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Cengage Working Career Success for the 21st Century 2002 Edition by Larry J. Bailey
Working gives users a solid grasp of how to prepare for work and life through career planning, money management, and independent living techniques. This new edition has new features such as coverage of today's hottest careers, easy-to-remember rules for improving study skills and strong emphasis on critical SCANS workplace skills. With comprehensive coverage and special sections that focus on diversity, listening skills, problem solving and time management, this book will provide the tools everyone needs to excel and succeed in their academic and professional careers. Table of contents : - UNIT 1: PREPARING FOR WORK. 1. Learning about Work. 2. The Job Ahead. 3. Looking for a Job. 4. Applying for a job. 5. Interviewing for a Job. UNIT 2: WORKING ON THE JOB. 6. Beginning a New Job. 7. Expectations of Employers. 8. Worker Rights and Protections. 9. Human Relations at Work. 10. Earnings and Job Advancement. 11. Appearance on the Job. UNIT3: CAREER PLANNING. 12. Career Decision Making. 13. Information About Yourself. 14. Career Information. UNIT 4: SUCCESS SKILLS. 15. Communication Skills. 16. Math and Measurement Skills. 17. Safety Skills. 18. Leadership Skills. 19. Computer and Technology Skills. 20. Entrepreneurial Skills. UNIT 5: MANAGING YOUR MONEY. 21. Our Economic World. 22. The Consumer in the Marketplace. 23. Banking and Credit. 24. Budgeting, Saving, and Investing Money. 25. Insuring Against Loss. 26. Taxes and Taxation. 27. Social Security and IRAs. UNIT 6: INDEPENDENT LIVING. 28. The Legal System. 29. Where to Live. 30. Healthful Living. 31. Responsible Citizenship. 32. Education for Lifelong Learning.