Real Artists Have Day Jobs
Real Artists Have Day Jobs

Author: Sara Benincasa

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks

Published: 2016-04-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780062369819

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For readers of Lena Dunham, Mindy Kaling, and #Girlboss, a hilarious—yet heartfelt—guide to growing up and taking your place in the world by the popular comedian and author of the highly praised Agorafabulous! While the practical aspects of new adulthood can be nerve-wracking—dating, job-hunting, money-managing—the most important task of all is figuring out who you are and where you fit in the world. Author and comedian Sara Benincasa, now in her mid-thirties, had an absolutely harrowing early twenties and now, on the other side, she has a LOT of hard-earned wisdom and common sense to share. Real Artists Have Day Jobs includes 52 witty, provocative essays on how to live like a real adult—especially for those who have chosen a slightly more offbeat path to get there. Chock full of information and advice, Sara’s warm, smart, empathetic, and quirky voice is relatable to everyone from twenty-somethings and recent college grads to anyone a bit older who’s still trying to figure things out. While Sara doesn’t have all of life’s answers, this indispensable book has more than its share! Essays include: How to Read a Book Real Artists Have Day Jobs The Power of Being a Dork Put Your Clutter in Purgatory Ask for Exactly What You Want Elect Your Own Executive Board Equal parts entertaining and educational, Real Artists Have Day Jobs is a life-changing book for strivers and misunderstood creatives everywhere.

The Apple Revolution
The Apple Revolution

Author: Luke Dormehl

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2012-08-02

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 1448131367

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On 26 May, 2010 Apple Inc. passed Microsoft in valuation as the world's largest technology company. Its consumer electronic products - ranging from computers to mobile phones to portable media devices, not to mention its iTunes, iBook and App Store - have influenced nearly every facet of our lives, and it shows no sign of slowing down. But how did Apple - a company set up in the back room of a house by two friends, and one that always marketed itself as the underdog - become the marketplace leader (and the world's second largest company overall), and is it a good thing to have one company hold so much power? In The Apple Revolution Luke Dormehl shares the inside story of how Apple Inc. came to be; from the formation of the company's philosophies and user-friendly ethos, to the "iPod moment" and global domination, leaving you with a deep understanding of how it was created, why it has flourished, and where it might be going next.

Bullshit Jobs
Bullshit Jobs

Author: David Graeber

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1501143336

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From bestselling writer David Graeber—“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).

The Labor of Lunch
The Labor of Lunch

Author: Jennifer E. Gaddis

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2019-11-12

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 0520971590

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There’s a problem with school lunch in America. Big Food companies have largely replaced the nation’s school cooks by supplying cafeterias with cheap, precooked hamburger patties and chicken nuggets chock-full of industrial fillers. Yet it’s no secret that meals cooked from scratch with nutritious, locally sourced ingredients are better for children, workers, and the environment. So why not empower “lunch ladies” to do more than just unbox and reheat factory-made food? And why not organize together to make healthy, ethically sourced, free school lunches a reality for all children? The Labor of Lunch aims to spark a progressive movement that will transform food in American schools, and with it the lives of thousands of low-paid cafeteria workers and the millions of children they feed. By providing a feminist history of the US National School Lunch Program, Jennifer E. Gaddis recasts the humble school lunch as an important and often overlooked form of public care. Through vivid narration and moral heft, The Labor of Lunch offers a stirring call to action and a blueprint for school lunch reforms capable of delivering a healthier, more equitable, caring, and sustainable future.

Real-Resumes for Customer Service Jobs
Real-Resumes for Customer Service Jobs

Author: Anne McKinney

Publisher: PREP Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9781885288448

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Getting jobs in the customer service field will be easier with this book which gives nearly a hundred sample resumes along with the cover letters that introduced the resumes to potential employers. Those who seek employment in any industry will find valuable advice in this book. If you are restructuring or revising your resume, you will find the help you need when you discover this book which focuses on the language and employment history of folks in the customer service business. The book was created based on the experiences of hundreds of job hunters over a 10-year period. Learn how successful people in the customer service field presented themselves to potential employers!

Real-resumes for Financial Jobs
Real-resumes for Financial Jobs

Author: Anne McKinney

Publisher: PREP Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781885288158

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A book designed to be the best friend of those who want to enter, advance in, and change jobs in one of the hottest industries in the 21st century; finance. The best way to enter a new industry is to look and sound as though you "belong" in the field, so there are resumes to help the career-minded find their first job in the financial world. Other resumes help the financially astute professional advance in the field. You'll find job titles such as these in this book designed to help those who want to move in this hot field of opportunity: auditor, financial services consultant, investment banker, commercial banker, bookkeeper, commercial loan specialist, data entry operator, controller, chief financial officer, budget management specialist, business analyst, business services manager, accounts receivable specialist, insurance adjuster, funds transfer analyst, loan officer, mortgage consultant, real estate broker, revenue field auditor, accounting manager, staff accountant, tax auditor, teller supervisor, training operations manager...and many others!

Real KSAs--knowledge, Skills & Abilities--for Government Jobs
Real KSAs--knowledge, Skills & Abilities--for Government Jobs

Author: Anne McKinney

Publisher: PREP Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781885288349

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Getting a federal government job can be a difficult experience because of the unusual and often complex paperwork. Many federal jobs require KSAs, which stands for Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. This book shows how to write up KSAs in order to present your qualifications and talents in the most effective manner.

What I Really Want to Do on Set in Hollywood
What I Really Want to Do on Set in Hollywood

Author: Brian Dzyak

Publisher: Lone Eagle

Published: 2010-05-26

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0307875164

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Go Hollywood—with a complete, insightful look at the biggest jobs on the movie set. What I Really Want to Do on Set in Hollywood is one-stop shopping for anyone who wants to work in film. It's the only behind-the-scenes title that offers a detailed look at the industry explores more than 35 jobs from around the film industry. A must-have for anyone interested in Hollywood.

Real-resumes for Supply & Logistics Jobs
Real-resumes for Supply & Logistics Jobs

Author: Anne McKinney

Publisher: PREP Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781885288479

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If you've been working in a specialized field like supply or logistics, you really yearn to see sample resumes and cover letters of job hunters who have a similar background to yours. These resumes and cover letters were used in real job campaigns, and they speak the language of supply and logistics. You will gain insights into how to use the specialized language of supply and logistics and actually translate technical concepts of the supply and logistics field into language that can be easily understood.

The Fissured Workplace
The Fissured Workplace

Author: David Weil

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2014-02-17

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 067472612X

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In the twentieth century, large companies employing many workers formed the bedrock of the U.S. economy. Today, on the list of big business's priorities, sustaining the employer-worker relationship ranks far below building a devoted customer base and delivering value to investors. As David Weil's groundbreaking analysis shows, large corporations have shed their role as direct employers of the people responsible for their products, in favor of outsourcing work to small companies that compete fiercely with one another. The result has been declining wages, eroding benefits, inadequate health and safety protections, and ever-widening income inequality. From the perspectives of CEOs and investors, fissuring--splitting off functions that were once managed internally--has been phenomenally successful. Despite giving up direct control to subcontractors and franchises, these large companies have figured out how to maintain the quality of brand-name products and services, without the cost of maintaining an expensive workforce. But from the perspective of workers, this strategy has meant stagnation in wages and benefits and a lower standard of living. Weil proposes ways to modernize regulatory policies so that employers can meet their obligations to workers while allowing companies to keep the beneficial aspects of this business strategy.