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Psychometric testingthe Aptitude test Workbook: Discover your Potential and improve your career options with Practice Psychometric tests 2edJim BarrettMany organisations and educational institutions use psychometric testing to uncover candidates’ abilities and asses their potential. The Aptitude Test Workbook will help candidates prepare for these tests and give them an awareness of their strengths and where they could take you. A companion to Test Your Own Aptitude, it contains 16 tests with over 400 questions - verbal, numerical, perceptual, spatial, and practical. With new detailed explanations to aid your learning as well as real life assessments, this new edition is a vital read.

Pbk | 208pp | 9780749461904 | 2011 | A$29.95 | nZ$36.95

the complete Personality Assessment: Psychometric tests to reveal your true PotentialJim Barrett and HugH greenHow can you discover where your true potential lies? Is it possible to balance work and life more effectively? What has been holding you back? The Complete Personality Assessment uses psychometric and analytical techniques to help you answer all of these questions and more. Consisting of a series of personality tests, motivation tests, and competency exercises, it takes a structured approach to help you understand how to control underlying emotions that have been standing in your way. It covers everything you need to realise your full potential, including a career development profile, action plans for change, a life balance test, career motivation test, and a competency checklist.

Pbk | 184pp | 9780749463731 | 2011 | A$33.95 | nZ$39.95

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the graduate Psychometric test Workbook: essential Preparation for Quantative reasoning, Data interpretation and Verbal reasoning tests 2edmike BryonEmployers want to fill their top management posts with candidates of the highest calibre. Any mistake in their recruitment process can mean wasteful costs in both time and money. Consequently, recruitment to any management post is by rigorous selection, often including a range of psychometric tests. The Graduate Psychometric Test Workbook provides essential preparation for graduates or managers who face psychometric tests, whether as part of selection or assessment procedures.

Pbk | 240pp | 9780749461744 | 2011 | A$27.95 | nZ$32.95

how to master Psychometric tests: expert Advice on test Preparation with Practice Questions from leading test Providers 4edmark ParkinsonPsychometric tests are used by the majority of medium to large-sized organisations to assess the abilities of clerical, technical, graduate, and executive job candidates. There is also an increasing trend for universities to use them as part of their admissions procedure. This best-selling guide provides the perfect introduction to tests and test making. Now with more practice questions, it covers ability tests and personality questionnaires, giving you a detailed insight into the world of psychometrics.

Pbk | 192pp | 9780749461287 | 2010 | A$24.95 | nZ$29.95

how to Pass graduate Psychometric tests: essential Preparation for numerical and Verbal Ability tests Plus Personality Questionnaires 4edmike BryonHow to Pass Graduate Psychometric Tests provides a huge bank of questions as well as advice and practice exercises to help you prepare for the rigorous tests used by employers, helping you to build up speed, accuracy, and confidence. Covering a range of numerical and verbal skills, it provides 500 practice questions, including 10 realistic full length practice tests; a glossary of essential terms in English usage; a glossary of key mathematical terms and methods; study tips and winning test strategies; and answers, explanations and interpretations of your scores.

Pbk | 264pp | 9780749467999 | 2013.05 | A$31.95 | nZ$38.95

how to Pass Professional level Psychometric tests: challenging Practice Questions for graduate and Professional recruitment 3edSam al-JaJJokaHow to Pass Professional Level Psychometric Tests contains a wealth of practice questions to help prepare you for exactly the type of tests you will face in recruitment assessments for professional careers. A staggering 650 questions and answers, consisting of 20 timed practice tests, reflect real life exams favoured by the most popular organisations. It is particularly useful for those facing aggressive psychometric tests, particularly candidates for careers in IT, management, and finance.

