Two Pieces of Paper
eBook - ePub

Two Pieces of Paper

Honest Advice for Getting a Degree and a Job in the Modern Working World

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Two Pieces of Paper

Honest Advice for Getting a Degree and a Job in the Modern Working World

About this book

Two Pieces of Paper presents honest advice for getting a degree and a job in the modern working world.

Two Pieces of Paper is an advice book by a recent college graduate for future college graduates. Too often, career-driven students get distracted from the purpose of going to school; to get a degree and get a job offer. Two Pieces of Paper tackles this problem by offering a strategic approach to conquering college for a career in the modern working world as well as advice to make the journey easier. The strategic approach presented by Skyler W. King has helped some of his most successful peers become employed at notable companies, such as Charles Schwab, Blue Origin, International Paper, Shell Norco, Kiewit, Walmart, General Dynamics: Information Technology, and more. Within Two Pieces of Paper, helps future college graduates to:

  • Establish a solid academic foundation
  • Leverage extracurricular activities to achieve experience requirements
  • Craft their original resume and cover letters
  • Effectively use e-mail and LinkedIn
  • Nail any interview format or question
  • Successfully complete internships and co-ops

    • Information

    Publisher
    Morgan James Publishing
    Year
    2020
    Print ISBN
    9781984856562
    eBook ISBN
    9781642798128
    Topic
    Personal Development
    Subtopic
    Careers

    Table of contents

    1. Cover
    2. Title
    3. Copyright
    4. Dedication
    5. Contents
    6. Preface
    7. Acknowledgments
    8. Introduction
    9. Chapter 1: Academics: Getting What You Paid for
    10. Chapter 2: Extracurriculars: Making the Most of Your One-Way Ride
    11. Chapter 3: Communications: The Best Person to Talk About You Is You
    12. Chapter 4: The Hiring Process: Getting the Offer You Want
    13. Chapter 5: Internships and Co-Ops: Welcome to the Real World
    14. Conclusion
    15. About the Author
    16. Book Recommendations
    17. End Notes

    Trusted by 375,005 students

    Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.

    Study more efficiently using our study tools.

    Frequently asked questions

    Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
    No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
    Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
    • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
    • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
    Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
    We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
    Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
    Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
    Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
    Yes, you can access Two Pieces of Paper by Skyler W. King in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Personal Development & Careers. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.