Study Skills: Careers & Employability

From accountant to zoologist, this new edition of The A-Z of Careers and Jobs is your one-stop shop for insightful guidance on more than 300 different career areas in the UK. This book is designed to help identify what personal strengths fit to what kinds of work, what skills you should highlight on a CV and what you need to know about each job. This book is a quick and informative way to find out about what jobs and careers are out there, from traditional roles to new opportunities in the digital world. For those looking for their first job after school or university, or for anyone considering a change of career, this book provides reliable and up-to-date advice on a wide range of professions to help you choose the right path for you.

Looks in detail at the all-important CV, how to target employers with speculative letters, what to look for in the job ads, what you should and shouldn't say in an interview, and more.

Tips on using the internet and social networking as part of your job search, preparing for interviews and interview techniques, highlighting your transferable skills, answering tough questions, and even negotiating your new salary.

Helps you to develop abilities wanted by today's employers while you're at university or college, such as: effective self-management and self-awareness; team working skills; emotional intelligence; a reflective practitioner approach; problem-solving and task management; creative thinking skills.

Takes you through a series of activities that will help you to gather information about yourself and condense it into the format required to complete your UCAS personal statement for university.

Learn how to create your own employability profile in order to succeed in the competitive jobs market.

Get your foot in the door with prospective employers with an impressive and professional CV

Learn how to give impressive answers to interview questions; deal with interview nerves and project total confidence!

Understand each stage of the job searching process, from creating a CV to negotiating job offers.