Assertiveness

by Patricia Scudamore and Hilton Catt

Published 25 June 2004
Teach Yourself Assertiveness is aimed at business professionals working in an office environment. It is written from the standpoint of someone who wishes to have more presence but is uncomfortable with the more aggressive connotations of becoming more assertive . The central message of the book is that everyone can gain from greater assertiveness, greater confidence and self-esteem. The aim is to acquire the skills needed to tap into hidden talents, define and pursue ambitions, stand up for ourselves, and to extend beliefs and values to others. Jargon-free and straightforward, the book caters for people in a wide range of work environments, including freelancers, workers from home and those in small business.

TEACH YOURSELF MANAGING YOUR OWN CAREER deals comprehensively with the modern career situation in which the decisions need to be taken by you and where you don't look to employers to provide you with the answers.

By working through the advice, tips and guidance offered in this book, you can:

- Enjoy the freedom that modern careers offer

- See the world as your oyster - a place where you can move around and exercise choice

- Define your own horizons and determine your own destiny

- Keep in control and manage both the ups and the downs of your career.

TEACH YOURSELF MANAGING YOUR OWN CAREER deals candidly with the realities of day-to-day career management and examines issues such as:

- How to know when you're in a rut

- When to stay put and when to make a move

- When to consider working for yourself

- When a complete change would be good for you.

With real-life case studies, summaries, key points, questions and answers and a jargon-free style, this book is valuable reading for all.

Teach Yourself

by Patricia Scudamore and Hilton Catt

Published 27 August 2004
The majority of people looking for a job need to submit a CV, but few people know how to sell themselves successfully. This book will teach you how to present winning CVs which are eye-catching, up-to-date and suitable for the job in question.

Teach Yourself CVs gives practical and clear advice on what to include in your CV and - crucially - what to leave out, as well as the best way to display your information. It also gives guidance on other uses for CVs, e.g. for freelancers looking for new clients or for new businesses presenting a financial case to a bank or building society. It includes examples of CV layouts to ensure your presentation is perfect.