12 Universal Skills - Scheele, Peter

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Résumé :
What if there was a shortcut to a successful, meaningful work life? 12 Universal Skills is a practical guidebook packed with the tools and techniques you need to not only survive but to thrive in your job. While other books exist on this subject, 12 Universal Skills is written focusing on those with little or no work experience. This must-read helps you accelerate your learning curve and avoid unnecessary mistakes and frustrations at the beginning of your career. Additionally, the 24-step job search appendix shows you how to effectively search for jobs. With this knowledge, you'll:Learn the many rules and practices that are usually untaught and unwritten Understand what valuable skills and strengths you already possess Build better working relationships and reduce interpersonal conflicts Feel happier and more fulfilled in your career Reduce stress Significantly increase your chances of getting the job or promotion you want The 12 skills:Building Self-Awareness Setting Goals Building Confidence Building Resilience Professional Behaviors Communication Teamwork Working with Your Manager Time Management Decision-Making Networking Getting and Applying Influence For job searchers: If you are looking for a job (maybe your first professional job), using your understanding of the important soft skills employers are always looking for will make you a more attractive candidate. And, not least, it will make you more confident in your job applications and interviews. To further help you, the book includes a powerful job search appendix, tying the job search process to the 12 universal skills. It goes through 24 steps to a successful outcome, including how to engage your network, make a resume / CV, write a cover letter, answer common interview questions, and negotiate the best package. Combined with the 12 universal skills, this is invaluable knowledge for anyone unsure of how to effectively go job hunting, including those applying for graduate programs, trainee positions, internships, and apprenticeships.

Biographie:
Peter is a writer with a long career in management, business, and IT. He has worked with large organizations like Siemens, Maersk, Coop, IBM, and Teradata and in diverse industries including retail, manufacturing, health care, finance, shipping, gaming, and government. Originally from Denmark, Peter now resides in Spain with his wife.