The words you use to express yourself say more about you than you realize. This is especially true in a job interview. Yet when it comes to interviews many job seekers feel nervous and tongue-tied. What they need are ready-to-use phrases to show they have the skills and experience to excel in the position. In Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview, job seekers get hundreds of precise answers to the questions they are sure to be asked. The author of Boost Your Interview IQ, Carole Martin provides job seekers with hundreds of ready-to-use and exact phrases that will give them the edge over their competition. Using her experience as a career consultant, she gives readers the answers that hiring managers want to hear. Job seekers will receive the best answers to a wide range of questions, including:* icebreaker questions and questions about previous experience* questions employers ask about the specific skills they want in a new hire, such as the willingness to take initiative, the experience to solve complex problems, and the ability to work with others* the tough questions-like getting fired from a previous job or having a poor relationship with your boss-that are sure to come up* job-specific questions for positions found in most industries, such as sales, finance, customer support, administrative, and other common areas* questions that are asked specifically during interviews for management positionsReaders also receive exercises and resources to help job seekers further prepare for their big day. Throughout the book, Martin discusses words to avoid and provides proven tips on showing how you are the best candidate for the job. The precise words and phrases in this book become a secret weapon that any job seeker can use to outshine their competition and to get the job of their dreams.

Offers strong, impressive resumes that lead to the right job

To stand out among the hundreds of job seekers applying for any position, it's vital to have a resume that hits the target every time. Each book in this series offers: Nearly 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters for each field A variety of eye-catching resume formats Tips on highlighting strengths and using active vocabulary Work sheets for gathering personal information And much more

Each spring millions of teenagers-and their parents -start thinking about what they'll do over the summer. Many need to earn money for school or a car, while others want to gain experience through internships, volunteer opportunities, or travel. But finding summer work in a tight job market isn't as easy as it used to be. Teenagers with little or no experience need all the help they can get to find work that meets their needs. Summer Jobs and Opportunities for Teenagers is the one-stop resource for teenagers thinking about getting work. From figuring out what kind of job or opportunity they want to targeting and applying for a position and managing a paycheck, this book is chock full of useful tools and tips: a work personality quiz, interview and networking advice, and even a handy worksheet for calculating taxes. Complete with a resource list of related Web sites, Summer Jobs and Opportunities for Teenagers is an invaluable step-by-step guide to the job-search process.

Public speaking is one of the most intimidating and important aspects of many jobs. As a one-time speechwriter for President Johnson, and in his current position as president of the Motion Picture Association of America, Jack Valenti has written and delivered speeches in all kinds of settings. Originally published in 1982, Speak Up with Confidence is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to write and deliver a speech that people will listen to and remember.

This title provides readers with a compelling overview of combat rescues. Clear text, colorful photos, and helpful diagrams give readers an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker.

This characterful reference book contains 199 illustrations of people doing all kinds of jobs. Charming illustrations familiarise children with the job roles they'll recognise from school, at the doctor's surgery and at the shops, as well as introducing them to marine biologists, musicians, mechanics and many more besides.

Take a front-row seat at the fashion shows of the world and finds out what it is like to be a catwalk model. Find out why being a professional model is not just about treading the boards in the latest fashion. Read a profile of one of the world's top hand models, an interview with commercial model Joy Faoyinbo and a behind-the-scenes view of a model agency. The book also addresses the more controversial aspects of the industry by debating whether size zero should be banned form catwalks. The Radar series delivers streetwise, hot-topic reads for kids aged 9+. With bold, fresh design and topics that have bags of kid-appeal, Radar will encourage children to read - and keep reading!

Shocking pink-hot pink, as it is called today-was the signature colour of Elsa Schiaparelli and perhaps her greatest contribution to the fashion world. Schiaparelli was one of the most innovative designers in the early 20th century, credited with many firsts: trompe l'oeil sweaters with collars and bows knitted in; wedge heels; shoulder bags; and even the concept of a runway show for presenting collections. Hot Pink-printed with a fifth colour, hot pink!-explores Schiaparelli's childhood in Rome, her introduction to high fashion in Paris, and her swift rise to success collaborating with surrealist and cubist artists like Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau. The book includes an author's note, museum list of where to find Schiaparelli's fashions, endnotes, a bibliography, and an index.

The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.

Launch a career doing what you love!

Get started in the career of your dreams with help from "Opportunities in Writing Careers." From skill and training requirements to current salary figures, this practical guide provides a complete overview of the job possibilities in your chosen field. With this knowledge, you'll feel confident to pursue a profession that makes both you and your wallet happy.

"Opportunities in Writing Careers" will help you: Determine the specialty that's right for you, from poetry to journalism to technical writing Acquire in-depth knowledge of the writing industry Find out what kind of salary you can expect for each job Understand the daily routine of your chosen field Focus your job search using the industry organization listings provided

You could have a successful career as a: science writer magazine publisher screenwriter novelist biographer journalist

Clever, wisecracking Chi takes high school students on an irreverent journey to better skills, better scores, and better grades The Get Wise series is committed to making the learning process exciting and enjoyable for today's graphically sophisticated high school students, whether they're looking for remedial instruction or they simply need to brush up on basic skills. After last year's smashing debut, the series proved to be tremendously popular with students and parents alike, 3 brand-new volumes and 1 revised edition have been added to the series for 2003. And Chi is back, offering her usual witty asides and irreverent commentary, complementing the book's effective and helpful strategies for improving skills.

Explains the value of scheduling skills at school and at work and provides tips on acquiring them.

The Pasajes series is one of the most widely used and highly respected programs for intermediate Spanish courses in North America. As in previous editions, Pasajes is a multi-volume component program. Pasajes Fourth edition now consists of three volumes -- a grammar review, a cultural reader, and a literary reader -- that are coordinated by theme and by language, chapter by chapter, across all three books. The result is a very flexible program that can be used in any combination and so is easily adapted to suit a wide variety of instructors and courses.

This popular reader has been improved in a number of ways. Approximately a quarter of the readings in Pasajes: Cultura, Fourth edition have been replaced with selections that are more current and that reflect the issues and realities of the Spanish-speaking world in the mid-1990s. The Voces sections, which allow students to hear from native Hispanics around the world, have been updated with new voices, new questions, and a new 90-minute audiotape that students may buy along with the text, if they choose. The reading strategies sections have been streamlined so students get the essential information in order to move more quickly to the readings themselves. A new feature called Papel y lápiz now occurs in each chapter of Pasajes: Cultura, Fourth edition to give students an opportunity for guided writing.

The school-to-work transition has never been easy. Now students need both traditional academic preparation and skills designed for success in the work world. This important series is the first of its kind to respond to the findings of the U.S. Secretary of Labor's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) competencies for students. These eight titles provide an accessible format for students to become familiar with these competencies and thus be better prepared for high performance in school, on the job, and in their future careers.

Future managers and workers will be most effective if they can work within diverse populations. This book prepares students with a foundation of tolerance and positive interaction to be leaders in a multicultural workplace.

This book provides readers with a basic introduction to economic concepts, from supply and demand to stocks, bonds, and savings accounts.