For courses in Career Development, Introductory Business, and Human Relations for Business.

This text  was developed to provide learners with opportunities to gain insight into the self and impact on career development,  and to explore and examine current and future career paths, develop positive relationships and learn how to handle challenges in the workplace.  This book will lead readers through an entire career life.  By reading this book and completing activities at the end of each chapter learners will have opportunities to grow both personally and professionally by enhancing communication and interpersonal skills.  Exceptionally readable, well-illustrated, and based on current research, the fourth edition of this unique presentation of career development techniques and skills emphasizes the necessity of “Designing” a successful career.  It inspires and guides students to think creatively and critically rather than just engage in or accept a one-way job hunt.

TECHNOLOGY OFFERING: MyStudentSuccessLab is available with this book upon request. It is an online solution designed to help students 'Start strong, Finish stronger' by building skills for ongoing personal and professional development. Go to www.mystudentsuccesslab.com/coming for a Point and Click DEMO of the Time Management module.  

Career by Design is known for its focus on creative and practical communication skills.  Drawing on the authors' expertise in human relations, this text helps students understand the importance of interpersonal skills in designing one's optimal career.  Career by Design shows students how to explore and examine their personal potential for specific career options, to develop positive relationships, and to learn how to navigate stressful challenges in the workplace and achieve success and balance. 

This book will lead readers through an entire career life, beginning with the importance of developing an educational/career plan.  By reading this book and completing activities at the end of each chapter, students will grow both personally and professionally by enhancing interpersonal skills, which are critical to career success. 

Features include:

• Examples of online resumes - highlight the most current trend in job-seeking skills.
• Link to Gallup Strengthfinder - provides students an opportunity to explore their strengths, leadership style, and careers best suited for them.
• Self-Reflection Activities - help students to apply what they have learned to their own life.                                 

Additional Support - in and out of the classroom…

Career By Design now has its own Companion Website designed to help students review the text material.  This site (www.prenhall.com/hanna) can also be accessed through the Student Success Supersite (www.prenhall.com/success), where students and faculty will find an array of resources.

To view the website that accompanies this text, please go to http://www.prenhall.com/hanna.

Start strong. Finish stronger.

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