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Focusing on career planning, money management, and independent living, this high school textbook is intended to help prepare students for working life. It describes numerous occupations, outlines techniques for finding work, and describes job skills and personal skills applicable in a variety of workplace settings. Particular attention is given to issues related to diversity, listening, problem solving, and time management. Bailey teaches workforce education and development at Southern Illinois University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This updated version gives users a solid grasp of how to prepare for work and life through career planning, money management, and independent living techniques. Written in engaging and flexible content, Working: Success for the 21st Century, 3e, has new features such as coverage of today's hottest careers, easy-to-remember rules for improving study skills and strong emphasis on critical SCANS workplace skills. With comprehensive coverage and special sections that focus on diversity, listening skills, problem solving and time management, this book will provide the tools everyone needs to excel and succeed in their academic and professional careers.
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