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"In all branches of the military, certain services are required to keep operations running. Service careers are those careers in which one does make a product, but instead provides a needed service to others. Without such services and those who provide them, the military could not operate"--.

"[This book] views career identification, selection, entry, and progression as part of a larger developmental process--the career development process. In this guidebook for young adults, the author outlines the experiences and tasks that will facilitate the career development process and lead to satisfaction and success. The reader will be exposed to the various educational and career transitions they must consider on the path to the workplace and specific guidance is offered on how to maximize entry and advancement. Along the career exploration, decision-making, and preparation path, the author answers frequently asked questions and offers an array of facts and myths that need to be considered"--Amazon.

"As the world looks to rebuild in an uncertain future, we cannot continue to let women of color fall behind. Prep, Push, Pivot provides an indispensable career coaching guide for underrepresented women. Whether you're looking for a new job, dealing with losing one, pivoting into something new, or returning from time out of the workforce, Prep, Push, Pivot delivers strategies to help you advance when you need it the most. Part One is focused on preparation. The first three chapters of Prep lay the foundation for knowing your worth, cementing your career values, and carving your career plan. Part Two is centered on pushing forward. Over the course of three chapters, Push coaches readers on how to position themselves for promotion, navigate a career break, and align their goals as a working parent. Part Three guides the reader through pivotal professional milestones. In the final three chapters, Pivot, addresses dealing with monumental career changes, demonstrates how to pay it forward, and provides an array of career resources to help you achieve your next big milestone. Navigating your career during a crisis is stressful and isolating. Most of us do not learn the skills we need to navigate our career at pivotal moments. Instead, we are left to figure it out on our own. This book intends to fix that. As an award-winning career coach, Goredema's mission is to help you move forward. Prep, Push, Pivot is the playbook you need to achieve your goals, at every stage of your career"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the "New York Times" that looks at the change in women's roles in American society.

Details the adventures of a young Victorian boy who runs away from his cruel stepfather to live with his eccentric aunt in London.

A graphic novel adaptation of Deborah Ellis' "The Breadwinner" in which to earn money so that her family can survive after her father's arrest, eleven-year-old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy because of strict limitations imposed by the Taliban rulers of Kabul, Afghanistan, on women's freedom and behavior.

"Living as an LGBTQ individual can be complicated, especially at work. You have rights, but you are not always protected when it comes to the workplace. While same-sex couples can get married in all states, there are no federal laws that protect LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in the workplace. Coming out at work is a personal choice but one that can have serious consequences in the wrong environment. [This book] provides the tools and knowledge to make your own informed choices"--Provided by publisher.

George Anders explains the remarkable power of a liberal arts education, and the ways it can open the door to cutting-edge jobs. The curiosity, creativity, and empathy that are hallmarks of a liberal arts education aren't unruly traits that must be reined in. You can be yourself, as an English major, and thrive in sales. You can segue from anthropology into the booming new field of user research; from classics into management consulting, and from philosophy into high-stakes investing. At any stage of your career, you can bring a humanist's grace to our rapidly evolving high-tech future. In this book, you will learn why resume-writing is fading in importance and why "telling your story" is taking its place. You will learn how to create jobs that don't exist yet, and to translate your campus achievements into a new style of expression that will make employers' eyes light up.

Presents a general overview of what it is like to work as an au pair or nanny in a foreign country, features a country-by-country guide that provides information about regulations, health and insurance, working conditions, the job search, leisure time, and travel, and includes directory references for each country.

"Beyond a steady paycheck, teens who work gain valuable experience and life skills that will benefit them for years to come. Working a job can help teens learn money management skills as well as basic work skills such as creating a resume, interviewing, and working with different personality types. They can learn about different industries and career fields that might help them decide what jobs and education to pursue in the future"--Provided by publisher.