Download or read book Careers for Competitive Spirits & Other Peak Performers written by Jan Goldberg and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-10-11 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use your competitive nature to climb your way to the top! Do you succeed under pressure? Are you the type to take charge of a project? Is coming in second not an option? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you thrive on competition--now all you need is an occupation that satisfies your desire to compete. Careers for Competitive Spirits & Other Peak Performers provides all the information you need to get started on landing the job of your dreams, including inside information on everyday routines of selected jobs, working conditions within the field, and alternate sources to enhance your job search. Use the advice provided here and you'll: Decide which specific profession is best for you Make the right choices the first time around Begin your job search focused and confident Present yourself as a knowledgeable, serious job candidate Winner takes all! You can work as a: sales professional * lawyer * ad exec * PR consultant * research scientist * entertainer * marketer