car in front may seem the easiest, safest and most rational course of action, it will not necessarily take you in the right direction. This book provides the perfect "front-seat navigator" in steering your next career move, and for those supporting career development, including HR Directors, coaches, and career management consultants.Take a deep breath and learn how to deal with a bad work situation: “Like having an employment attorney on…
call. . . . It’s exactly what employees need.” —Alison Green, author of Ask A ManagerUSA Best Book Award WinnerHate your job? Ready to quit? Facing a layoff before you even have a chance to quit? Is your boss is a flaming jerk? Think you might have a lawsuit? If any of these scenarios apply to you, you are facing a crucial career moment—and mistakes and misinformation will cost you dearly.In Stand Up for Yourself Without Getting Fired, celebrated attorney Donna Ballman provides winning answers to these and many more tough questions, such as:I think they’re getting ready to lay me off. What can I do?My boss is creating a hostile environment. Can I sue?What does it mean if I sign a paper saying I’m an independent contractor and not an employee?Am I exempt from overtime?Whether you’re a recent college grad or an almost-retiree, newly employed or laid off after twenty years; gay or straight; single or married with kids; janitor or CEO . . . Stand Up for Yourself Without Getting Fired will give you the specific and relevant advice you need to face any career-threatening situation . . . and come out ahead.People Styles at Work and Beyond: Making Bad Relationships Good and Good Relationships Better
Par Robert Bolton, Dorothy Bolton. 1984
As cofounders of the leadership coaching and training firm Ridge Associates, authors Robert Bolton and Dorothy Grover teach that good…
interpersonal communication is essential to getting things done.In this comprehensive and practical guide, they offer a proven method for understanding the key behavioral styles of those around you (including your own) and explain how you can leverage the strengths and weaknesses of each to relate to others more winsomely.People Styles at Work . . . and Beyond teaches you how to:recognize how they come across to other coworkers;read others' body language and behavior to identify the best ways to work with them;make small adjustments that will dramatically increase the quality and productivity of their interactions;find common ground with different people while retaining their individuality;relate less defensively and more effectively no matter how others act.At work, at home, and even while you&’re out running errands, your ability to relate to others affects how well you get things done. This book provides a self-assessment to determine which style you are and then uses that information to gauge how you should interact with others.Now including all new material on personal relationships, parenting, and more, People Styles at Work . . . and Beyond is the ultimate how-to guide that can help you avoid conflicts and enhance important relationships.Currently Away
Par Bruce Tate. 2024
The walls were closing in on Bruce and Maggie Tate. Isolation forced on them by the pandemic, combined with America's…
growing political factionalism, threatened their bonds with community and family. Something had to change. Maggie's surprising answer: buy a boat, learn to pilot it, and embark on the Great Loop. For nine months Bruce and Maggie navigated rivers, coastal waters, lakes, locks, and loss. Against all odds, they conquered the Loop, and along the way found common cause across political divides with new friends while blowing the walls off their world. Bruce and Maggie Tate were spiraling downward. Normally outgoing and cheerful, Maggie was broken down by pandemic isolation. Bruce, facing asthma, heart disease and Covid-related professional issues, was sure that the virus and his comorbidities would kill him. And the plant-based diet he had just started made him wish it would hurry up. Meanwhile, their country seemed to be crumbling into warring factions. That was when Maggie made a life-changing decision. With no experience, knowing little about seafaring, inboard motors, or navigation, she and Bruce and the family dog decided to take on the Great Loop, a six-thousand-mile journey down inland rivers, around the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, and across the Great Lakes. They had to navigate canals and locks, were threatened by dangerous seas, and even had to deal with heartbreaking loss. But along the way, they made new lifelong friends and were forever changed. When, in a time of great divisiveness, two broken people took on the challenge of their lives, against all odds they found common cause across political divides and made themselves whole again.How To Be Your Own Literary Agent: An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book Published
Par Richard Curtis. 1996
How to Be Your Own Literary Agent takes the mystery out of book publishing for any writer, published or not.…
