In the new world of work, old jobs are being disrupted or eliminated just as new ones are being invented that never existed before. On top of that, professionals are not only changing jobs, but even changing careers over the course of their working life. Here is a timely and much-needed guide to finding – and securing – the job opportunities that will bring you financial and personal fulfilment in this highly fluid business landscape. From exploring the roles most suited to your skillsets, to crafting the strategies for landing a coveted position, The Right Job For You will set you up for success! Chapters include: How To Build and Grow Your Network How to Identify the Right Job Opportunities How Companies Hire and What They Look For How to Separate Yourself from Others in Interview How to Hit The Deck Running From Day 1 The Series The Future of Work is a game-changing collection of business books that explore the rapidly evolving landscape of work today. Within the next five years, many jobs will disappear, many will be created, but what is certain is that all will change. The titles in this new series, written by some of the most influential business leaders, thought leaders, practitioners and consultants in the industry, cover everything from business trends and technological innovations to revolutions in work culture and the critical skills you’ll need in order to stay ahead of the curve.

A timely and much-needed guide to finding - and securing - the job opportunities that will bring you financial and personal fulfillment in this highly fluid business landscape In the new world of work, old jobs are being disrupted or eliminated just as new ones are being invented that never existed before. On top of that, professionals are not only changing jobs, but even changing careers over the course of their working life. From exploring the roles most suited to your skill sets, to crafting the strategies for landing a coveted position, The Right Job For You will set you up for success! Chapters include: How To Build and Grow Your Network How to Identify the Right Job Opportunities How Companies Hire and What They Look For How to Separate Yourself from Others in Interview How to Hit The Deck Running From Day 1 The Future of Work is a game-changing collection of business books that explore the rapidly evolving landscape of work today. Within the next five years, many jobs will disappear, many will be created, but what is certain is that all will change. The titles in this new series, written by some of the most influential business leaders cover everything from business trends and technological innovations to revolutions in work culture and the critical skills you'll need in order to stay ahead of the curve.

"In this definitive guide to the ever-changing modern workplace, Kathryn Minshew and Alexandra Cavoulacos, the co-founders of popular career website TheMuse.com, show how to play the game by the New Rules. The Muse is known for sharp, relevant, and get-to-the-point advice on how to figure out exactly what your values and your skills are and how they best play out in the marketplace. Now Kathryn and Alex have gathered all of that advice and more in The New Rules of Work. Through quick exercises and structured tips, the authors will guide you as you sort through your countless options; communicate who you are and why you are valuable; and stand out from the crowd. The New Rules of Work shows how to choose a perfect career path, land the best job, and wake up feeling excited to go to work every day-- whether you are starting out in your career, looking to move ahead, navigating a mid-career shift, or anywhere in between"--

It's Your Future is about you. It's about your career and job possibilities, your potential, your happiness. It's for you if you are not happy with your current job and career or prospects. It's for you if you are looking for answers to your questions about jobs and careers. It's for you if you want a better future. Are you at a crossroads in your life? Not sure what career direction you should take? Not sure of what steps you can take? Are you unemployed or underemployed or "never employed"? Are you unhappy in your job? Did you get fired, or laid off, again? This book was written for you! It's Your Future is a solutions book. It gives you the ways and means to find not just a job but the right job for you. And not just a job, but a future based on building the right career for yourself. Inside the book you will find resources, free resources, exercises, examples, and scripts you can use today. It follows the job and career process from A to Z, and shows you how to build a better future for yourself. Learn what you most rewarding job is and why it is rewarding to you! Maybe you are someone who just "needs a job" and need help with job problems. Problems like finding it hard to keep a job, difficulties in getting interviews, problems with applications and resumes, cover letters or just problems getting hired. It's Your Future, and the companion workbook, can help. Plus you will learn why it is so hard to keep a job in todays world. One of the biggest barriers to your career and job happiness is not seeing yourself in the really big job and career world. What do you really know about jobs? What do you know about your real job potential? It's Your Life gives you that knowledge. It's Your Life puts the tools in your hands for you to find your most rewarding jobs and careers. What's more it gives you ways to put your newfound knowledge to work for you. Imagine if there was only one possible job that you could possibly do, only one. Do you know how to go about getting that job? Would you know how to go about finding all the places you could work doing that job? Did you know you could be happy doing that same job at one company and miserable at another? Even if you could do only one job, there are many places you could do that job but here is the best part, you can do more than one job. Did you realize people make "bad" career and job decisions all the time? The problem for most people is that they lack vital job and career information, this book helps fill that gap in easy to understand language. Inside It's Your Future, you will find practical information in such chapters as "Tapping into Your Motivation," "Defining the Right Job," "Your Marketing Plan, "Informational Interviewing" and "Researching a Company." There are extra chapters devoted to the problems of the unemployed such as "Job Loss & Grief" and "Stress." There is even material on self-employment in the "Hiring Yourself" chapter. There is material that you can modify and use for your own job search activities. The are directions on how to use informational interviews for your own job and career growth and why you should learn to do them. There are tips and suggestions on how to arrange one and apply it to your life. There are chapters on how to find job targets based on your interests, and skills, knowledge, experience. Plus you'll find a wealth of information on free resources available to you to day. Have you heard of the Occupational Outlook Handbook? It's a free government resource that can help you determine jobs that might interests you based on annual pay and many other options. Do you know where to find free job and career information related to you and your interests? How to unearth your own job related interests including many possibilities you've never heard of? If you have employment problems, this book has solutions. It's about you and your future.

he Future of Work: Adapting to a Changing Landscape by Harper Northwood is an essential guide for navigating the evolving workplace. This insightful book delves into the critical need for agile talent systems, data-driven strategies, and a deep understanding of the skills required for future success. Northwood emphasizes the importance of creating flexible, meaningful performance review processes and fostering a high-performance, strategic company culture that truly values its people. As workplaces transform, it's crucial that talent infrastructure keeps pace. The book highlights the necessity of adapting hiring practices to meet the diverse needs of today's multi-generational workforce, many of whom occupy nontraditional roles. Companies must develop scalable, efficient, and employee-friendly environments that align with their core values. Beyond superficial perks like free lattes and ping-pong tables, employees seek flexibility, purpose, leadership, growth opportunities, and equitable recognition. The Future of Work offers a roadmap for building workplaces that attract and retain top talent through innovation, trust, creativity, and performance-based incentives. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, or simply interested in the future of work, Harper Northwood's book is a must-read for understanding and thriving in the changing landscape of employment.

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