Pbk | 208pp | 9780749467951 | 2013.05 | A$27.95 | nZ$32.95

iQ and Psychometric tests: Assess your Personality Aptitude and intelligence 2edPHiliP CarterIQ and psychometric tests are increasingly used in recruitment and selection procedures by those companies who want to ensure they employ workers of the highest calibre. With hundreds of questions on verbal, numerical and spatial ability, memory, creativity, and personality, IQ and Psychometric Tests will help you to weigh up your strengths and weaknesses and improve your score. It also includes two full length IQ tests. Vital preparation for anyone facing these tests as part of a recruitment procedure, IQ and Psychometric Tests will also appeal to anyone who enjoys stretching their mind and exercising their brain.

Pbk | 232pp | 9780749461966 | 2010 | A$29.95 | nZ$37.95

iQ and Psychometric test Workbook: essential Preparation for Verbal numerical and spatial Aptitude tests and Personality testsPHiliP CarterAlthough most people believe that there is little we can do to improve the intelligence we were born with, the brain can be exercised just like any other part of the body. Thought processes and intelligence scoring can be improved by practising different types of testing. This title from IQ expert Philip Carter is a companion volume to the bestselilng IQ and Psychometric Tests, and it includes not only hundreds of practice questions, but also answers but explanations.

Pbk | 248pp | 9780749462611 | 2011 | A$27.95 | nZ$33.95

management level Psychometric Assessments: over 400 numerical, Verbal and non-verbal Practice Questions to help you land that senior jobmike BryonWith intense competition for top management jobs and increased pressure on organisations to select the best candidates, more and more firms are now using challenging psychometric tests as part of their recruitment and assessment procedures. Also used to identify management potential in existing staff, tests are increasingly used to select the weakest employees when job cuts beckon. Management Level Psychometric Assessments offers more types of assessment than any other management testing book.

Pbk | 312pp | 9780749456917 | 2012 | A$32.95 | nZ$39.95

Ultimate Psychometric tests: over 1000 Verbal numerical Diagrammatic and iQ Practice tests 2edmike BryonThe use of psychometric tests in job selection procedures is more prominent than ever and for unprepared candidates they represent a considerable challenge. The best-selling Ultimate Psychometric Tests, now in its second edition, is the biggest book of its kind, containing over 1000 practice test questions plus answers and explanations. Also including an overview of which companies employ which tests, including L’oreal, Sony, HMV, Toyota, and IKEA among others, it has plenty of advice on how to get test-wise.

Pbk | 288pp | 9780749463496 | 2012 | A$36.95 | nZ$43.95

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Psychometrics in coaching: Using Psychological and Psychometric tools for Development 2edJonatHan PassmoreWith a growing demand for psychometric testing in the coaching profession, coaches and practitioners alike need to understand the psychology underpinning the tests as well as how to select and apply them effectively. Written by an international team of global coaching practitioners and psychometricians, this book provides an overview of using psychometrics and providing feedback and offers clear explanations of the key models and tools used in coaching today. It is an essential resource for those seeking expert guidance from the leading writers in the field, as well as students on psychology, psychometrics, business and human resources programmes.

Pbk | 440pp | 9780749466640 | 2012 | A$81 | nZ$97

skills AnD APtitUDe testinghow to succeed at an Assessment centre: essential Preparation for Psychometric tests, group and role-play exercises, Panel interviews and Presentations 3edHarry tolley and roBert WoodWhen applying for a new job or promotion many people face the rigours of an assessment centre. Candidates often fail to do themselves justice as they are unaware of the different type of assessment tasks they may have to undertake. How to Succeed at an Assessment Centre provides ideal preparation for assessment events and gives expert advice on all the key issues such as how the assessments are conducted, how to behave in formal and informal situations as well as how to prepare for the different forms of assessment.

Pbk | 204pp | 9780749462291 | 2011 | A$29.95 | nZ$36.95

great Answers to tough career Dilemmas: test your Aptitude, Be inspired and Discover your ideal careermike BryonWhether you are entering or re-entering the current job market, it can be a daunting prospect filled with self-doubt, a lack of knowledge, and confusion. Great Answers to Tough Career Dilemmas helps you to overcome these setbacks by finding out which jobs you are suited for and providing information on how to get there. Beginning with a startling insight into the current job market with emerging trends and new opportunities, such as working for the super-rich and media technology, it provides a complete aptitude test and analyses to give you a clear picture of which jobs you would excel at.

