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The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People (Paperback)

by Carol Eikleberry (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 198 pages
  • Publisher: Ten Speed Pr (Oct 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0898157579
  • ISBN-13: 978-0898157574
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 654,671 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A truly useful tool for people who just don't fit the mould. Choosing a career direction is hard enough for the average person, but far more difficult if you are an artist, a designer or writer (just a few years ago a computer nerd might have been such a person). This second edition offers hints on matching artistic ambitions with practical advice, showing that a dream job need not necessarily remain a dream.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! A must buy for creative types struggling with career, 23 Jul 2004
By rachelcreative (Midlands, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People (Paperback)
If you're a creative or arty type - or if you just don't seem to quite fit in this is a great book. Practical, sensible, easy to read. At last a book that explains why I'm different and useful as an arty type - instead of just weird!

It's American focused but acknowledges differences for UK readers and it still works.

Has helped me to make moves towards a more creative career, given me lots of inspiration and validation - and even made working in my office IT job easier now I understand why I feel so different to those around me!

If you're struggling with knowing what job to do and you are creative then this is a great book for you!
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59 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Is there a place for creative people in this world?, 14 Feb 2003
This review is from: The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People (Paperback)
I found lots of interesting information in this book, I suggest that you have a short look at it if you, like me, wonder if there is place for hm, yeah, "unconventional" (creative, self-expressive, human, extremly sensitive to some things, intuitive, with a excessive need of freedom, ...) people in this world. The book convince you that yes, there is a need for these kind of people in this world!

The book is a light reading, with inspiring quotes, a personality test to see what type of creative you are, and a listing of professions according to your type.

Highly inspiring these days, i recommend it!

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wise book, 13 Feb 2006
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I'm 37 so you think I would have solved the problem of what I'm going to do with my life by now.

Well it was worth reading this book, particulary as my problem is not what to do, but how to earn a good living doing it. Eikelberry is particulary good at identifying the cross you have to bear as a 'creative' person - other people have yearnings to do what you're doing, but they express that as hostility towards you. They don't have the courage to give up the day job or the dedication to make something of their aspirations.

I work as a speechwriter - and the book is packed with super quotations and inspirational messages which I can refashion for my clients. All in all a great book if you are just coming out of university or if you are just unsure what you're doing is the right thing at any age.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Creates a clear understanding of your value
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5.0 out of 5 stars Will leave you enlighted, motivated and happy!
This book has helped me in so many ways to recognise my talents and has brought me comfort that its ok to be creative and still make a living from it. Read more
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At last, something for me! This book clearly defines 'creative' and expands my thinking of what 'creative' is. Career choices and more career choices... Read more
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