Unhappy in your current career? Do you lack clarity, vision, or courage when you try to imagine yourself doing work that's soul satisfying? Are you reluctant to learn new things in order to reinvent yourself? This book is designed to help you find your right livelihood.<br><br>In today's marketplace, we all need to adopt a mindset of the self-employed individual and accept responsibility for being our own boss, even when we work for someone else. The old "social contract" has been broken and replaced with one that holds independence (making individual contributions) and interdependence (collaboration with others) as its core elements.<br><br>This book provides answers, facts, inspirational essays, and – most importantly – an opportunity for you to explore your heart's true desires. Elaine Voci, Ph.D. brings superb writing skills, and a fascinating work history of 30 years in which she changed careers – not just jobs- more than six times, including one that meant moving to Japan. Elaine has successfully practiced in her own career what she is going to teach you about reinventing yourself. <br><br>In this book you will be helped to explore:<br>* How to use your talents, interests and values to mobilize your career<br>* The decision to go back to school, or not – and the value and the absolute need for continual skill building through learning<br>* The power of networking and the hidden job market<br>* How to express your authentic self on your resume<br>* Preparing for successful interviews – actions you need to know and master
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Elaine JD Voci. Creating the Work You Love: A Guide to Finding Your Right Livelihood
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Introduction
Chapter One: The New Global World of Work
Essay, Chapter One: Education and Innovation
Chapter Two: Finding a Job That is Right For You
Chapter Three: Don’t Lose Your Perspective
Chapter Four: How to Find Your Passion
Chapter Five: The Power of Vision Boards
Chapter Six: Networking and Building a Pyramid of Contacts
Chapter Seven: All About Resumes
Chapter Eight: How to Successfully Interview
Chapter Nine: Saying Thank You
Chapter Ten: Resources for Your Search
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To live your life to the fullest you must find a way to put your heart and soul into your work. If your present work does not allow you to do this, find one that will.
Albert Camus
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What You Can Do to Manage Your Career
There are things you can do right now to manage your own career in spite of these larger societal changes taking effect. Consider this: given the current state of the U.S. economy, it will take you just as long to find a poor job as it will to find a good one. Why not look for a good job, then, one that fits you and makes you feel alive and engaged?