Pbk | 256pp | 9780749454135 | 2011 | A$31.95 | nZ$38.95

how to Pass Advanced Aptitude tests 2edJim BarrettThe use of tests as part of job selection and assessment procedures has now become routine. Most candidates can expect to face a battery of tests, including those which identify a person’s aptitude for a particular job. How to Pass Advanced Aptitude Tests is aimed at those applying for positions of increased responsibility, where the selection procedures can be even more rigorous. It will familiarise you with the types of test you may face so that through practice you will improve your scores.

Pbk | 184pp | 9780749461423 | 2010 | A$29.95 | nZ$35.95

how to Pass Data interpretation tests: Unbeatable Practice for numerical and Quantitative reasoning and Problem solving testsmike BryonData interpretation tests are fast becoming the most common type of numeracy questions set in psychometric examinations. Almost every battery of psychometric tests will include a data interpretation sub test, or series of questions in this discipline, and at some point in their career almost everyone will have to pass one. How to Pass Data Interpretation Tests provides over 300 practice data interpretation questions, with answers and detailed explanations to help you improve your score.

Pbk | 216pp | 9780749462321 | 2011 | A$24.95 | nZ$29.95

how to Pass Diagrammatic reasoning tests: essential Practice for Abstract, input type and spatial reasoning testsmike BryonTests of diagrammatic reasoning feature in the recruitment process for professional services, finance, accountancy, graduate traineeships, architecture, engineering, and even the UKCAT. Doing well in these common assessments is largely down to practice. How to Pass Diagrammatic Reasoning Tests contains over 300 practice questions involving a series of pictorial or diagrammatic questions with little or no resort to words or numbers. Each chapter is organised into blocks of warm up questions with a mini test at the end.

Pbk | 240pp | 9780749449711 | 2008 | A$33.95 | nZ$39.95

how to Pass selection tests: essential Preparation for numerical, Verbal, clerical and it tests 4edmike Bryon and sanJay modHaHow to Pass Selection Tests provides all the expert advice and practice material needed to improve a score in selection tests. Full of numerical, verbal, and clerical practice tests, it also gives guidance on why employers use tests, the most common types of test, how to improve chances of success, and what to do if you fail. Complete with answers and full explanations, How to Pass Selection Tests will help the reader to familiarise themselves with different types of questions, boost their confidence, and cope with nervousness.

Pbk | 224pp | 9780749462116 | 2011 | A$24.95 | nZ$29.95

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iQ and Aptitude tests: Assess your Verbal, numerical and spatial reasoning skillsPHiliP CarterAn aptitude test is designed to measure the potential for achievement in an individual, whilst an IQ test is a standardised test designed to measure intelligence. Both are now increasingly encountered in recruitment, selection, and assessment procedures. IQ and Aptitude Tests contains over 350 practice questions together with answers, explanations, and a guide to assessing performance. The questions are organised into four IQ tests together with verbal, spatial, and numerical aptitude tests.

Pbk | 168pp | 9780749461959 | 2010 | A$29.95 | nZ$35.95

test your emotional intelligence: improve your eQ and learn how to impress Potential employers 2edPHiliP CarterEmotional Intelligence is the ability to be aware of one’s own emotions and those of other people. In today’s workplace more and more companies are using emotional intelligence tests to vet job applicants and assess staff as they recognise that positive behaviours are just as important as technical expertise. Test Your Emotional Intelligence will help you to think about various aspects of your personality and identify your strengths and weaknesses.

Pbk | 184pp | 9780749462307 | 2011 | A$25.95 | nZ$31.95

Ultimate Aptitude tests: Assess and Develop your Potential with numerical, Verbal and Abstract tests 2edJim BarrettTo measure your competence as well as your potential for achievement, aptitude tests are increasingly used by organisations to select the best staff for their teams and develop those already employed. Ultimate Aptitude Tests, now in its second edition, is the largest and most comprehensive book of its kind, boasting over 1000 realistic practice questions and detailed answers and explanations.

