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New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career

From Ballantine Books

Author : Alexandra Levit
Binding : Paperback
DeweyDecimalNumber : 650.14
EAN : 9780345508805
Edition : Original
ISBN : 0345508807
Label : Ballantine Books
Manufacturer : Ballantine Books
NumberOfPages : 192
ProductTypeName : ABIS_BOOK
PublicationDate : 2009-12-29
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ReleaseDate : 2009-12-29
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Summary: Just a lot of stories
Comment: This book is just a lot of stories. How people were doing one thing then became dissatisfied with their job/life then made a change. There are "tips" / action items at the end of each chapter but who really does all that stuff? Maybe I just had higher expectations from this book after ALL the RAVE reviews. Really - 16 reviewers each gave it FIVE STARS? hmmmmm.
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Summary: New Job, New you
Comment: Amazon as usual delivered prompt service and good prices. The book is a very interesting read. It opens your eyes to the possibilities of the changes you can make in your life.
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Summary: Inspirational and Transformative: A MUST Read!!
Comment: In her newest book, New Job, New You, Alexandra provides a road map for her readers to navigate the windy path of career transition and reinvention. Whether you are dissatisfied in your current position, looking for a small business venture alongside your 9-5 or ready to brave a new industry entirely, Alexandra helps you find your way in this book.

As a regular in the career reference section, I have come across several books which, while inspirational, lack the practical advice or "how to" suggestions necessary to make an effective change. In New Job, New You, Alexandra is both inspirational and informative, guiding readers calmly through an otherwise stressful and overwhelming process of career transition. Through her strategic use of personal anecdotes, educational resources and self-evaluation assessments, Alexandra gives her readers the power to unlock their ultimate professional passion and turn it into an invigorating and successful career. Pick up a copy of New Job, New You and begin your journey to professional growth and personal fulfillment today!
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Summary: A How-To For Your Next Move
Comment: One of the biggest challenges of any career transition is getting started--especially when you are confronted with shifting priorities such as family, financial pressure, or simply the overwhelming feeling that your talents could be better used elsewhere. In the words of Taoist Philosopher Lao Tzu, "the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." But how do you start to make a career move to a new job or industry when you don't have any role models?

I thought of this last night as I watched the DVD for Julie & Julia. As I too, am a blogger and live in New York, Julie Powell's cooking and writing project inspires me. But I tried modeling my life after a heroine years ago (I picked Anne of Green Gables for her work ethic, resiliency, and ability to fix awkward situations), and I discovered that--ultimately--it didn't work for me in the real world and especially not in Manhattan.

I've spent the last ten years helping others make career transitions. I've worked as a career counselor, a recruiter, and have worked with dozens of job seekers navigating transitions. My take-away: You can learn a lot from studying the past predicaments of individuals whose motivations are similar to your own.

Enter Alexandra Levit's New Job, New You. It's full of extended conversations with real people who've made career transitions, and is a great way to learn what worked--and what didn't work--for others in transition. In writing the book, she sought out stories of people who successfully made changes, but who were neither career rock stars nor "exceptionally lucky." The result: over 21 profiles of "real people" who you can learn from as you figure out the beginning steps in your own career journey, followed up with a concrete road map that outlines steps you can take to make your next move. Check it out.
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Summary: Realistic General Career Guidance
Comment: "New Job, New You" provides an overview of motivating factors in one's life (family, money, passion, skills, etc.), detailed anecdotes from 20- and 30-somethings who reinvented themselves, and the practical steps to make the career change a reality.

Even though I'm happy in my profession (and the questionaire in each section validates this), the book has rekindled my passion for my career.

It's clear that the author knows her subject and her audience. This book is an invaluable addition for anyone wondering what they should do with their life.