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It seems crazy, but you really can make hundreds of thousands of dollars just by posting pictures online. "Social media influencer" is a real job for many people, and even some pets. This on-trend volume is filled with relatable examples similar to the posts young readers may see in feeds every day. Better yet, this book is a clever way to teach critical thinking skills, like how to spot an advertisement and why it matters if your favorite Instagrammer was paid to review a product. Developing readers will be hooked by this fun and educational look behind the scenes.

"'The Creative Spark' is a collection of interviews with some of the most creative people of our time: musicians, authors, visual artists and chefs. These makers speak about what drives them, what helps them to see the world in fresh ways, and what inspires them turn their visions into art"--OCLC.

Explains ten ways to earn money, including a garage sale, a bake sale, yard work, recycling, opening a savings account, and more.

Helps young women define, envision, and create success in school, work, and their personal lives.

"Packed with indispensable tips, proven techniques, and 'must-do-now' strategies, this book generates immediate results for success in school, work, and life. A must-read to master valuable social skills, prepare for a job, and get a head start in a career. Perfect [for the reader who is] looking for a job, working, starting [ones] own business, volunteering, or applying to college."--Back cover.

The author shares the lessons he learned from running the Disney Company, including the principles for leadership.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson shares his business tips, as an entrepreneur and community leader, with anecdotes and advice on opportunities, risks, business plans, building a brand, financing, hiring, managing and motivating employees, and more.

This guide offers practical suggestions for black Americans to develop mental awareness, a psychological game plan, and an increased level of business savvy in order to negotiate the minefield of the white work world. Included are commonsense scenarios and real-life solutions that will help every black American evaluate his or her options--from getting hired to getting fired, from adjusting one's attitude to suing an employer. Tips are offered on how African Americans can fit their styles, mindsets, and history into the workplace, and insight is provided into how best to deal with situations, problems, and issues unique to being black in a white working world. This new edition has been updated to account for changes in social networking, the Obama effect, the economic downturn, and recent court decisions.

When you're looking for a job, how can you find one that fits your needs, a job that provides meaning and joy? Carrick and Dunaway help you evaluate the fit between your needs and the culture of your current or prospective employer, so you can assess and develop options in your career.

Profiles the life and career of successful CEO Jim Skinner, covering his early life, rise to success, the remaking of McDonald's, and more.