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Published titles to support career growth and progression

Dr. Denise Taylor is a renowned career expert and published author, offering invaluable guidance on job searching at any age, acing interviews, finding dream jobs, and thriving during economic downturns. Her works also explore positive ageing and retirement planning, making her a trusted resource for career and life transitions.

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Coming Soon: Dr. Denise Taylor's Next Exploration of Life's Later Chapters

Following her work on “Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing,” Dr. Denise Taylor is currently developing her next book. Drawing from her doctoral research and ongoing interest in later life experiences, she is considering three potential directions:

Exploring ageing, wisdom, and elderhood: Examining how individuals can transition from being seen as simply "old" to becoming respected elders, sharing wisdom and contributing meaningfully to society.

Practical guidance for new retirees: Addressing the common question, "I'm retired, now what?" with straightforward advice and strategies.

Embracing ageing and finding purpose: Focusing on the autumn years, this approach would cover accepting age-related changes, addressing challenges, and maintaining joy and purpose in later life.

The chosen topic will be approached with Dr. Taylor’s characteristic blend of research-based insights and practical applications.

Updates on the book’s progress will be shared as the project develops.

Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing: Creating a Meaningful Life After Full-Time Work

Published by Routledge in 2023, this practical guide by Dr. Denise Taylor offers a fresh perspective on retirement. Based on up-to-date research, it explores retirement as a time of transition, renewal, and re-imagination. The book covers key topics including identity, health, well-being, finances, and relationships, using interviews, activities, and case studies to illustrate concepts. Readers appreciate its comprehensive approach: “This guide will help you explore all of the practical and more challenging psychological aspects of the transition from full time, full on corporate world to a new life chapter.” “The book’s greatest value taps into the author’s occupational psychology background. She shines a light on the importance of personality and encourages to go deeper into finding our purpose and meaning.”

A Practical Guide to Getting the Job you Want: Find Your Dream Job

Published by Icon Books in 2019, this practical guide supports job seekers through all stages of finding their perfect job. Written by award-winning career psychologist Denise Taylor, it covers effective job search techniques, resume creation, and interview preparation for both new graduates and experienced professionals. Readers praise its clarity and usefulness: “A very good guide for starters. Tells all the tips and secrets very clear and on the point. It actually gives you examples and situations.” “Short, sharp & to the point – very useful advice for those either new to job hunting or wanting to refresh old skills.” This comprehensive resource offers simple yet effective strategies to navigate a challenging job market and achieve career goals.

You're Hired! Find Work at 50+

This invaluable guide for job seekers aged 50 and over addresses the unique challenges faced by older workers in the modern job market. Published by Trotman, this comprehensive book offers practical advice on career changes, self-employment, and securing desired income. It covers essential topics such as goal-setting, social media use, networking, CV writing, and interview techniques.

Readers praise the book’s accessibility and relevance:

“An absolutely excellent book with some solid gold advice… All is explained in detail without being complicated.”

“This book set me straight on what I actually wanted for the next stage of my career and made me realise I had been neglecting my skills development.”

With its positive tone and practical exercises, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking employment in their 50s and beyond.

How to Get a Job in a Recession

This comprehensive guide offers practical advice for job hunting in the 21st century. Published by Brook House Press, it provides a structured approach to all aspects of job search, including creating a plan, CV writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation. The book features 23 chapters of actionable strategies, complemented by downloadable forms, audio interviews, and web resources.

Readers praise its effectiveness:

“A highly readable book which provides a structured approach to job seeking and teaches you how to package yourself correctly for the job you want.”

“Armed with How to Get a Job in a Recession, it feels like I’ve got a career coach permanently by my side, step-by-step through the job search process.”

This invaluable resource is suitable for both career starters and experienced professionals facing job transitions in challenging economic times.

Now You've Been Shortlisted

This comprehensive guide, part of the Harriman Business Essentials series, prepares candidates for success in interviews and assessment centres. It covers various aspects of the selection process, including psychometric testing, different interview types, and assessment centre exercises. The book also offers advice on follow-up strategies and starting a new job.

Readers praise its effectiveness:

“It covers every aspect of the recruitment process with real-life examples and highlighted successful ways to crack every session.”

“This was exactly what I needed in preparation for my first assessment centre. It totally prepared me for the different exercises and just knowing what to expect put me so much more at ease.”

Written by chartered psychologist Denise Taylor, this invaluable resource boosts confidence and improves performance for job seekers at all career stages.

Winning Interview Answers for First-time Job Hunters

Published by Trotman in 2005, this practical guide focuses on crafting effective interview answers for first-time job seekers. It covers interview preparation, various question types including competency-based and task-based questions, and introduces the STAR approach for structured responses. The book also addresses how to handle weak spots in applications and includes a post-interview review questionnaire.

Readers praise its practicality:

“This is different from other guides in that it concentrates on the answers you give, and targeting these correctly. An essential guide to anyone who really wants to clinch that job in this tough economic climate.”

“Useful tips, action points and multiple practical examples, interspersed throughout, help to embed learning and interviewees will get a good sense of the level of detail required in answers.”