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Get A Job, Keep A Job: Soft Skills They Didn't Teach You at School Kindle Edition

by Pat Stonehouse (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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A degree doesn’t make you exceptional!

The world is full of well-educated, brilliant young graduates. So, what do you have to do to be noticed and get a job? The answer is all about marketing yourself and having a strategy for setting yourself apart from others vying for the same position in this competitive workplace. You have to stand out and prove that you’re better than the hundreds of other applicants with the same credentials.

Once you’ve got the job, what does it take to keep the job and be successful? While 87% of recent graduates feel well prepared to hit the ground running after earning their degrees and diplomas, only half of the hiring managers agree. Find out what employers say new recruits lack - and the skill sets they need to succeed. In this book, you’ll acquire skill sets crucial for success in the workplace – many of them soft skills that you probably didn’t learn at school.

You’ll discover;

  • What it takes to set yourself apart from others applying for the same job.

  • Strategies for a strong online presence.

  • Your critical first year, how to navigate it and why it matters.

  • Recommendations for professional behaviour.

  • Mastering conversation skills needed to network your way to success.

  • The best practices for business communication.

  • Become proficient at holding and participating in business meetings.

  • How to ace an interview over a meal.

…and much more

In this book, Pat Stonehouse shares her years of experience working with major corporations, universities, and colleges. Get a Job, Keep A Job is a no-nonsense book that takes you through how to position yourself when job searching, the power skills you will need to survive that first year, and how to succeed in your career—invaluable advice for anyone new to the job market and workplace.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09YFBM1CY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Advancing With Style (April 19, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 19, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2656 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1778043216
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Pat Stonehouse

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As Founder and President of Advancing With Style, I bring more than 25 years of experience in advising Fortune 500 corporations, universities, government agencies, associations, diplomats and private individuals. Over the years I have worked with over 600 companies and delivered more than 1500 seminars worldwide. My client list includes many notable organizations, including American Express, Citigroup, The Royal Canadian Mint, Liebherr, Stryker, Boston Scientific, CPA, The Department of National Defense, Black & MacDonald, Merrill Lynch, Xerox and LA Tourism.

I love unlocking the potential in others, cultivating their confidence and inspiring them to take action. I believe that every person, regardless of their position has the ability to standout, be exceptional and perform at their highest level. Professionalism, Leadership and Executive Presence should be part of the corporate culture and not limited to management and the C-suite.

Let me help you discover and reach your full potential!

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars All students should read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2022
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This is the essential guide for college and university students, who want the “edge” when navigating the corporate world. It’s an easy read, that takes you through how to position yourself when job searching and the soft skills that are required in your first year. Pat knows her stuff.
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Brenda Roden
5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable for successful business meetings
Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2023
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In a world where more and more business is done over the computer, by email etc. this book gets back to the basics of Business to Business face to face contact. Invaluable for new graduates and others getting
back into the work force.
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MOHAMMED
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2023
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This book is great , I have attended the profossoer amazing conference, I was thrilled by her personality and the way of delivering information, so I decided to buy her book and really loved it. It explains many thing I needed in my life.
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Mero
4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable to any time in your life.
Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2022
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Sent this to several people of different ages and they were all impressed with the information.
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Annie K
5.0 out of 5 stars Every graduate should have this book
Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2022
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This book is a critical next step in learning for the new graduate. As she says a degree doesn’t make you exceptional—it’s a basic requirement. How you set yourself apart from others competing for the same job is where the soft skills come to play. She does an excellent job giving newbies a place to start developing their soft skills.
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Julia Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Implementing the Concepts Outlined in this Book will Boast the Trajectory of Your Career
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2022
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This book contains serious concepts that are often overlooked. If you implement the principles outlined in this book and apply them consistently the trajectory of your career, and personal life, will be dramatically improved.
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