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How to Choose Your Major

by Mary E. Ghilani
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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.

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    July 7, 2017

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      • ISBN: 9798216099345
      • File size: 5833 KB

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      • ISBN: 9798216099345
      • File size: 5833 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      January 1, 2018

      Gr 9 Up-"What do you want to be when grow up?" is a high-pressure question. Ghilani (Working Your Major: How To Find a Job When You Graduate), who works in career services at Luzerne County (PA) Community College, offers college-minded teenagers (and their parents) reassuring and specific guidance, beginning with suggested courses to take in high school. Several chapters focus on careers, both traditional and more outside the box, for "Analytical People," "Persuaders," "People Who Are Hands-On," and other categories. Compassionate people, for example, might consider not only teaching and health care but also nonprofit work, pharmacy careers, and funeral direction. The appendixes of volunteer organizations, professional organizations, and career resources are especially helpful. VERDICT Excellent in filling the gap for high school students without access to college counselors or interest/aptitude surveys. Students early in their college careers may also find this title beneficial.-Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, TX

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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