Business : Careers

In this new book, ‘A Bull in a Glass House,’ author Jose Astorga draws from a deep well of sharp observations, witty insight, and common sense to pass on his passion, experience, and truths learned in corporate hell. It’s one ex-Marine’s battle for sanity in the workplace and it reveals compelling truths, one of which includes: Life is too short to spend every day working in misery. Are Sunday evenings your personal threshold to hell? If so, read on. When Jose Astorga left the Marines for a steady stint in corporate America, he had no idea what he was in for. Management that valued the dollar and personal perks more than their own employees. Life-sucking corporate bureaucracy. And mindless projects that wasted time, effort, and money. Is it even possible to prepare for this? Now, it actually might be. Astorga’s clever manifesto is a study on the human condition: Embrace change, value those you work with, and the three basic human needs - security, belonging, and respect - will be satisfied. Focusing on the executive versus employee chasm he lurked in during his 20-year-long career, Astorga’s message is clear: Success originates not on an academic certificate, but from discipline, tenacity, loyalty, and adaptability. Written for those with little tolerance for waste, stupidity, shameless groveling, and inefficiency, A Bull in a Glass House is the ultimate manifesto for navigating the human, corporate condition. Praise for Bull in a Glass House: ‘...informed, insightful, and inspiring reading that is recommended for anyone in business...’ -- Michael Dunford, ‘Dunford’s Bookshelf,’ Midwest Book Review; ‘...a practical guide on how to live in that world, how to reframe that world, how to succeed in that world. No wasted words here...a quick read packed with insight.’ -- Michael LaRocca, author and editor ‘Current workplace leaders and people who see themselves as future leaders would especially benefi more...

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So you want to go to business school… An MBA prepares you for a multitude of careers— and for life. Whether you want to be a financial analyst or the next Steve Jobs, this book tells you when, why, and where to apply for the B-school that’s right for you. Based on BusinessWeek's famous rating system, this at-a-glance guide answers all your questions, including:. What's it worth?. First-year post-MBA base salaries and salary increases. What's the cost?. Tuition and fees, living expenses, and total program cost. Is it the right fit?. The best program, teachers, and schedules for you. Do I have what it takes?. GMAT scores, work experience, selectivity, and other stats. With Web links, phone numbers, application requirements, and visitor info, this guide is all you need to get into your program of choice-and get on the fast track for life. more...

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With the wide range of jobs currently on the market, it is often difficult for job seekers to pinpoint exactly what they want to do. Now in its second edition, this no-nonsense workbook points readers in the right direction. With a range of IQ tests and searching questionnaires, it helps job seekers to work out what area of work they should be focusing on, by identifying their interests and strengths and scientifically interpreting which jobs they are suited to. Compiled by a psychometric testing specialist and bestselling author this book has three main aims: careers guidance, preparation and personal performance improvement. It works on the principle that self knowledge enables readers to relate their personal characteristics to career opportunities. At the same time, it provides an opportunity to prepare for the types of psychometric tests likely to be encountered while job seeking. And finally, it aims to improve performance by demonstrating how to apply aptitudes and personal qualities at work. more...

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Houses, garages, sheds, gazebos, kitchen cabinets, wood floors, wooden play sets, decks, remodeling projects, built-in bookshelves – what do all these projects, large and small, have in common? They need people with carpentry skills and, in the larger projects, contractors to manage the project. The kinds of projects done by carpenters and contractors are varied in size, scope and value. Someone may hire a carpenter to help frame a new house, or add a deck to the side of the new house, or even to install a built-in desk and shelves into a home office. The carpenter may work alone, or in teams of carpenters, especially in large projects like house framing. On a large project, the carpenters have probably been hired by a contractor, someone whose job it is to study the requirements of the job, estimate the number of carpenters it will take to complete the work in the specified time period and to the standards set by the general contractor in compliance with local and national codes. The contractor may be a carpenter as well, joining in with the work in progress. Or the contractor may be in a strictly supervisory role, inspecting the work as it’s being done to make sure that it will pass the city inspector’s assessment. The contractor will also monitor safety issues on the work site. The contractor may be the owner of the company or be one of many employed by a large contracting firm. In either case, the contractor will have considerable experience and a thorough understanding of the work of the carpenters hired to complete the job. The world of carpentry and contracting offers a diverse and rewarding career for individuals with strong motor skills, manual dexterity and organizational capabilities, as well as those with the ability to visualize beyond a pile of wood into a finished product, whether it’s a cabinet for a laundry room or an entire home. It’s a career field that offers opportunities for both entry level and experienced professionals, and it also offers wor more...

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Corrections officers contribute enormously to the maintenance of public safety. Corrections staffers must balance the needs of prison inmates with the demands of keeping the inmates safe, peaceful and productive – an assignment that requires utmost professionalism and dedication. COs work in some of the most difficult security jobs in the world, and they have to meet those challenges every day. And every day, corrections officers go home knowing that they have done all they can to keep our families and cities safe from crime and criminals. more...

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