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ISBN 10: 0816068372 
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Author: Peter Vogt

Career Wisdom for College Students Insights You Won t Get in Class on the Internet or from Your Parents 1st Table of contents:

PART I: Take a Look Around – A Real Look Around

• Introduction – Discover What Is Really Out There | p. 3

• Look Inside – First Know Thyself – Now, Not Later | p. 7

• This Is a Test; This Is Only a Test | p. 11

• What Are You Good At? Ask Someone Else! | p. 15

• Career Choice Goes Beyond What You Are Good At | p. 18

• Abilities and Skills ≠ Interests and Passions | p. 22

• You Have to Live with Your Values | p. 25

• Don't Know What You Want? Then Start with the Opposite! | p. 29

• Look Outside – Career Information Is Just a Page or Two Away | p. 33

• Talk to People – That's ‘People,’ Not ‘Person’ | p. 37

• You Do Not Need to Talk to People in Person | p. 40

• Lurk and Learn: Internet Listservs Open Your Eyes to New Possibilities | p. 44

• Use Professional Associations to Explore Careers | p. 47

• The Hidden Treasures in Career Center Placement Statistics | p. 50

• Your School's Alums Will Probably Help You – but Only If You Ask! | p. 54

• Look with Patience and an Open Mind / Speed Kills–This Won’t Be Fast | p. 59

• You Can Make a Career Out of Almost Anything | p. 64

• The Healthiest Attitude: “I’m Not Lost; I’m Exploring!” | p. 68

• Treat Career Exploration Like a Trip to the Toy Store – Browse! | p. 72

• When One Career Door Closes, Look for Others to Open | p. 76

PART II: Be Careful of What You Think You Know!

• Introduction – Think About How You Think | p. 83

• Confront Your Internal Beliefs | p. 87

• Think “What Will I Do First?” Instead of “What Will I Do with My Life?” | p. 87

• Question Your Sources as You Explore Career Options | p. 91

• Do Not Let Old Assumptions Keep You from Newfound Happiness | p. 95

• Beware of Either/Or Thinking | p. 98

• Career Decision‑Making Traps to Avoid | p. 101

• Confront Your External Influences | p. 105

• Geography Matters in Your Career Decision Making | p. 105

• Labor Market Forecasts – Handle with Care | p. 108

• Money, Status, and Power Are Not the Only Forms of Pay | p. 111

• It Is Hard to Make Career Decisions When You Are Dealing with Other Serious Issues | p. 115

• Confront Your Conclusions | p. 119

• You Are Not the Only One Who Is Struggling to Decide | p. 119

• Eliminate an Option Only If You Have Thoroughly Investigated It | p. 123

PART III: Build Your Skills and Experience Through Hands‑on Activities

• Introduction – Experience Leads to Skills; Skills Lead to Jobs | p. 129

• Focus on Action | p. 133

• Experience Is Not Optional; It Is Essential | p. 137

• Internship Is Just One Name for Valuable Experience | p. 140

• Internships and Co‑ops Give You a Competitive Advantage | p. 144

• You Can Get Paid for an Unpaid Internship | p. 149

• Starting at the Bottom Is Not a Sadistic Hazing Ritual | p. 152

• Focus on Skills – Develop the Soft Skills Employers Demand | p. 155

• Your Moneymaking Jobs Matter More Than You Think | p. 159

• Campus Activities Build Essential Skills That You May Overlook | p. 162

• Your Classroom Experiences Matter to Employers | p. 165

• Volunteer for Your Career | p. 168

• Identify the Skills You Have Gained from Hobbies and Avocations | p. 171

• Do Not Take Your Technology Skills for Granted | p. 174

PART IV: Land the Job You Really Want

• Introduction – Think Like an Employer, Win the Job | p. 181

• Perfect Your Attitude | p. 185

• “Give Me a Chance” Will Give You No Chance | p. 189

• Yes, You Do Have Contacts to Network With! | p. 192

• It’s Not What You Know or Who You Know – It’s Both | p. 196

• This Test Is Graded on a Curve | p. 199

• Focus Is Critical to Job Search Success | p. 203

• Perfect Your Approach | p. 207

• It Is Never Too Early to Start Your Job Search | p. 207

• When in Doubt, Apply! | p. 211

• You Can Beat the Low GPA Blues | p. 213

• Customized, Carefully Crafted Documents Win Interviews—and Jobs | p. 217

• Use Numbers to Give Context to Your Accomplishments | p. 221

• On‑Campus Recruiters Are Not the Only Ones with Job Openings | p. 225

• Get Involved in a Professional Organization to Make Yourself Known | p. 229

• Why Is Networking So Effective? The Reasons Have Little to Do with You | p. 233

• Introverts Can Network Too | p. 237

• Perfect Your Presentation | p. 241

• Presentation Is Everything – Make Sure You Look Good on Paper and in Person | p. 241

• Examples Beat Mere Words in Your Job Search | p. 245

• Portfolios: Proof of Your Claims | p. 249

• Practice Makes Perfect Where Interviewing Is Concerned | p. 252

• Out‑Research Your Competitors, Win the Job | p. 255

• Interviewing Is a Two‑Way Street | p. 258

• The Power of a Simple Thank‑You Note | p. 261

• All Sorts of Factors Impact Your Job Search Success (or Lack Thereof) | p. 264

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