Richard Curtis -- a top literary agent for more than thirty years -- provides a comprehensive practical overview of the publishing process, from submissions to contract negotiations to subsidiary rights to marketing, publicity, and beyond. He also gives away trade secrets and invaluable wisdom -- candid advice that can be found nowhere else. Now completely revised and expanded, How to Be Your Own Literary Agent is essential reading for all writers.* Big publishers, small publishers, self-publishers, e-publishers: how to keep up in a rapidly changing business * The new breed of busy literary editors: how to find them and know what they're looking for * What the electronic revolution means to you, and how to take advantage of it * How to know your "publishing" rights and negotiate effectively * How to have a say in your book's design, jacket, and promotion * How book chains and superstores have altered publishing -- and what that means for youThe HR Answer Book is an easy-to-use problem solver for managers and human resources professionals struggling to adapt to new workplace…
challenges.Corporate executive Shawn Smith and author Rebecca Mazin address more than 200 of the most common employer questions relating to job functions such as recruitment and hiring, discipline, downsizing, compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.As a result, the book equips you with the industry's best practices to overcome any hurdle and experience preventing success in your role. This updated second edition contains a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the human resources field for management instructors, including revised and expanded sections on FMLA, health insurance changes, compensation laws, salary reductions, and using social networking to recruit employees.In The HR Answer Book, Smith and Mazin also share bonus checklists covering:10 Questions to Ask Before Scheduling an Interview,Job Applicant Flow logs,Performance Goals forms,and an Exit Interview Questionnaire.In the fast-paced environment of the twenty-first century, human resources professionals and department managers must try on new approaches to success.Whether used as a cover-to-cover resource or a quick reference for tackling specific challenges, The HR Answer Book offers the immediately accessible tools you need to thrive and help others--and your organization--do the same.Climbing the Corporate Ladder in High Heels
Par Kathleen Archambeau. 2006
Favoring neither the "in your face" aggressive tactics of the "break through the glass ceiling" school of thought, nor the…
"sugar and spice is everything nice" little-girl approach, Climbing the Corporate Ladder in High Heels shows women how to be outstanding successful and personally actualized without becoming just like men. There are 63 million working women in America, but only nine are top company CEOs. While women make up nearly 50 percent of the workforce, working women perform 90 percent of household and childcare duties. Women are left wondering, "Do I have to make a choice between my career or my life?" This book answers that question. You can have it all...just not all at once.Finding Your Passion: The Easy Guide to Your Dream Career
Par Marcy Morrison. 2009
Finding Your Passion is a powerful, yet easy-to-use book by Marcy Morrison, Career Strategist and Owner of Careers With Wings…
(www.careerswithwings.com). This fun and whimsical book will help and guide the reader to develop wings for their career and get on the fast track to finding their dream job via identifying their passions and strengths; empowering them with tools to market and sell themselves; strengthening their ability to trust their gut/believe in themselves; learning how to network; developing a support team; enhancing their current job; and creating a personalized plan for success.Coaching for Retirement: A Practical Guide
Par Angela Mulvie. 2024
Retirement is a time of both challenge and opportunity, which can be a daunting prospect. This highly practical book, written…
for coaches and HR professionals who are supporting others through the process, shows what can be done to help people towards a successful change in their lives and circumstances as they move towards post-employment. Coaching for Retirement explores how to coach people towards sound planning for and management of retirement, from both an employer and employee perspective. The book considers how coaching has evolved to include retirement coaching as a growing specialism, and how retirement itself is changing because of a range of social, economic and political factors, both in the UK and globally. As a recent retiree herself, as well as an experienced coach, Angela Mulvie provides useful and interesting insights into the factors impacting how people plan and prepare for this next stage, answering key questions such as: How can the pre-retirement needs of staff be determined? How might retirement coaching support the decision-making processes involved? What options might individuals consider, e.g. part-time work, volunteering, pursuit of a second/portfolio career, new learning opportunities, etc.? What financial implications do people need to explore and how can these be prioritized? How can emotional aspects of retirement – health, wellbeing and relationships – be supported? What tools are available to support people in planning their retirement? As organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of providing support to employees at all stages of their careers, this is an essential resource for coaches, HR professionals and all professionals involved in retirement planning.