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Genre/Form: | Life skills guides |
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Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Larry J Bailey |
ISBN: | 0827333447 9780827333444 0827333498 9780827333499 |
OCLC Number: | 19779212 |
Notes: | Includes index. |
Description: | xv, 444 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
Contents: | Section 1: Preparing for work. Learning about work. The job ahead. Looking for a job. Applying for a job. Interviewing for a job. Section 2: Working on the job. Beginning a new job. Expectations of employers. Worker rights and protections. Human relations at work. Earnings and job advancement. Appearance on the job. Section 3: Career planning. Career decision-making. Information about yourself. Career information. Section 4: Success skills. Communication skills. Math and measurement skills. Safety skills. Leadership skills. Computer skills. Entrepreneurial skills. Section 5: Managing your money. Our economic world. The consumer in the marketplace. Banking and credit. Budgeting, saving and investing money. Insuring against loss. Taxes and taxation. Social security. Section 6: Independent living. The legal system. Where to live. Healthful living. Responsible citizenship. Education beyond high school. Glossary. Index |
Responsibility: | Larry J. Bailey. |
Abstract:
This excellent, skill-based, full-colour text consists of 32 chapters and over 500 illustrations. The lively writing style encourages students to prepare for work (and adult life!) by focusing on career planning, money management, and independent living.
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