Pbk | 232pp | 9780749463175 | 2012 | A$34.95 | nZ$41.95

VerBAl testinghow to Pass Advanced Verbal reasoning tests: essential Practice for english Usage, critical reasoning and reading comprehension tests 2edmike BryonBy testing expert Mike Bryon, How to Pass Advanced Verbal Reasoning Tests provides a huge bank of questions to help you prepare for difficult graduate and managerial recruitment and assessment tests. Offering unbeatable score-improving practice for both online and print tests, it provides 110 warm up questions to get you started and 500+ questions overall. Including four timed realistic tests with interpretations of your score, it contains everything you need to prepare for verbal reasoning tests, stand out from the crowd, and bag that job.

Pbk | 256pp | 9780749467937 | 2013.05 | A$31.95 | nZ$38.95

how to Pass Verbal reasoning tests: tests involving missing Words, Word links, Word swap, hidden sentences and Verbal logical reasoning 4edHarry tolley and ken tHomasVerbal reasoning or literacy tests are commonly used for selection and assessment purposes in order to establish how competent candidates are in their use of English. How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests will help you prepare for such tests and gain the confidence to succeed. There is expert advice on improving skills and test techniques, as well as hundreds of practice questions that will help you get used to the type of questions asked.

Pbk | 184pp | 9780749456962 | 2010 | A$29.95 | nZ$35.95

the Verbal reasoning test Workbook: Unbeatable Practice for Verbal Ability, english Usage and interpretation and judgement testsmike BryonAs employers increase their use of psychometric tests to select staff - and more competition for jobs and placements - it has never been more important to excel in them. Almost every battery of psychometric tests will include a verbal reasoning subtest or series of questions. The Verbal Reasoning Test Workbook will help you to prepare for these tests, offering you everything you need for a comprehensive programme of self-study, including advice on what to expect on the day, English usage questions, sentence sequences, and 150 warm up questions.

Pbk | 256pp | 9780749463380 | 2011 | A$31.95 | nZ$38.95

nUmerAcy testinghow to Pass Advanced numeracy tests: improve your scores in numerical reasoning and Data interpretation Psychometric tests 2edmike BryonBy testing expert Mike Bryon, How to Pass Advanced Numeracy Tests provides a wealth of practice questions and detailed explanations to boost your ability in a range of numeracy assessment tests. With over 500 practice questions and four realistic tests, it is ideal for graduate and management level candidates who want to revise the basics and progress to more difficult questions. Sections on quantitative reasoning, data interpretation, and business judgement offer realistic practice to help you rise to the challenge and beat the competition.

Pbk | 184pp | 9780749467890 | 2013.05 | A$29.95 | nZ$35.95

how to Pass numeracy tests: test your knowledge of number Problems, Data interpretation tests and number sequences 4edHarry tolley and ken tHomasHow to Pass Numeracy Tests will help you practice for timed tests, revise your maths and numeracy knowledge and improve your test technique. Providing over 350 practice questions it also gives vital advice on how the tests are marked and what you can do to optimise results. The wide variety of practice includes 20 timed tests on data interpretation, number sequences and number problems, covering percentages, averages, currency, decimals, whole numbers, multiplication, and division as well as adding and substracting.

Pbk | 216pp | 9780749467913 | 2013.05 | A$29.95 | nZ$36.95

how to Pass numerical reasoning tests: A step-by-step guide to learning key numeracy skills 2edHeidi smitHDesigned to help anyone lacking in practice, How to Pass Numerical Reasoning Tests is an invaluable resource for brushing up on your maths skills. An overview of the basics is followed by a step-by-step guide to numerical tests including fractions and decimals, rates, percentages, data interpretation, and ratios and proportions. Written in an approachable way and using an easy to follow format, it will help boost your understanding and develop your analytical skills. Focusing on the core areas of numeracy, it will help you learn to answer questions without using a calculator and will dramatically increase your numerical confidence.

