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Publisher
Meyer & Meyer Media
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This easy-to-use guide moves from self-assessment to information to decision making. The decision-making process begins with an explanation of what a college major is and what should be considered when making a decision. The next chapters offer three quick exercises to help readers clarify dimensions that are relevant to the choice of a major: their personality type, their strongest skills, and their favorite high school courses. Using the results...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"A poignant, funny, personal exploration of authenticity in work and life by a woman doctor. In 2017, Dr. Suzanne Koven published an essay describing the challenges faced by women doctors, including her own personal struggle with "imposter syndrome"-a long-held, secret belief that she was not smart enough or good enough to be a "real" doctor. Accessed nearly 300,000 times by readers around the world, Koven's "Letter to a Young Female Physician" has...
Author
Publisher
Allworth Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"In this comprehensive manual, veteran art career professionals Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller show aspiring artists how to evaluate their goals and create a plan of action to advance their professional careers, using their talents to build productive lives in the art world. In addition, the book includes insightful interviews with professional artists and well-known players in the art scene. The third edition features a chapter on social media and...
Author
Publisher
Kogan Page Limited
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"Figuring out your next move after transitioning out of the military should start before your last day. Prepare yourself emotionally and professionally to put those hard-earned skills in context of the civilian world. The transition from military to civilian life is more than just a title change; it is a whole new life experience with the sense of excitement and possibility that accompany a transition. Whether you're preparing to retire or separate,...
Author
Publisher
Pearson
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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Description
Your military skills and experience will be invaluable to you in civilian life. But your successful transition won't just happen. You need a network of people who can help you decide where you want to go and then "help you get there."Don't know how to build that network? No problem: "Business Networking for Veterans" will help you. Not comfortable drawing attention to yourself? Don't worry: networking is about service, "not" showing off. And service...
Author
Publisher
Greenwood
Pub. Date
c2017.
Language
English
Description
"Guide students through the career decision-making process as it pertains to college choices with this manual that helps students identify interest, skills, and values; conduct career research; and prepare for a profession after graduation. Entering the workforce after college can be scary to say the least, especially if a graduate is unprepared or ill-equipped to seek out an appropriate career path or job opportunity. This practical manual dispenses...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Chris Bosh, NBA Hall of Famer, eleven-time All-Star, two-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and the league’s Global Ambassador, had his playing days cut short at their prime by a freak medical condition. His extraordinary career ended not at a time of his choosing but “in a doctor’s office in the middle of the afternoon.” Forced to reckon with how to find meaning to carry forward, he found himself looking back over his path, from a...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"This essential resource addresses the challenges and opportunities of today's art world, providing a wealth of practical advice for any artist seeking to make a career of their art. Building a career as an artist involves so much more than creating art. Networking, marketing, writing, and curating are all critical concerns, as are the complexities of securing funding and showing one's work. The list of hurdles can quickly become overwhelming, however,...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
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"Find your most rewarding place in today's economy. Award-winning author, researcher, and analyst Farai Chideya offers a practical guide to the ways in which work in America is changing and how you can navigate today's volatile job market. Since the Great Recession of 2007-2009, America's work landscape has changed dramatically. Many people experienced long-term unemployment that eroded their savings, and the globalized economy means that not just...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Who Do You Think You Are? helps parents, school counselors, and administrators get teens thinking about-and interested in-their future careers. Success in college and beyond relies on thorough prior preparation; by identifying interests and passions early on, young people are better able to plan for the career they want by mapping out the academic path to support it. This book shows you how to guide teens along on this journey, and how to stick with...
Author
Publisher
Impact Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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"Examining many jobs in terms of employment outlook, nature of work, working conditions, education and training requirements, expected earnings, and recommended resources, the book serves as a handy directory for exploring job options appropriate for ex-offenders...includes summary charts of today's best jobs and separate chapters on transitional employment experiences, job restrictions on ex-offenders, and internal and external barriers to employment....
Author
Publisher
SAGE
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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"With coverage of over forty careers in policing, courts, corrections, and victim services, students receive a comprehensive overview of the most popular and growing careers in the field. Self-assessment tools enhance students' self-awareness and steer them toward realistic and suitable careers in criminal justice."--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Careers in Criminal Justice, Security and Public Safety - Career Collection Spotlight
Test Prep for IT & Cybersecurity Careers Collection Spotlight
Test Prep for IT & Cybersecurity Careers Collection Spotlight
Description
Career Guide in Criminal Justice is the guide to getting hired and working in the criminal justice system. Featuring a straightforward and accessible writing style, it covers the three main components of the criminal justice system--law enforcement, courts, and corrections--discussing career opportunities in local, state, and federal government along with those in the private sector. The book also looks at careers in private investigations, the bond...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
"Inspiring, nonpartisan insider's advice on how anyone can build a career in local, state, and national government, from two rising stars in Washington government and policy. Written by former staff members of Democratic and Republican House leadership teams who began their careers with modest backgrounds, this guide provides all the hard-won secrets and strategies needed to build a career in local politics and Congress, make a difference, and ascend...
Author
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Jobs with Nonprofits - Career Collection Spotlight
Social Service Careers - Career Collection Spotlight
Social Service Careers - Career Collection Spotlight
Description
"This book helps the readers to understand the mission and values of the social work profession. The readers will use this book as a guide to help them assess which field(s) of social work practice might be a good fit for them"--
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