After spending many years in corporate business. It never ceased to astound me as to the lack of knowledge or ability of young adults looking for employment. Some would appear for interviews as if like 'rabbits in the headlights' not even knowing the very basic answers to many simple employment questions. This I found even more frustrating when later working in a voluntary capacity with a government funded organisation, helping to secure work for youngsters. After suggesting a weekly 'Job Club' I delivered a weekly 'Job Ready' programme that over a very short space of time became very was successful in getting many of these youngsters not only into work but with a better understanding of themselves as well as greater knowledge of the recruitment process. It was on the back of this programme that it was suggested there is a need for this to help not only young adults but to also assist with anyone who is need of help and direction to secure employment.This short video may help to clarify the story behind the book and how it can help you.https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VQ09_ZW2cg&t=8s

This plain-speaking guide provides teens with specific measures for finding a job and preparing for a career. It gives them the tools to identify their skills and interests and set job search goals, use resources (including social media), stay organized, complete job applications, compile a resume and cover letter, interview and follow-up, promote themselves, and parlay job hunting experience toward new goals that can be used throughout their lives. Other topics examined are considering a job offer and accepting it, growing on the job, time management, taking responsibility, working as a team, and earning a postsecondary degree.

Do you really know what you want to be when you grow up? Have an idea, but dont know the first step? Need guidance or a test-free way to find the true you? Well, dont wait another second! Learn how to use the resources already out there for you! Turn your interests into a career just for you. Learn exactly what you need to do and create a plan. Become prepared for the real world!

To get the career you want, you need to be job-ready. This is your all-in-one guide to understanding what employers want and how to prepare yourself with a personal career plan. From gaining work experience, to mastering essential skills and acing the application process, The Job-Ready Guide is a complete resource for standing out from the crowd and getting a job offer. It shows you how to build a strong CV, write an impressive cover letter, excel at interviews, and cultivate the professionalism that employers want. Moving from education into the workplace can be a challenge: the world of work demands skills that you may never have had to truly use - or think about - before. The Job-Ready Guide will help you to boost your employability, covering everything you need to prepare for and start a successful career. You'll be able to conduct a systematic job search, learn how to network and develop a personal brand online, as well as hone valuable skills including leadership, teamwork, creativity and problem-solving. A highly practical, hands-on guide, this book is packed with useful features, including interactive exercises to help you in your real life; insider advice from employers; and tips from professionals at different stages in their careers who reveal 'what they wish they'd known'.

The latest book in the Brookes Transition to Adulthood Series, Getting Career Ready! is a practical handbook for helping youth with disabilities transition into integrated, competitive employment alongside their peers, providing advice ranging from career planning and preparation to the job search and sustaining employment.

The most widely used workbook on career planning and job search at schools, colleges, and employment programs. Features an interactive format and many thought-provoking activities, charts, and checklists.