Pbk | 240pp | 9780749467975 | 2013.05 | A$31.95 | nZ$37.95

the numeracy test Workbook: everything you need for a successful Programme of self study including Quick tests and Full-length realistic mock-ups 2edmike BryonNumeracy, or numerical reasoning tests are one of the most common types of psychometric tests used in assessment and selection procedures, and now with increased competition for jobs and placements it has never been more important to excel in them. This second edition of The Numeracy Test Workbook includes over 1000 questions and is the perfect starting point if you lack practice or confidence. It gives you the opportunity to improve your numerical skills before facing a real-life test.

Pbk | 240pp | 9780749462079 | 2011 | A$31.95 | nZ$37.95

test your numerical Aptitude: how to Assess your numeracy skills and Plan your careerJim BarrettTest Your Numerical Aptitude will allow those who are uncertain of their numerical ability to build their confidence, slowly and surely, until they are ready to tackle any kind of numerical test. For those who already have some numerical skills, this book will provide a chance to brush up on your knowledge, and to identify further levels of capability. Test Your Numerical Aptitude also provides motivation and personality tests along with career advice and a career index.

Pbk | 192pp | 9780749450649 | 2007 | A$24.95 | nZ$28.95

APPlying For A joBreadymade job search letters: Winning letters and emails to help you get your Dream job 4edlynn WilliamsA well-written letter can help you to secure a job interview. It directs attention to your good points and away from your weaker ones, helping you to create the right impression and get your point across clearly and concisely. Whether you have considerable experience, are looking for a first job, or returning from a career break, you need to be able to write a professional, business-like letter. Your letter is the first thing that the employer sees, so the impression that they get at this stage will stay with them.

Pbk | 224pp | 9780749453220 | 2008 | A$24.95 | nZ$29.95

Ultimate cover letters: the Definitive guide to job search letters and Follow-up strategies 3edmartin JoHn yateIn the competitive world of job-hunting everything depends on first impressions, so it is important to know how to write a compelling letter. Ultimate Cover Letters, from best selling author and careers expert Martin John Yate, describes how to do just that, helping you to open doors to job interviews and offers of employment. As well as sound advice on assembling letters and how to use key ‘power phrases’ to get results, the book provides over 100 sample letters to cover a variety of situations.

Pbk | 280pp | 9780749464059 | 2012 | A$35.95 | nZ$43.95

Ultimate job search: the Definitive guide to networking, interviews and Follow-up strategies 3edlynn WilliamsStarting work or changing jobs can be one of life’s most stressful experiences, and with today’s crowded job market it is more of a challenge than ever. A ‘one-stop shop’ for all job hunters, Ultimate Job Search takes the stress out of job hunting and provides advice on all stages, from preparing a powerful CV; sample cover letters and emails; making a great impression at interviews; to dealing with offers and rejections. The breadth of detail is exhaustive and with real-life comments from employers and recruitment professionals, Ultimate Job Search will be invaluable to anyone looking for a new job at any stage of their career.

Pbk | 256pp | 9780749464080 | 2012 | A$35.95 | nZ$42.95

cVsgreat Answers to tough cV Problems: cV secrets From a top career coachJenny rogersHow do I find out what the employer really wants? How do I get noticed when applying online? How can I keep it to 2-3 pages? What is ‘CV Language’ and how can I learn it? How do I get around the obstacle of something embarrassing in my CV (eg dismissal or unemployment)? What about social networks? What if I seem over- or under-qualified for the job? Great Answers to Tough CV Problems will help you solve these and many more of the burning questions that face today’s job seeker.

Pbk | 224pp | 9780749462802 | 2011 | A$29.95 | nZ$36.95

Preparing the Perfect cV: how to make a great impression and get the job you Want 5edreBeCCa CorfieldEvery job hunter needs an impressive CV that describes their educational and professional history. A well-prepared and individually tailored CV is invaluable and can greatly improve your chances of getting the job you want. Preparing The Perfect CV provides sample CVs for job seekers of different abilities applying for various types of work. It is therefore useful for every age and calibre, from school leavers to those wishing to return to work after a career break.

