Learn More Study Less

Learn More Study Less | PDF | 228 pages | 5 MB

Different strategies make a huge difference in results. By using the strategy outlined in Learn More, Study Less, I have:
- Aced University finals with little or no studying.
- Scored first in an advanced inter-province Chemistry exam Without even being aware I was needed to take the test until five minutes before writing it.
- Read over 70 books each year.
- Scored in the top three percentile for a national exam. Despite never having taken the course being tested.
- Minimized course work to maintain an A average while running a part-time business, presiding over a Toastmasters club, exercising daily and still being able to socialize and party.

 

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How to Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae

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The curriculum vitae, commonly referred to as a CV, Vita, or Vitae, is a detailed biographical description of one’s educational and work background. It differs from a résumé, a one-page description of one’s work experience and educational background not only in length but also in detail. The origin of the term curriculum vitae is Latin and means “the course of one’s life or career.” As such, a CV includes detailed information regarding one’s academic coursework, professional experience, publications, and so on. The curriculum vitae, long in use among professionals in higher education, has gained currency among undergraduates applying for admission to graduate and professional schools, as well as among applicants for selected areas of employment such as those in research, teaching, and management. Moreover, because of the growing tendency to use brief application forms—often only two pages long—some graduate and professional programs actually encourage applicants to enclose a CV with their applications. For
these reasons, the curriculum vitae is often referred to as an “academic résumé.” We have included sample curricula vitae in Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

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Killer Cover Letters and Resumes! The WetFeet Insider Guide

 

Readers of this WetFeet Insider Guide will learn recruiters’s top five pet peeves; how to determine what they have to offer prospective employers; how to write achievement statements, not job descriptions; how to write the perfect cover letter; the core components of an effective resume; solutions for special cases, such as gaps in employment; and common resume blunders to avoid.

 

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Resumes : The 50+ Job Hunter

 

our resume is a piece of paper (or an electronic document) that serves to introduce you to the people who will eventually hire you.
To write a thoughtful resume, you must thoroughly assess your personality, your accomplishments, and the skills you have acquired. The act of composing and submitting a resume also requires you to carefully consider the company or individual that might hire you. What are they looking for, and how can you meet their needs? This book shows you how to organize your personal information and experience into a concise and well written resume, so that your qualifications and potential as an employee will be understood easily and quickly by a complete stranger.

 

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Resume Magic

 

Completely updated information on e-resumes, internet resumes, and scannable resumes
this is a giant compendium of before-and-after resume transformations and advice that’s hailed by professional resume writers as the definitve resource for writing and desigining resumes that get people noticed. It provides trade secrets of a professional resume writer to the person out there trying to put together the best possible resume when applying for the “ideal job position” they want to attain.

 

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Fearless Interviewing - by Mark Stein

 

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How to Write Great Essay - by Lauren Starkey

 

In your preparations for college, you may find yourself facing a handful of high-stakes essays. Your college application requires at least one, and the SAT requires another. Depending upon the high school you attend, or the state you reside in, you may need to write an exit essay, or take the Regents Exam. This book includes specific strategies to help you write great essays, no matter which type you write.
In contrast to basic writing guides that contain plenty of information you don’t need, How to Write Great Essays focuses on the topics most important to you now.You won’t find a comprehensive guide to mechanics, but instead you will get short but thorough lessons on the most common errors made in grammar, spelling, usage, and how to prevent and correct these errors. Every chapter is designed to relate directly to your essay, giving you the knowledge and the know-how you need to succeed.
The book is divided into seven chapters, with the first five covering different aspects of
the writing process:

1. Shows you how to organize your thoughts and ideas before you begin writing,
   with techniques such as freewriting, brainstorming, and outlining.
2. is about saying exactly what you mean by avoiding ambiguous language,
   using modifiers, eliminating unnecessary words and phrases, and using the active
   voice whenever possible.
3. examines word choice and how it can accurately convey your ideas.
4. teaches the most common mechanical errors so you can eliminate them
   from your writing.
5. shows you how to revise, edit, and proofread your essay.
6. covers issues such as long-range planning, prewriting, and understanding
   the topics. Tips on writing to your audience and striking a balance between formality and informality are also explained.
7. shows you how to prepare for timed essays. Learn how to research your exam,
   how to familiarize yourself with possible topic choices,and how to budget your time during the writing process.

The last three chapters of How to Write Great Essays will arm you with specific strategies
for writing both timed (SAT, GED) and untimed (college application, exit) essays.

 

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2500 Keyword to Get You Hired

Keywords represent a subset of this matter. Keywords are nouns and adjectives that serve to describe you professionally. This guide offers a variety of tools for you. For the top professions we identified, you will find a list of at least 20 keywords, an example of their use in a sample resume, and their use in a sample interview question.
Not every keyword is illustrated in every respective resume or sample interview. Inserting every keyword would have made them too wordy and in many cases unrealistic. These samples will give you some ideas, but your use really depends on your own experiences and objectives. Each profession showcases the work of both the authors and the members of the Professional Association of Resume Writers.
Really look over “Tips to Get You Hired” starting on Chapter 3. They will provide you with savvy tips you won’t find anywhere else. The tips are divided into six categories and are very tactical in nature.
We always try to stay away from theory and instead emphasize hands on tactics.

 

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23 Secret to Rediscover Delight and Fulfillmen in Your Work By Carl Dierschow

 

The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else. Job security is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual. Remember: Jobs are owned by the company, you own your career!

—Earl Nightingale, motivational speaker

The philosophy for doing this is simple.

You create your own job satisfaction.

This means you cannot rely on your employers to give you all the answers, if indeed they ever could. You need to take actions to ensure you have motivating work, enjoy the environment and your co-workers, and do not overwork yourself and ignore your personal goals. Peter Drucker explores this concept in his excellent article, “Managing Oneself.”

The secret to job satisfaction is simply the intersection between two simple concepts. The first is that your employer needs value from you or the organization will not be interested in giving you jobs and opportunities for growth. The second concept is that you need things from your employer––reasonable income, interesting jobs, worthwhile contributions, and stimulating learning opportunities. When you have these, you are likely to be a productive employee who is interested in staying with the company for the long term.

It is common for people to never feel as if they have found this “sweet spot.” If you are experiencing stress and lack of job satisfaction, then this book is for you. It will give you some ideas, help you take control of your own job satisfaction, and create a win-win relationship with your employer.

 

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