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New Moon: Money (New Moon)

cover of New Moon: Money (New Moon)author: New Moon
asin: 0517885859
binding: Paperback
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Money. Cold, hard cash. The green stuff. We all need it. But how do you get it, and what do you do with it once you have it?  read more »

Real-Resumes for Firefighting Jobs: Including real resumes used to change careeres and gain Federal Employment (Real-Resumes

cover of Real-Resumes for Firefighting Jobs: Including real resumes used to change careeres and gain Federal Employment (Real-Resumesasin: 1885288395
binding: Paperback
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When firefighters prepare their resume and other materials needed to explore employment opportunities, they realize that they have a unique background. At last there is a resume book that shows firefighters how to best present their qualifications, credentials, licenses, experience, volunteer work, education and training, affiliations, and other information. Would-be firefighters as well as experienced firefighting professionals will find outstanding samples of resumes and cover letters that worked for real people in their field.  read more »

Real-Resumes for Students (Real-Resumes Series)

cover of Real-Resumes for Students (Real-Resumes Series)asin: 1885288182
binding: Paperback
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A 192-page book, Real-Resumes for Students shows actual resumes and cover letters that helped students launch a career after graduation from college, technical or professional school, or graduate school. Real-Resumes for Students is based on the philosophy that students have particular problems when they approach resume preparation and job hunting.  read more »

From College to Career: Entry-Level Resumes for Any Major From Accounting to Zoology (Wetfoot.Com Insider Guide)

cover of From College to Career: Entry-Level Resumes for Any Major From Accounting to Zoology (Wetfoot.Com Insider Guide)author: Donald Asher
asin: 1582070792
binding: Paperback
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Whether you are entering business, academia, or a technical position, all job seekers face the same dilemma: How do you develop a powerful resume? From College to Career shows you how to incorporate all your experienceswork, academic, volunteer, and hobbiesinto a cohesive whole that opens doors with potential employers. The difference between academic, technical, and business rsums are explained, and samples for each are provided. Each rsum component is discussed, along with examples of effective content and design.

Applying for Federal Jobs: A Guide to Writing Successful Applications and Resumes for the Job You Want in Government

cover of Applying for Federal Jobs: A Guide to Writing Successful Applications and Resumes for the Job You Want in Governmentauthor: Patricia B. Wood
asin: 094364111X
binding: Paperback
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A Guide to Writing Successful Applications and resumes for the Job You Want in Government. This book is for you if you are a U.S. citizen interested in applying for a job at any salary level with the federal government. That means: * College students or graduates of any age, * High School graduates that have work or volunteer experience, * Current federal employees who want promotions, and * Former federal employees who want to be rehired. Mainly, this book is about writing application forms and resumes to target and get the job you want in the federal government.  read more »

Simplified Grantwriting

cover of Simplified Grantwritingauthor: Mary Ann Burke
asin: 0761945326
binding: Paperback
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"I have reviewed and indeed written books on grantwriting and this is by far the most comprehensive and clear guide to grantwriting ever. The clarity of direction, including sample pages and charts, makes this a winner from beginning to end." Lee Mahon, Ed.D, Professor/Mentor Doctoral Studies The Fielding Graduate Institute Santa Barbara, CA  read more »

How to Manage an Effective Nonprofit Organization: From Writing and Managing Grants to Fundraising, Board Development, and

cover of How to Manage an Effective Nonprofit Organization: From Writing and Managing Grants to Fundraising, Board Development, andauthor: Michael A. Sand
asin: 1564148041
binding: Paperback
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Agency professionals at every level will find themselves referring to How to Manage an Effective Nonprofit Organization anytime they have a problem and need helpful, practical and to-the-point advice from an acknowledged leader in the field. Each of the nine chapters includes numerous practical recommendations: * Board members will learn how to run effective meetings and get and keep the best people on their team. * Busy staff members will learn how to maximize opportunities to obtain grant funds while minimizing the time spent.  read more »

The Travel Writer's Handbook: How to Write - and Sell - Your Own Travel Experiences (Travel Writer's Handbook: How to Write-And

cover of The Travel Writer's Handbook: How to Write - and Sell - Your Own Travel Experiences (Travel Writer's Handbook: How to Write-Andauthor: Louise Purwin Zobel
asin: 1572840846
binding: Paperback
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In the new edition of this standard guide, veteran travel writers Louise Purwin Zobel and Jacqueline Butler cover everything from pre-trip research on the Internet and at the library, to how to obtain writing assignments for websites, to ecotourism and volunteer travel opportunities, to specific marketing strategies and tax information. Written in an accessible, humorous style, the book includes 12 formats for travel articles with surefire appeal to editors and readers, and savvy advice on such topics as finding new angles for overworked subjects and what to take along on the trip.