Ultimate New Job

The Definitive Guide to Surviving and Thriving As A New Starter

This book

• Covers every aspect of starting a new job or internship, tackling the top 15 questions that people ask when starting a new position • Includes essential advice, such as managing a difficult new boss and managing your image • Provides extra material available on The CV

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Description

Author Information

James Innes is an accomplished author and the Founder and Managing Director of The CV Centre - the UK's leading CV consultancy. Following more than a decade of experience heading up The CV Centre, James is widely considered to be one of the UK's leading careers experts. Visit his website at: http://www.ineedacv.co.uk/. Edition: 1 Date: 03/03/2012 Price: £14.99 Paperback: 9780749464097 Ebook: 9780749464844 Pages: 232 Format (mm): 242x168 Product Category: General Subject: Job Seeking

Table of Contents

Introduction

1 A new job

1 Handling the offer 2 Leaving your last job 3 Being prepared

2 The first week

4 D-Day – your first day 5 Understanding your purpose 6 Knowledge is power

3 The people

7 Managing your new boss 8 Finding your place within the team 9 Handling your subordinates 10 Networking and socialising

4 The learning curve

11 Planning and organisation 12 Time management 13 Communication 14 Writing skills 15 Presentations 16 Meetings 17 Remote working 18 Working abroad

5 Coping with problems

19 Dealing with difficult people 20 Handling office politics 21 Pressure and stress 22 Coping with change at work 23 Imposing change at work 24 Feel like jumping ship?

6 Onwards and upwards

25 Training 26 Performance appraisals 27 Time for a pay rise? 28 Getting promoted 29 Moving on

7 My five top tips to survive and thrive in your new job

30 Survive and thrive