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'.

Get ready to take on Python with a practical and job-focused guide Job Ready Python offers readers a straightforward and elegant approach to learning Python that emphasizes hands-on and employable skills you can apply to real-world environments immediately. Based on the renowned mthree Global Academy and Software Guild training program, this book will get you up to speed in the basics of Python, loops and data structures, object-oriented programming, and data processing. You’ll also get: Thorough discussions of Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) scripting in Python Explorations of databases, including MySQL, and MongoDB—all commonly used database platforms in the field Simple, step-by-step approaches to dealing with dates and times, CSV files, and JSON files Ideal for Python newbies looking to make a transition to an exciting new career, Job Ready Python also belongs on the bookshelves of Python developers hoping to brush up on the fundamentals with an authoritative and practical new handbook.

"Early in his software developer career, John Sonmez discovered that technical knowledge alone isn't enough to break through to the next income level - developers need "soft skills" like the ability to learn new technologies just in time, communicate clearly with management and consulting clients, negotiate a fair hourly rate, and unite teammates and coworkers in working toward a common goal. Today John helps more than 1.4 million programmers every year to increase their income by developing this unique blend of skills. Who Should Read This Book? Entry-Level Developers - This book will show you how to ensure you have the technical skills your future boss is looking for, create a resume that leaps off a hiring manager's desk, and escape the "no work experience" trap. Mid-Career Developers - You'll see how to find and fill in gaps in your technical knowledge, position yourself as the one team member your boss can't live without, and turn those dreaded annual reviews into chance to make an iron-clad case for your salary bump. Senior Developers - This book will show you how to become a specialist who can command above-market wages, how building a name for yourself can make opportunities come to you, and how to decide whether consulting or entrepreneurship are paths you should pursue. Brand New Developers - In this book you'll discover what it's like to be a professional software developer, how to go from "I know some code" to possessing the skills to work on a development team, how to speed along your learning by avoiding common beginner traps, and how to decide whether you should invest in a programming degree or 'bootcamp.'"--

Prepare yourself to take on new and exciting Java programming challenges with this one-stop resource Job Ready Java delivers a comprehensive and foundational approach to Java that is immediately applicable to real-world environments. Based on the highly regarded and effective Software Guild Java Bootcamp: Object Oriented Programming course, this book teaches you the basic and advanced Java concepts you will need at any entry-level Java position. With the “Pulling It Together” sections, you’ll combine and integrate the concepts and lessons taught by the book, while also benefiting from: A thorough introduction to getting set up with Java, including how to write, compile, and run Java programs with or without a Java IDE Practical discussions of the basics of the Java language, including syntax, program flow, and code organization A walk through the fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming including Classes, Objects, Interfaces, and Inheritance, and how to leverage OOP in Java to create elegant code. Explorations of intermediate and advanced Java concepts, including Maven , unit testing, Lambdas, Streams, and the Spring Framework Perfect for Java novices seeking to make a career transition, Job Ready Java will also earn a place in the libraries of Java developers wanting to brush up on the fundamentals of their craft with an accessible and up-to-date resource.

Help! I Need a Job: A Work Readiness Guide - 2nd Edition is a step-by-step guidebook to finding and keeping a job, from identifying career goals to crafting a resume and cover letter. Learn how to prepare for the job interview, determine the key behaviors and characteristics that employers want in a great team, and even how to leave a job with style. This practical book gives the tools and insight needed to master the job search. Author Simmone L. Bowe founded a women's empowerment organization called Recharge Empowerment Group, which hosts inner healing retreats, events, and forums for men and women to renew their vision, redesign their life, and reignite their passion for life. She also founded the nonprofit youth empowerment organization Life Success Principles. It supports at-risk youth from urban and rural communities with life readiness skills to inspire their own personal vision, set goals, and manage relationships, time, and conflict. The program connects youth with positive inspirational role models who demonstrate that it is possible to overcome challenging situations and live life to the fullest.

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