http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:53:35 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 23:53:35 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=484670 This is a free online textbook offered by Saylor Foundation.College Success takes a fresh look at what it means, in today’s world, with today’s students, to be successful in college.Although many of the topics included—from study skills to personal health, from test-taking to managing time and money—will look familiar to those who have used student success texts that have been around for many editions, College Success takes a new approach. The focus is on realistic, practical tools for the students who need them.This is a book designed, frankly, for students who may have difficulty with traditional college texts. The style is direct and to the point. Information is presented concisely and as simply as possible. This is not a weighty tome that discusses student success—this is a manual for doing it. College student demographics have changed considerably in recent decades. More than a third of all students enroll not directly from high school but after a delay of some years. More students are working and have families. More students come from varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds. More students are the first in their family to attend college. More students have grown up with electronic media and now read and think in ways different from the previous generation.With these and so many other cultural changes, more students are not well prepared for a college education with the study skills and life skills they need to become successful students. For each student to get the most out of College Success and their college experience they must understand who they are as it relates to college.To that end, in every chapter students explore themselves, because success starts with recognizing your own strengths and weaknesses. Students make their own goals based on this self-assessment, determining what success in college really means for them as individuals. Interactive activities then help students learn the choices available to them and the possibilities for improving their skills. Skills are presented in step-by-step processes, tips for success in manageable highlighted displays. Most important, students always see the value of what they are reading—and how they can begin to apply it immediately in their own lives.College Success is intended for use in Freshmen Orientation, Study Skills or Student Success courses. A 2009 study revealed that currently nationwide, 34% of college freshmen do not return to their college for their sophomore year. This book is designed to help change that. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=617668 This is a free, online textbook offered by Book Boon. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=754387 This is a free textbook from Book Boon.'Career Secrets Exposed has been written to provide a number of useful tips on managing your career. On average, based on a 40 hour week, we spend close to 2000 hours a year at work! This is a huge amount of time and you need to be sure that you are getting the most out of your job in terms of satisfaction, money and a balanced lifestyle. Alternatively, if you’re not happy with your job, then it’s time to start looking for alternative solutions. Career Secrets Exposed is the 3rd eBook in the series written by Gavin Redelman, which follows up from his highly successful first 2 eBooks - “Interview Secrets Exposed” and “Resume Secrets Exposed”.' http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=731953 This is a free book from BookBoon.'Whether you are just starting out on your career or are in employment, your job searching must have one tool before that journey starts and that is a professional CV.Your CV needs a creative and meaningful profile, clearly identifying your achievements and what you have to offer a potential employer through your personal skills and abilities.This book goes through a structured approach of how to tackle each key stage in order to bring your CV together, by carrying out a number of self analysis exercises.The benefits include, increased confidence, self esteem and the belief that you will find the job you are looking for.Download the book now and increase your opportunities of securing that all important job.' http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=754389 This is a free textbook from Bookboon.'Having the right tools when starting to job search is an essential part of the process. “Essential job searching tools” will give you a head start and a competitive edge over others. Finding a job today is a significant challenge for all of us, no matter what age we are or which industrial sector we wish our career to follow.A range of detailed hints and tips, real life examples and self analysis exercises will point you in the right direction, kick start your approach and give you extra confidence along the way.The book covers the way to establish values, maximise your CV, prepare for interviews, the job offer and what follows next.Download the book now and realise how essential these job searching tools are.' http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=683228 'The information contained in this book is a tool providing you with inspiration and practical guidance to start your career. This guide contains proven methods to use in your daily interactions with colleagues, managers, industry professionals, and customers—anybody that you will interact with during your career.Read the book and gain access to a list of good advices that the author knows actually works based on her own experience.' http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=731955 This is a free book from BookBoon.'What you will find in this EBook:- Everything you need to do to prepare yourself for the interview- How to answer Ice Breaking Questions- The most frequently asked interview questions and answers- Behavioural questions and examples- 50 most asked Behavioural Questions- What to wear to the job interview- Plus: Bonus material “how to nail the telephone Interview” and following up after the Interview.' http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=617197 This is a free, online textbook offered by Book Boon. "Do you have a career path? Do you know exactly what you want in terms of your career? Do you know what you’ll be best suited to? All of these questions need answering if you want a happy and fruitful career. You spend a great proportion of your life at work so it pays to choose and manage your career wisely! In this textbook you will work through a series of exercises and content so that you will be able to plan and map out a rewarding career for yourself.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=723079 This is a free textbook offered by BookBoon.'This book will guide you on your own self-development through life. It will show you how to find out where your talents lie; how to use them to set goals; how to realize those goals through self-programming; what qualities you need to nurture your talents and bring them to fruition; and why developing your potential can be the most wonderful journey you will ever take. This book is quite simply your companion to fully realizing who you are.' http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=731958 This is a free book from BookBoon.'Welcome to Resume Secrets Exposed. This eBook has been written to provide you with as many tips and secrets to writing the perfect resume. Resume writing is an art form and in order to find a new job you must first be able to write a compelling resume that will stand you out from the competition. While there is no exact science to writing the perfect resume, this eBook will provide you with as much information on what to include in the resume as well as avoiding the major resume mistakes that commonly lead to having your resume deleted.'