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 invaluable tips, strategies, and advice to students preparing for the job market by guiding choices impacting academic courses, fields of study, and future marketability. Author Mary E. Ghilani wisely describes how college majors relate to employment and introduces the eight "Career Ready" competencies sought by employers in new graduates.
Written by a 25-year veteran in the field of career counseling, this guidebook helps students undecided about their future navigate the intimidating journey from college to career readiness. Content explores the best strategies and tips for choosing a career, ways to overcome common career indecisiveness, suggestions for careers based on personality type, and the latest employment projections and salary figures. Chapters for students with atypical circumstances—such as older adults, veterans, those with criminal records, and those with special needs—examine the unique paths available to them as they define their skills and launch their careers after graduation.
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
How to Choose Your Major
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 College Is a Major Deal
- Chapter 2 How to Choose a Career
- Chapter 3 Dispelling Common Career Myths
- Chapter 4 Who Are You?
- Chapter 5 Careers for Compassionate People
- Chapter 6 Careers for Analytical People
- Chapter 7 Careers for Creative People
- Chapter 8 Careers for People Who Are Hands-On
- Chapter 9 Careers for Organizers
- Chapter 10 Careers for Persuaders
- Chapter 11 Gathering Data for Good Decision-Making
- Chapter 12 Connecting College Majors to Careers
- Chapter 13 Making Big Career Decisions
- Chapter 14 What to Do When You’re Stuck
- Chapter 15 Unique Circumstances
- Chapter 16 Are You Career Ready?
- Appendix A: Volunteer Organizations
- Appendix B: Professional Organizations
- Appendix C: Helpful Career Resources
- Notes
- Index
- About the Author
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