Opportunities in Building Construction Careers

Opportunities in Building Construction Careers
Author: Michael Sumichrast
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2007-10-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071482059

Presents an overview of the construction industry and opportunities for employment in the field, looks at training and education programs and facilities, describes the jobs of craftworkers, contractors and builders, and remodelers, and includes reference information.

Green Careers in Building and Landscaping: Professional and Skilled Jobs

Green Careers in Building and Landscaping: Professional and Skilled Jobs
Author: Peterson's
Publisher: Peterson's
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0768934478

As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping, this eBook offers detailed information on various careers in the following: building design and construction; installation, operations, & energy-efficiency; commercial, industrial, & residential; landscaping & grooundskeeping; policy, analysis, advocacy & regulatory affairs.You'll also find up-to-date data on job trends, work environment, career paths, earning potential, education/licensure requirements, and contact information for additional resources. Bonus sections include "What Does Being Green Mean," a look at the current interest in sustainability, and "Essays on the Importance of Sustainability," inspirational and insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by folks at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. For more information see Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping.

The Politics of Promotion

The Politics of Promotion
Author: Bonnie Marcus
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2015-03-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118997425

Break into the power circle and build relationships that advance careers The Politics of Promotion offers women the tools and guidance they need to successfully navigate the realities of their organization, emphasizing the need to understand office politics to get the promotions and recognition they deserve. Written by Bonnie Marcus, a professional coach who focuses on helping women advance their careers, this book demonstrates the impact of relationships and sponsorship on career trajectory. Readers will learn why excellence and achievement aren't propulsion enough to get ahead, and how networking with power and intention can make all the difference in perception, reputation, and promotion. Far beyond the typical advice of "be assertive" and "embrace ambition," this book provides a unique and proven method for becoming a bigger player in the workplace and avoiding unexpected trip-ups that can add years to the climb—or end it for good. Many women focus on performance, thinking that good work garners promotion. Too often, they're left outside of the circles of power and influence where decisions are made that affect their careers. The Politics of Promotion provides a framework for breaking into that circle, and taking control of one's own career path, specifically showing how to: Navigate office politics successfully Build and nurture key relationships Get comfortable with self-promotion Avoid potentially disastrous "blindsides" Women who want to advance cannot afford to view politics as "dirty." It's the reality of the workplace, one that differs between organizations and fluctuates over time. Although being savvy about office politics is important for both genders, unconscious bias and stereotypes create special challenges for women. Learning to navigate these complex rules and customs is the key to professional recognition for women, fostering relationships that reach far beyond the next evaluation. Women looking to get ahead will find that the insights in The Politics of Promotion can help smooth the way.

Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge

Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge
Author: Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge 3 Task Committee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2019
Genre: Civil engineering
ISBN: 9780784415221

This report outlines 21 foundational, technical, and professional practice learning outcomes for individuals entering the professional practice of civil engineering.

Skilled Trade Professionals

Skilled Trade Professionals
Author: Corbin Collins
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2019-06-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1538111802

Welcome to the skilled trade field! If you’re interested in a career in trade, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. This book, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers five main areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. Electrician HVAC Technician Plumber Construction Laborer, Craftsperson, and Manager Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Career Opportunities in the Armed Forces

Career Opportunities in the Armed Forces
Author: C. J. Henderson
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2010-04-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1438110626

Profiles more than seventy careers in the American armed forces, including salaries, skills and requirements, advancement, unions, associations, and more.

Bullshit Jobs

Bullshit Jobs
Author: David Graeber
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1501143336

From David Graeber, the bestselling author of The Dawn of Everything and Debt—“a master of opening up thought and stimulating debate” (Slate)—a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs…and their consequences. Does your job make a meaningful contribution to the world? In the spring of 2013, David Graeber asked this question in a playful, provocative essay titled “On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs.” It went viral. After one million online views in seventeen different languages, people all over the world are still debating the answer. There are hordes of people—HR consultants, communication coordinators, telemarketing researchers, corporate lawyers—whose jobs are useless, and, tragically, they know it. These people are caught in bullshit jobs. Graeber explores one of society’s most vexing and deeply felt concerns, indicting among other villains a particular strain of finance capitalism that betrays ideals shared by thinkers ranging from Keynes to Lincoln. “Clever and charismatic” (The New Yorker), Bullshit Jobs gives individuals, corporations, and societies permission to undergo a shift in values, placing creative and caring work at the center of our culture. This book is for everyone who wants to turn their vocation back into an avocation and “a thought-provoking examination of our working lives” (Financial Times).