College Career

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.

Graduation is coming up - ready for that next level? We've got you! This book will show you, in detail, what you need to prepare for an interview. The better prepared you are, the faster you will land that career position.

For 15 years, sports agent Josh Luchs made illegal deals with numerous college athletes, from top-tier, nationally recognized phenoms to late-round draft picks. Then, in October 2010, Luchs wrote a confessional article in Sports Illustrated, telling the truth about what he did and didn't do. Since then, he has taken on a new role: whistle-blowing, truth-telling reformer. In telling his own story, Luchs here pulls back the curtain on the real economy - and the broken system - of college football.

How do you get a job without experience and get experience without a job? It's the question virtually every college student or recent graduate faces. Now newly revised and updated, Lindsey Pollak's Getting from College to Career is the definitive guide to building the experience, skills, and confidence you need to succeed in the job search, offering action-oriented tips and strategies ranging from the simple to the expert.

Entrepreneurship has a whole world of opportunities. There are countless layers to peel when discovering passive income streams; the tricky part is knowing where to start. College Dropout to Digital Nomad will give you the top 50 hacks to start peeling!

50 Things to Know About Teaching at a Community College by author Valerie Jean Kline offers a unique approach to what you should know before you decide to start your career teaching at a community college. Most books on education tell you about the logistical and theoretical aspects of teaching. They focus on the history and groundwork. Believe this. Inspire that. Although there is nothing wrong with that and all teachers should begin with a foundation of belief and passion, Valerie Jean’s take on community college teaching is realistic and straight to the point.

Jumping from school to work is different than it was just a few years ago. Diversity training is waning. Affirmative action is all but dead. That's why Career Book 4 of this career-readiness series is a timely resource for you as a special needs professional, parent or college student.

After 20 years of higher education and then a great multi-track career, the author now provides insight into what makes for college success. The Mentored Action Plan (MAP) he presents in this book can be used by nearly any student to guarantee an academic and career advantage over contemporaries around the world. The plan makes all the difference for students who compete for the best college placements and career positions.

Skilled Trade Career Planning For Teens will provide you with the Trusted and Proven path to a successful and REWARDING career in one of many hands-on skilled trades that make BIG MONEY! Many high school students ponder their career and financial goals as they go through high school. Wouldn’t you like to know all of the options before making such a big life-changing decision?

How can you help your youngster's college education pay off in productive, meaningful employment - even when disability is involved? Growing in emotional intelligence is the key. It's the foundation for learning to live and work well with a disability. And, it's probably an attribute few people pick up on their own while in school. That means your youngster needs a little help from you, as a parent-mentor, to supplement his or her formal education.

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.

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.

In today's world where it is estimated that college graduates earn over 75% more in their lifetime than non-college graduates, a college degree in most instances is a requirement. Therefore, choosing to go to college is a great idea. However, maintaining good grades and graduating from college so that you can have the career you desire is a great achievement. This easy to listen to book will quickly walk you through the entire college experience from beginning to end and make your journey a successful one. Now, go ahead and have the best 4 years of your life!

If you as a high school student, or you as a parent, or you as a mentor, teacher, or guidance counselor want to provide a power-house guide to achieving maximum success in the high school to college to career pathway, this is it. The plan is highly structured, provided step by step, and is supported by many participants in the student's support structure. Any high school student can use this plan to push past even the best and brightest in their class. Why? Because of the program's strategy that makes quantum leaps in the high school to career process.

This is a collection of 50 simple tips of advice that any student would like to know. The book offers practical timeless tips, including money management, your major and school, friends and socializing, and starting your career.

The first few weeks of college can establish patterns that make or break a student’s success. Full of tips, advice, and strategies, this book helps students develop a foundation of personal goals that will keep them on the road to success through the challenges and choices that the college years bring. Guidance considers all areas of a college student’s well-being, including the academic, financial, social, emotional, and personal aspects that all contribute to a positive college experience.

Breaking Barriers shows how to redesign high schools so that all students can move on to college and successful careers. In a negation of the American dream, a child's zip code is currently a far better predictor of success than hard work, intelligence, or resilience. This book tells the story of a school model that focuses on equity and works to prove that all young people can achieve academic excellence given the right support. P-TECH combines public high schools and community colleges in partnership with employers, providing both opportunity and support for all students.

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.

At its core, this book recognizes that thinking about the future is not merely an exercise in wishful thinking but an essential step towards personal growth and fulfillment. It challenges listeners to shift their perspectives from the present moment and adopt a forward-looking mindset. By doing so, individuals are empowered to set meaningful goals, make purposeful decisions, and design their lives with greater clarity and intention.

This definitive guide to career success will transform your career planning toolkit and elevate your post-high-school or career change plans to new heights. Don't miss your chance to gain the knowledge and insights that will set you apart from the competition and propel you toward a successful future—free of student loan debt.