Book Review – The Naked Career: Your Life Journey
by Stephen Conway and Paul Meyer
The Naked Career is a book from New Zealand that provides a structured format for exploring your career path. The book provides a number of activities to be completed by the reader. Additionally, the book illustrates a step-by-step process for examining the many facets of the career journey. Not only does it get the reader to reflect on their career ambitions, but provides action steps for taking control of the process.
The most interesting aspect of the book is the author’s ability to refocus the reader from getting a job to following their passion. This approach creates a stronger buy-in to the concepts presented. As the book indicates, if we become more aware of what our passions are, the greater the likelihood to remain motivated to follow a career path that leads us in that direction. More specifically, our passions lead to happiness.
This book is an inspiration and takes a fresh perspective in career development. This career manager will help readers to ‘think outside the box’ to follow their passion. Consider investing in this book so that you can get a well-rounded perspective on your career direction. Whether you’re unemployed or looking for a new career, the Naked Career may be exactly what you’re looking for.
Authors Synopsis:
The Naked Career, a handbook born in NZ out of worldwide experience offers a fresh perspective on career or work choice. It is a breakthrough guide to finding a career that will shape a rewarding life journey. Easy to read and suitable for any age, race, culture or stage of life. The book covers the full career life cycle so that you can maximize your potential through both good and difficult economic times. Business people and employees will find tips that integrate personal development with work success. The unemployed, those unsure whether they are in the right job and younger people will use it as a self direction finder and effective job hunting tool. It is a great resource when you need inspiration or are facing new challenges.
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December 2009
