Forty years, 10,000 days, 80,000 hours. Measure it any way you like, but this is about the length of your career. With so much of your life spent working, why not spend a bit of time planning your career in an organized, strategic, manner? - Are you a bit fuzzy on your career goals? - Is your work-life balance not under control? - Have you achieved some career success and are considering change - but to what? - Are you uncomfortable discussing career issues with your manager? This book addresses these questions, and provides practical, real-life advice on managing your career successfully. About the Author: Randall Craig has founded several start-ups, held a long-time position at a "big four" consulting firm, and was an executive at a public company. He has helped over ninety businesses, either as an owner, board member, executive, consultant, or workshop leader. His clients have included international financial institutions, public companies, not-for-profits, government, and a number of entrepreneurial companies. In addition to writing Leaving the Mother Ship, The Working Resume, and Personal Balance Sheet, he writes a weekly career tipsheet that appears on monster.ca. He holds an HBA, CFA, MBA, and a Black Belt in Karate.
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Personal Balance Sheet - A Practical Career Planning Guide
I first met Randall at HAPPEN, a job search network organization in Mississauga in October 2008. Randall's presentation was extremely well received. The presentation was full of common sense information relative to the interests of the attendees, "Careers and Employment".
In doing follow up research on the Internet and on Randall's web site, where additional information was made available specifically for attendees, I also noticed that Randall had published two very applicable books, which I ordered.
The research revealed that randall is well credentialed, is an author of relevant books, has successfully helped out and talked to a wide range of senior executives and is active on a number of social networks including LinkedIn ([...])which I belong to. I highly recommend Randall Craig as an up to date speaker and a very good career strategist.
I first met Randall at HAPPEN, a job search network organization in Mississauga in October 2008. Randall's presentation was extremely well received. The presentation was full of common sense information relative to the interests of the attendees, "Careers and Employment".
In doing follow up research on the Internet and on Randall's web site, where additional information was made available specifically for attendees, I also noticed that Randall had published two very applicable books, which I ordered.
The research revealed that randall is well credentialed, is an author of relevant books, has successfully helped out and talked to a wide range of senior executives and is active on a number of social networks including LinkedIn ([...])which I belong to. I highly recommend Randall Craig as an up to date speaker and a very good career strategist.
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A resource whose value grows over time
Jan 31 2008
By H. Khan
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A resource whose value grows over time, January 31, 2008
By H. Khan (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
Eminently practical, with a primary focus on spurring action from the reader. Each section comes with exercises and actions needed from the reader to aid in the process of self-discovery. The first time I read the book, I promptly ignored the "doing" part and stuck to just reading. The Personal Balance sheet covers the majority of major life and career events an individual can face; I consequently found that after the first read I gained maximum value by actually doing the activities and focusing on the sections that dealt with career events more applicable to my present situation. That being said over the last months it has turned into a resource that I've pulled off the shelf more than once to repeat the process with other chapters. As a resource whose value grows over time, this is definitely a book where you'll get out of it what you put in. Well recommended.
By H. Khan (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
Eminently practical, with a primary focus on spurring action from the reader. Each section comes with exercises and actions needed from the reader to aid in the process of self-discovery. The first time I read the book, I promptly ignored the "doing" part and stuck to just reading. The Personal Balance sheet covers the majority of major life and career events an individual can face; I consequently found that after the first read I gained maximum value by actually doing the activities and focusing on the sections that dealt with career events more applicable to my present situation. That being said over the last months it has turned into a resource that I've pulled off the shelf more than once to repeat the process with other chapters. As a resource whose value grows over time, this is definitely a book where you'll get out of it what you put in. Well recommended.
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A Practical Guide to Find the Right Career Path for You
Dec 15 2009
By BMM
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Format:Paperback
Every person is different, so Personal Balance Sheet does not presume to give you "the" right answer when it comes to your career. Instead, it gives you a systematic framework that allows you to draw a personalized road map for yourself.
No matter what stage you are in your career, a fresh college grad, or a seasoned veteran looking for a change (I'm somewhere in between), this book has something for you. Craig's logical approach guides you through this soul searching process by helping you evaluate what is really important to you at each stage in your career/life.
I am currently using his approach and discovering interests in different careers that I had no idea that I was interested in before. These newly discovered interests have opened up new doorways and new career paths that I would not have known about if I had not gone through this book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to take an active role in getting to the next level in their career, as opposed to waiting for someone else to decide for you.
It's an easy read, with a practical focus on action.
No matter what stage you are in your career, a fresh college grad, or a seasoned veteran looking for a change (I'm somewhere in between), this book has something for you. Craig's logical approach guides you through this soul searching process by helping you evaluate what is really important to you at each stage in your career/life.
I am currently using his approach and discovering interests in different careers that I had no idea that I was interested in before. These newly discovered interests have opened up new doorways and new career paths that I would not have known about if I had not gone through this book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to take an active role in getting to the next level in their career, as opposed to waiting for someone else to decide for you.
It's an easy read, with a practical focus on action.
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Excellent book, practical- easy to read and apply the techniques
April 9 2010
By Glen Matadeen
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Format:Paperback
As a Career Educator and Coach I have read many career books. Randall's book removes all the fluff. It's clear, easy to read and apply. I educate myself in the field consistently, and thought I had the book for a while and had not read it, one weekend when I was home I read the entire book and immediately started to do the exercises and apply what I learned. I was able to reflect on past accomplishments and achievements and rediscover key skills, tallents and knowledge that I haven't touched upon for a while. The exercises helped to reinforce and enhance both my practice as a Coach and my effort in building my business- "Usucceed". If you're in the market to boost your career planning and self-knowledge or going through a career transition then Randall's book- Personal Balance Sheet is a great place to start!
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