Pbk | 160pp | 9780749456542 | 2009 | A$19.95 | nZ$23.95

readymade cVs: Winning cVs and cover letters for every type of job 5edlynn WilliamsThis best-selling guide sets out the ground rules for preparing a CV by showing how to select which details go in and which stay out, how to lay out and present a CV, and how to make a great first impression. It includes sample CVs for a wide variety of jobs: practical, creative, administrative, sales and marketing, technical, and management, with online template CVs and covering letters ready for you to download and customise.

Pbk | 248pp | 9780749465056 | 2012 | A$31.95 | nZ$37.95

Ultimate cV: over 100 Winning cVs to help you get the interview and the job 3edmartin JoHn yateUltimate CV describes how to create an irresistible CV that will help you to stand out from the competition, opening doors to job interviews and offers of employment. Covering all aspects of this crucial part of the job-hunting process, Martin John Yate shows you how to turn plain facts into a powerful sales pitch. With advice on hunting for jobs as well as hundreds of sample CVs tailored to specific jobs and situations, this indispensable book will give you everything you need to create a distinctive, professional CV that will get you that job.

Pbk | 336pp | 9780749464042 | 2012 | A$37.95 | nZ$45.95

interVieWsgreat Answers to tough interview Questions 9edmartin JoHn yateThis new edition of a best-selling job-hunting book should be an essential companion for job seekers at any stage of their career. Dealing with the whole process - from creating an outstanding CV and answering the most dreaded interview questions to negotiating a salary - it gives you the advice you need to get a competitive edge in today’s increasingly crowded job market. Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions is full of examples of difficult questions that interviewers like to throw at you, showing you how to answer them in a way that will advance your application and help you to secure your dream job.

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knockout job interview Presentations: how to Present with confidence, Beat the competition and impress your Way into a top jobreBeCCa CorfieldPresenting in a job interview can be incredibly daunting. Candidates often lack the confidence and skills so they fail to do themselves justice and impress the panel. Knockout Job Interview Presentations takes you through the whole process of planning and making a presentation as part of a job interview and helps you to understand what employers are looking for and learn how to provide it. It will help you to have a positive outlook, plan so that you know what to include and how, cope with seen and unseen briefs, make all of the practical preparations, then get it right on the day, handling nerves and making an impact.

Pbk | 144pp | 9780749457150 | 2010 | A$18.95 | nZ$22.95

successful interview skills: how to Prepare, Answer tough Questions and get your ideal job 5edreBeCCa CorfieldEveryone at some point in their life will have to attend an interview. Whether they are applying for a job, a promotion, a training programme or even a college course, the fact remains that a questioning process will occur and the need to create a good impression is essential. Now in its fifth edition, this extremely useful guide shows you how to portray professionalism and confidence and take control of the interview process. Breaking the process down into accessible steps, Rebecca Corfield identifies the ways in which you can prepare for an interview, providing example questions and advice on how to answer them.

Pbk | 144pp | 9780749456528 | 2009 | A$24.95 | nZ$29.95

Ultimate interview: 100s of great interview Answers tailored to specific jobs 3edlynn WilliamsUltimate Interview will give you all the background information that you need as well as essential practice to secure that job. Uniquely among interview guidebooks, it organises common interview questions according to specific job types, such as management, sales and marketing, administrative, and clerical. Each section looks at the thinking behind the questions, and suggests an effective method of answering.

Pbk | 232pp | 9780749464066 | 2012 | A$34.95 | nZ$41.95

BUsiness skillsthe 30 Day mBA in Business Finance: your Fast track guide to Business successColin BarroWThe 30 Day MBA in Business Finance provides a complete ‘course’ in business finance, covering 13 key topics which fall under three main headings - the Fundamentals of Business Finance, Corporate Capital Structures and Financial Strategies and Special Topics. Learn what they teach you at the world’s top accountancy firms and Business Schools and why it matters to you.

