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Book SynopsisThe #1 concern of the business community is training young people for the workforce. The #1 concern of students is finding gainful employment upon graduating from school. So...You Want A Great Job When You Graduate: A Student's Guide To Success In The Real World is the undisputed best resource for students to bridge that gap. Targeted at students while still in high school and early in college, this book will: · Explain the cycle that today's students will go through and the challenges each stage of the cycle brings · Make a clear distinction between a job and career · Illustrate the foundational skill sets employers are looking for when hiring entry level workers · Illustrate the importance of getting a balanced education between academics and the development of real world skills and experience · Lay out models and provide exercises to help students identify and refine their likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats · Discuss the numerous options to fund a post-secondary education · Provide helpful resumé and interview tips · Integrate real life stories to help reinforce concepts and ideas discussed · Provide students the opportunity to apply what they have learned at home or in the classroom to maximize their competitive advantage come graduation day
Trade ReviewWritten in a breezy, informal style that young people will relish...this teen survival manual is loaded with tips...although much about success has been written, previous volumes have not been written in this manner nor exclusively for this age group and not by such an enthusiastic writer. * American Counseling Association *
Well documented and capably written, this guide would be an asset to career-guidance collections. * School Library Journal *
For those looking for a "great job," this informative book offers simple guidelines and thought-provoking exercises to put you on your way. Reading the book is a class in itself, but one that directly benefits readers, keeping them engaged because it relates to their future. * College News *
Although [the guides] do not spell out every detail, they provide direction for finding a great job after graduation. The fact that this Canadian author followed such a path and landed a job with The Coca-Cola Company and later Nestle USA adds considerable clout. Written conversationally and often interspersed with humor ... the student guide underscores that finding a great job is attainable not through perfect GPAs but through self discovery and goal setting. * VOYA *
A must-have resource for students and counselors. * American School Counseling Association *
