College Business

Sentenced to 65 years in a Texas prison, Damon West once had it all. He came from a great family, in a home full of God, love, support, and opportunities to reach any goal. A natural born leader, an athlete with good looks and charm, he appeared to be the all-American kid pursuing his dreams. Underneath this facade, however, was an addict in the early stages of disease. After suffering childhood sexual abuse by a babysitter at the age of nine, Damon began putting chemicals into his body to alter the way he felt.

"So what are you going to do with your major?" It's an innocent question that can haunt students from high school to graduate school and beyond. Relax. Your major is just the starting point for designing a meaningful future. In this indispensable guide, Dr. Katharine Brooks shows you a creative, fun, and intelligent way to figure out what you want to do and how to get it - no matter what you studied in college.

From acclaimed New York Times Magazine author Michael Sokolove, the astonishing inside story of the epic corruption scandal that has rocked the NCAA and exposed the rot and hypocrisy at the heart of big-time college sports.

It’s not uncommon for students to experience a level of stress and anxiety while at school. Between the research papers, exams, and demanding schedules, it can take a toll on your mental state. This book will teach students how to gain confidence to overcome obstacles while in school and help them to reach their academic goals of graduating, and becoming a well-rounded individual.

The College Devaluation Crisis makes the case that employers and other learning and development entities are emerging to innovate new approaches to training talent that, at times, relies on the higher education sector, but increasingly operates independently in order to satisfy talent needs more agilely and effectively. Targeted primarily toward managers, the book focuses on case studies from leading companies, including Google, Ernst & Young, IBM, and Marriott, to illustrate their innovative strategies for talent development across education, age, and background.

How do you get a job without experience and get experience without a job? It’s the question virtually every college student and recent graduate faces. With the rise of hybrid work, advances in artificial intelligence, and ever-shifting economic circumstances, the situation for aspiring Gen Z professionals has never been more challenging. But there is help.

Do you fear the future and compare yourself to others on social media? Don't let these doubts hold you back. "Adulting Hard After College" is the ultimate guide to help you thrive in your post-grad life. Achieve realistic goals and break free from the pressure of societal expectations.

These days, competition for business school isn't just tough, it's brutal. Everyone wants an MBA. So how do you stand out in the crowd? One way is to net a high GMAT score. But you're a busy undergrad: you've got classes, a job, your life. How are you going to find extra time study? We've got you covered.

As college graduates soon find out, the real world is tough. Sure, it was hard getting into the right school. But landing a good job is a lot harder. The number of new college grads now outnumbers available entry-level jobs by at least 25 percent. But that figure is as sobering as it is deceptive, given that only a fraction of those jobs are career-worthy.

Get Job Ready: How to Land Your Dream Job out of College is the first book of its type, providing India's college students with a career pathway framework as a foundational element to improve their job readiness.

In his more-than-four-decade tenure as the President of Hampton University—one of 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America—Dr. William R. Harvey has been a champion of the cultural impact and value of HBCUs, demonstrated by the achievements of their numerous notable alumni. Their success is no coincidence. It is the result of a faultless formula that sets HBCUs apart and helps their students thrive.

Written by the premier author in Windows administration, William Stanek, and addressing the needs of Windows 2003 administrators and support staff, Classroom-To-Go Training Course for Managing Users, Computers, and Groups is designed to help you build your knowledge of Windows Server 2003.

Written by the premier author in Windows administration, William Stanek, and addressing the needs of Windows 2003 administrators and support staff, Classroom-To-Go Training Course for Managing Users, Computers, and Groups is designed to help you build your knowledge of Windows Server 2003.

Today, jobs for grads are hard to find. Promotions and raises can be tough to get. And, with continuing corporate downsizing, jobs are often difficult to keep.But, there are insiders' secrets to finding, landing and keeping dream jobs — even in tough economic times. And, by using the right methods and tactics, your chances for promotions and raises increase — even in shrinking organizations.That's what School's Over - Now What? is all about.

Here I Am: How to Unlock Your First Career is a comprehensive guide to help school leavers and graduates gain a better understanding of their strengths, skills, values and behaviors, which leads to a more natural career path. The book, created by Alex Webb and Charlie Welch, from Flying Start XP covers a range of topics, including self-awareness, interests, current skills and personal values to help career exploration, job searching, and career development.

With more than 20 years as a technology executive, including being a pioneer in the online recruiting industry, Rob Feinstein has an insider’s view of how new graduate hiring really works. Launched: Starting Your Career Right After College, Even During a Pandemic is a practical, step-by-step guide to setting a career foundation while still in college or with a new degree. The book is full of insights, advice, and new techniques found nowhere else.

If you are tired of endlessly reviewing the Help Wanted listings, then this is the perfect resource for seeking employment. Author John Murphy shares his expertise in finding jobs that are not listed on job sites, so you can find work quickly. In this 3-part series you will also learn how to create the perfect resume, how to sell yourself in a job interview and the unspoken personality qualities that every employer is looking for in new hires.

Do you lack a four year college degree? Is it hurting your job search? Do you have little or no experience, or find yourself in a large pool of competitors due to corporate layoffs? You'll gain competitive advantage to stand out from other applicants and get a great job sooner, rather than later.

The Mentor Effect examines the vital role that mentors contribute to academic and career success, as well as how to assemble a team. As the student moves through their academic and career process, they will find that some of the most valuable people contributing the most to their success are their mentors. This audiobook examines the understanding of what a mentor is, how mentors help, why they help, how to assemble a mentor team, and how a student should engage with that team.

Are you afraid of not getting a job after you graduate from college? I was in your shoes, and it sucks to be lost. I was confident that I would get the best job ever because I can talk to people and I'm likable. The result was: zero responses to the countless job ads I filled! Then, I became afraid and resentful of not getting a job at all. Later, I positioned myself to get multiple job offers! I teach you exactly how to do this in the audiobook in only five steps that you can do today to enjoy the career of your dreams!