This was a textbook, however, it may be helpful to adults getting ready to apply for a job or somebody wanting to make a career change.

Table of Contents:

Part I: Planning your Future
Ch 1 The world of work: choices and challenges
Ch 2 Getting to know yourself
Ch 3 Researching careers
Ch 4 Planning for success

Part II: Entering the world of work
Ch 5 Finding and applying for a job
Ch 6 You, your employer, and your co-workers
Ch 7 Progress toward your career goal
Ch 8 Your personal effectiveness
Ch 9 Your personal safety

Part III: Developing your skills and understanding
Ch 10 Communication skills
Ch 11 Math skills
Ch 12 Computer literacy
Ch 13 The changing workplace: our economic system
Ch 14 Becoming an entrepreneur
Ch 15 Leadership in the world of work

Part IV: Becoming a wise consumer
Ch 16 You, the consumer
Ch 17 Managing your money
Ch 18 Bank services: savings and checking
Ch 19 Using credit
Ch 20 Buying insurance

Part V: Meeting your adult responsibilities
Ch 21 Handling legal matters
Ch 22 paying taxes
Ch 23 Social security services
Ch 24 Your changing role

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