Pbk | 248pp | 9780749462154 | 2011 | A$34.95 | nZ$42.95

successful networking: how to Build new networks for career and company ProgressionfranCes kayThe benefits of networking are many - improving the chances of keeping a job, getting a new one, career progression, learning how to get along with others, and improving personal effectiveness and company performance. Successful Networking is designed to remove the fear factor and encourage people to make the effort to ‘network for success’. It gives you advice and guidance on handling any social or workplace situation that could be awkward. People are complex, and a lack of awareness of ‘soft skills’ can cause endless workplace challenges.

Pbk | 208pp | 9780749458799 | 2010 | A$24.95 | nZ$29.95

WorkPlAce sUrViVAl skillsthe careerist: 100 Ways to get Ahead at WorkrHymer rigByThe Careerist: 100 Ways to Get Ahead at Work is a handy, quick-fix reference guide on how to improve your career prospects. Based on the weekly column in the Financial Times by Rhymer Rigby, it provides expert advice for those difficult career moments such as how to: do presentations, work a room, delegate effectively, market yourself, bounce back from failure, sack someone, use extracurricular activities, be more ambitious, change sector, make a good impression, ask for a pay rise, future proof your career, get headhunted, socialise with colleagues, find a mentor, deal with fights at work, deal with stress, set goals, manage former colleagues, step into big shoes, come across well in meetings, make humour work for you, deal with criticism, resign, and much, much more.

Pbk | 248pp | 9780749465926 | 2012 | A$35.95 | nZ$42.95

successful time management 3edPatriCk forsytHSuccessful Time Management is packed with proven tips and techniques to help you review and assess your time management and adopt new work practices to improve it. The book includes great time-saving ideas, practical solutions and checklists, plus advice on: controlling paperwork; organising your e-mail inbox; delegating and working with others; prioritising to focus on key issues; getting and staying organised. This essential guide will help you minimise time-wasting and interruptions, and focus on the priority tasks that will lead to success in your job and career.

Pbk | 192pp | 9780749467227 | 2013.03

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how to sell yourselfray groseEveryone working in an organisation has seen unworthy executives advance up the corporate ladder while more competent alternatives have been overlooked. Why does this seemingly unfair situation occur over and over again? It is because many dedicated and competent executives concentrate on doing their jobs to the very best of their ability but fail to promote themselves as valuable organisational members. It illustrates how the ‘correct’ image for an individual is rarely just a projection of personality, as successful executives purposefully design, manufacture, and adapt their image appropriately for their position and to the culture of their organisation.

Pbk | 104pp | 9780749456382 | 2010 | A$21.95 | nZ$26.95

Ultimate new job: the Definitive guide to surviving and thriving As A new starterJames innesHow long do you stay in each job? Millions of us change roles on average every three years. A nation of job-hoppers, every promotion or change presents the same issues and worries and there’s no getting away from those first day nerves. Ultimate New Job will prepare you for the toughest few months of your life, when fitting in is everything and first impressions count. Covering every aspect of starting a new job or internship, it tackles the top fifteen questions that people ask when starting a new position, from handling the offer and resigning from your current post, to researching the organisation, networking, and finding your place within the team.

Pbk | 232pp | 9780749464097 | 2012 | A$34.95 | nZ$41.95

Understanding emotional intelligence: strategies for Boosting your eQ and Using it in the Workplaceneilson kite and franCes kayEmotional intelligence, more than IQ and technical know-how, gives a valuable competitive edge to organisations and is crucial to the success of individuals. Used to its full advantage, emotional intelligence can improve relationships with vital business contacts to achieve your desired outcomes, help you perform better at interview and job applications, and improve your decision making on a day to day basis. By applying the principles of emotional intelligence to the working environment and describing familiar situations in jargon-free language, Understanding Emotional Intelligence will show you how to negotiate more effectively, develop leadership skills, develop an emotionally aware organisation, use EQ as a management strategy, manage relationships with colleagues, and develop your self-confidence.

