GET A JOB, KEEP A JOB
The soft skills you didn’t learn at school
A degree doesn’t make you exceptional! The key to success in your career goes beyond what you learn at college or university. Get a Job, Keep a Job is a no-nonsense book that explains how to position yourself when job searching, as well as the power skills you will need to survive and thrive in that first year on the job, and how to succeed in your career - invaluable advice for anyone new to the workplace. It is a must-read book for recent university and college graduates, new hires and young professionals who want to jump-start their career.
Discover:
What it takes to set yourself apart from others applying for the same job.
Your critical first year, how to navigate it, and why it matters.
Networking—a simple, foolproof method - how to carry on a conversation with anyone you meet.
The best practices for business communication.
How to ace an interview over a meal.
Learn office decorum and the importance of professional conduct.
How to write a business email — sounds basic, but most don’t know how to.
Meeting guidelines — how to participate and conduct.
Business meetings over a meal — entertaining clients, proper dining etiquette.
and much more…
Why you need this book. The stats!
Why you need this book. The stats!
There seems to be an ever-widening gap between employers and graduates entering the workforce regarding work readiness.
Employers feel that only 50% of new recruits have the skills needed for their new jobs.
Another 60% of employers complain of a lack of preparation.
Only 42.5% believe that new hires show the required professionalism and work ethic.
While 87% of recent graduates feel well prepared to hit the ground running after earning their degrees and diplomas, only half of hiring managers agree.