Cottrell, Stella

Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability (Macmillan Study Skills)

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ISBN 13:
9781352011593
author:
Cottrell, Stella
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Red Globe Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
392
Dimensions:
25.9 x 19.6 x 1.5 centimeters (1
Genre:
Nonfiction, Education, Adult Education,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£21.73

Description

Helping you create a personal development programme and build the skills employers want, this guide takes you step by step from setting goals to applying for your dream job. It's a practical, step-by-step guide that will help you think creatively and constructively about your personal, academic and career goals.

Part 1 helps you think about what success means to you, how to manage your time and resources, and what will help you achieve your long-term ambitions. Part 2 shows you how to refine your people and task management skills, enabling you to become a more effective communicator and problem-solver. Part 3 develops your creative and reflective thinking, strengthening your academic and professional abilities. Part 4 helps you reflect on what employers really want from job applicants and provides guidance on how to improve your job prospects.

With guidance on how to put forward a strong application, make the best use of placements, and keep records, this book will help you feel more in control during the application process. Internationally acclaimed study skills author Stella Cottrell provides you with the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success.

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