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The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People (Paperback)

by Carol Eikleberry (Author)

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Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 2nd Revised edition edition (May 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1580080758
ISBN-13: 978-1580080750
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.3 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 89,727 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Career expert Eikleberry escorts readers through a proven step-by-step program, including choosing a career based on one's own creative personality, and offers real-life stories.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Is there a place for creative people in this world?, 14 Feb 2003

By	"_m-c" - See all my reviews

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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5.0 out of 5 stars Will leave you enlighted, motivated and happy!, 20 Jan 2008

By	Miss Doodle "Scribbles on the page" (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional Peopl (Paperback)

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. I decided to write a review for this book beause like me theres lots of people who feel lost out there and I know all to well how depressing and lonely it is.

I recently graduated from university on a business i.t course. I originally took this course because I felt that no matter what... there will always be a job for me within this field. But what I didn't realise when I was making my educational-choices was that eventhough I will be employed in a convetional office job doesn't mean I will be happy. Every since I was a child I have been very creative and passionate about thinking up bright new ideas and all the way up till university I was totally engroused in some of the creative aspects in business, but always pushed aside my natural talents as I thought "I can't make money out of this!"

This book has given me so much to look forward to. It includes short, pratical exercises help you discover your personality and how these unique traits can be applied to the job market. There's a list of 270 jobs which you can explore such as:

* Wedding planner
* Experimental Psychologist
* Art Coordinator
* Public Relations Counselor
* Travel Guide
* Display Designer
* Scientific Illustrator
* Multimedia Designer

The greatest comfort was that I FINALLY UNDERSTOOD WHY I DIDN'T FIT in a conventional office environment and that I CAN FIND THE PERFECT WORK ENVIRONMENT where people share the same values and ideas as me. This book is inspirational and it isn't one of those motivation books where it throws you a handful of obvious answers..... the author uses well known theories to help you understand what really drives you such as "Hollands code".

This IS AN AMERICAN BOOK however the information IS RELEVANT as it helps you analyse your personality, so its not a book solely dependant on information on the US job industry.

This book will take you on a journey of self discovery and make you realise that is ok to be who you are.

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wise book, 13 Feb 2006

By	William Cohen (London) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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 Cracking.
I am working my way through a billion of these books and
have discovered that very few are written for creative people
(although some masquerade as doing so). Read more

Published 2 months ago by M

5.0 out of 5 stars Creates a clear understanding of your value
Finally, a wonderfully brief book that enables you to succinctly articulate your value and therefore clearly see where that fits in a career context. Read more

Published 7 months ago by BioNick

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! A must buy for creative types struggling with career
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. Read more

Published on 23 Jul 2004 by rachelcreative

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!!
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

Published on 26 Mar 2004 by Joe Mendonca

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