Pbk | 240pp | 9780749458805 | 2011 | A$31.95 | nZ$37.95

Win at Work: navigate the nasties, get things Done and get AheadsHaun BeldingIn today’s competitive work environment it is essential to get ahead and get noticed. We do have control over our success in life - we have an opportunity, every day, to change the odds in our favour. Win at Work covers all the areas that we can change and take into our own hands such as winning with people, winning in the workplace, team tips, rules for making great impressions, and how to achieve success. Each section contains approximately 20 short snappy chapters with research references from a number of countries and anecdotal stories from the author’s experiences around the world.

Pbk | 192pp | 9780749457112 | 2010 | A$26.95 | nZ$31.95

time Well spent: getting things Done through effective time managementlyndon Jones and Paul loftusIt is possible to have an overwhelmingly busy life and job and still be productive. Organisation and modification of major work habits can turn people into high-performing professionals with control over their work and life. Time Well Spent teaches you how to be efficient and accomplish more with less effort. It includes chapters on getting to know yourself better, avoiding procrastination, using and analysing your time, organising your workload and workplace, handling interruptions, making best use of information and technology, delegating, and conducting meetings effectively.

Pbk | 256pp | 9780749456498 | 2009 | A$27.95 | nZ$33.95

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motiVAtion Be a Free range human: escape the 9-5, create a life you love and still Pay the Billsmarianne CantWellFree Range is the new career change. T rapped in a job that’s ‘just not you’? Always dreaming of your next vacation and counting down to the weekend? Imagine getting paid to do something that brings you alive, without ever having to walk into an office again. It’s all possible with this smart guide that breaks you out of the career-cage and puts you in control of your life. Be a Free Range Human is a breezy, energising and straight-talking guide to creating an amazing lifestyle and a great income, doing what you love (on your own terms).

Pbk | 280pp | 9780749466107 | 2013.01 | A$35.95 | nZ$43.95

Boreout! overcoming Workplace DemotivationPHiliPPe rotHlin and Peter r WerderThis book explores demotivation in the workplace, which is caused by a lack of challenge at work because of repetitive and monotonous tasks, a lack of interest in the job, and downright boredom. Employees have given up and become resigned to their situation, while they suffer what is effectively the opposite of office burnout. Boreout has become widespread among employees around the world, although the problem is only recently being recognised by employers.

hbk | 160pp | 9780749453398 | 2008 | A$35.95 | nZ$39.95

make your Brain Work: how to maximize your efficiency, Productivity and effectivenessamy BrannEveryone wants to be more effective at work and to get maximum impact from minimum effort. Make Your Brain Work shows you how to do this, using the latest insights from neuroscience about how our mind works and what really makes us tick. Author Amy Brann is an expert in brain science, but you don’t have to be: she has distilled the key findings you need into non-technical, practical guidance. Read this clear, engaging book and discover the things you can do to get yourself functioning at the top of your capabilities, more of the time. Learn the habits, techniques and behaviours that will get you the results you want, by making your brain work for you.

Pbk | 312pp | 9780749467579 | 2013.01 | A$36.95 | nZ$44.95

motivate to Win: learn how to motivate yourself and others to really get results 3edriCHard dennyIn Motivate to Win Richard Denny shows how you can transform your dreams of success into reality by becoming more motivated. Motivation is essential for business survival as well as a rewarding personal life, so learning the skills and techniques to improve it is never time wasted. This stimulating book covers every aspect of this important life-skill including, how to become highly motivated and achieve goals, understanding what motivates others and inspiring them, and avoiding the pitfalls of de-motivation.

Pbk | 184pp | 9780749456467 | 2009 | A$23.95 | nZ$28.95

succeed For yourself: Unlock your Potential for success and happiness 3edriCHard dennyIn Succeed for Yourself, Richard Denny shows how you can transform your individual dream of success into reality. Crammed with common-sense advice and inspiring ideas, Succeed for Yourself will take you on a journey of self-discovery that will help you seize your self-belief, set goals and achieve them, overcome setbacks and rejection, become highly motivated, and find happiness at home and at work. Richard Denny believes that everybody has the potential within them for achieving success, wealth, and happiness.

Pbk | 224pp | 9780749456443 | 2009 | A$24.95 | nZ$29.95

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