SEATTLE, WA, June 12, 2013 (Press-News.org) Lisa Quast, a top women's career expert and founder of consulting firm Career Woman, Inc., won three awards for her book, Your Career, Your Way. A practical career guide that offers readers a strategic roadmap for professional success, Your Career, Your Way is ideal for soon-to-be and recent graduates who need guidance as they begin their professional career path.
"I'm ecstatic that the award committees have recognized Your Career, Your Way as a valuable tool for achieving professional success," said author Lisa Quast. "While the book is applicable to any career stage and industry, it is especially relevant and helpful as career advice for students who have recently graduated and are searching for their first job or determining a career path."
With more than 20 years of experience climbing the corporate ladder at Fortune 500 companies, Quast's book lends a unique perspective on taking control of your career goals. Part career guide, part workbook, it offers both situational examples and prompts for self-assessment, goal setting and career planning. "You can't leave your career up to luck," Quast says. "If you want success, you have to plan for it."
Your Career, Your Way won the "Career" category in the 2013 National Indie Excellence Book Awards, plus a Sponsor's Choice Award. In addition, the book received a silver medal in the 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the "Best Adult Non-Fiction E-Book" category. Quast also has a series of e-books, writes an award-winning blog, is a regular contributor to Forbes and The Seattle Times and is a frequently sought after career expert for top publications including MSN Careers, CBS MoneyWatch and CNN.com.
Ensure professional success by purchasing "Your Career, Your Way" on Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.
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About Career Woman, Inc. and Lisa Quast
Career Woman, Inc. is an international consulting company dedicated to the growth and development of women. Founded by career expert, Lisa Quast, Career Woman, Inc. works with companies who are interested in better utilizing and growing the potential of its female workforce, and women who strive for career success. Quast brings a unique perspective having served as a Fortune 500 company executive and then drawing upon her experience and entrepreneurial spirit to start her own successful career consulting practice. Combining practical business sense and skills as a career coach and mentor, Quast addresses a variety of common workplace issues and professional concerns in her coaching and business consulting practice and newly launched Career Savvy e-books. She is also a professional image consultant and pageant coach. For more information about Quast or Career Woman, Inc., please visit www.careerwomaninc.com.
Career Expert Wins Three Awards for Book Offering Career Help: Lisa Quast's Award-Winning Book "Your Career, Your Way" is an Ideal Career Guide for Students and Recent Grads
Lisa Quast, a top women's career expert and founder of consulting firm Career Woman, Inc., won three awards for her book, Your Career, Your Way.
2013-06-12
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[Press-News.org] Career Expert Wins Three Awards for Book Offering Career Help: Lisa Quast's Award-Winning Book "Your Career, Your Way" is an Ideal Career Guide for Students and Recent GradsLisa Quast, a top women's career expert and founder of consulting firm Career Woman, Inc., won three awards for her book, Your Career, Your Way.