Great Jobs for Business Majors Review

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(More customer reviews)This book lays out 5 career paths that a business major can choose. While it has a beginning section on resumes, networking, and other things necessary to get the job, that information can be found elsewhere. Therefore I recommend this book only for business majors, not really for anyone further along exploring a broad range of options.

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Answers the question, "What can I do with a major in . . . ?"

This series helps students explore career options within their field of study. From assessing individual talents and skills to taking the necessary steps to land a job, every aspect of identifying and getting started in a career choice is covered. Readers learn to explore their options, target an ideal career, present a major as an asset to a job, perfect a job search, and follow through and get results.

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You Majored in What?: Mapping Your Path From Chaos to Career Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been a career counselor for almost fifteen years now, and my shelves are filled with everything from "What Color is Your Parachute?" to "Do What You Are" to "I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was". Until recently, I felt that most every career exploration book was retreading the same ground, connecting your skills, values, and interests in a linear way to matching job titles. Or, at the other extreme, telling you to just think happy metaphysical thoughts to change the universe and manifest prosperity.
Then I read "You Majored in What?" - and I was blown away by a radically new approach to career exploration, based on Chaos Theory and what the author calls "Wise Wandering". It takes into account the fact that nobody follows a linear path to a lifelong career that fits perfectly. Instead, it leverages the seemingly random events in your life to provide clues to your attractors.
Thank you, Dr. Brooks, for giving me a new set of tools to use with my clients. It's opened me up to new approaches, and reminded me that, as Tolkien said, "Not all those who wander are lost."


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Great Jobs for Math Majors, Second ed. (Great Jobs For... Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)As a recent graduate with a math degree this is the book I have been searching for. This is the only book you should need. It covers the interview, cover letters, resumes, networking and everything else. All other books on this subject limit discussion to education majors and jobs. This book does the same but gives equal treatment to those who seek jobs with math as a primary skill. It has hints for everything you could imagine. Gives lists of job titles and many job discriptions. Also gives some contact information for organizations that will be of help or interest to anyone looking for employment using their math degree. Once again, this is a must buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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"What can I do with a degree in math?"

You've worked hard for that math degree. Now what? Sometimes, the choice of careers can seem endless. The most difficult part of a job search is starting it. This is where Great Jobs for Math Majors comes in. Designed to help you put your major to work, this handy guide covers the basics of a job search and provides detailed profiles of careers in math. From the worlds of finance and science to manufacturing and education, you'll explore a variety of job options for math majors and determine the best fit for your personal, professional, and practical needs.

Do you want to be an actuary? Work in the banking industry? Program computers? In this updated edition, you'll find:

Job-search basics such as crafting résumés and writing cover letters
Self-assessment exercises to help determine your professional fit
Investigative tools to help you find the perfect job
Networking tips to get your foot in the door before your résumé is even sent
True tales from practicing professionals about everyday life on the job
Current statistics on earnings, advancement, and the future of the profession
Resources for further information, including journals, professional associations, and online resources

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Careers in Art and Graphic Design Review

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(More customer reviews)Careers in Art and Graphic Design is a good introduction to what the "young" graphic artist is up against. And it's encouraging. The jobs exist. We must mold the skill set to fill them. It gives solid practical information on how to form those skill sets and it's very current. It lists many occupations from Jewelry design to 3D game modeling. It also says internships are all but required. Whoosh! That's the sound of the air going out of my tires.
If I had a degree in art, a HR manager would look at it and say, "That's nice. Now show me what you can do." There's a Sports Arena full of folks with an MFA and no job. This is a portfolio driven industry. Careers in Art and Graphic Design gives info on how to get a job without a degree. It does so in a factual way.
My one compliant is that the layout isn't very attractive. Hmmmm, Maybe they should have hired me!

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Careers in the graphic arts can be both rewarding and glamorous for young men and women with good training and proper focus. The author points readers toward courses in art and graphic design, discusses interning in studios and art departments, and points out the pros and cons of freelancing versus working in-house, at design firms and ad agencies. Titles in the practical and enlightening Success Without College series guide ambitious young men and women toward satisfying and well-paying careers in fields where a college degree is not required. However, all occupations described do require specialized training, either on the job or in technical or vocational classroom settings. Readers learn how and where to get that training, then find out how to get started on the highway to career success.

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Teaching English Overseas: A Job Guide for Americans & Canadians Review

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(More customer reviews)The book is brilliant, and my only regret is that it was not available thirty years ago when I entered the world of EFL! I have travelled and taught in many countries, and although I never actually met Jeff Mohamed I kept hearing his name. He is a legendary figure in English language teaching.
Written in a friendly and highly readable style, this book covers every single aspect of the overseas teaching experience. It shows you how to determine your suitability to be a teacher, how to select a training course, how to conduct the job search, and how to settle into a job teaching English overseas. And this guide is not afraid to tackle issues such as teaching illegally (without a work permit), health issues and those sensitive cross-cultural issues (including personal relationships). Increasingly Americans seem to be becoming wary, or even afraid, of working abroad. With its thoroughly grounded and practical approach to all the issues, this book dispels those fears. Jeff Mohamed's enthusiasm is highly contagious!
The listings of resources are current and incredibly comprehensive (I was pleased to see it included the school in Egypt, ILI Helopolis, where I spent many happy years!)
For those starting their careers as teachers this book is invaluable. For those more seasoned teachers, the lists of resources (almost 100 pages of them!) are invaluable. And I see from the introduction that if you do not like it, you can contact the publisher for a full refund. What have you got to lose?

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The new, revised edition of this comprehensive guide for people who want to find jobs teaching English abroad. It includes detailed practical advice on: teaching without training; choosing a TEFL training program; the current overseas job market; how to conduct a successful job search; legal, medical and other practical considerations; dealing with culture shock. It also contains contact details of 450 schools and other organizations which between them hire more than 10,000 teachers every year.

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100 Best Careers 21st Century, 2/e (100 Best Careers for the 21st Century) Review

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(More customer reviews)I think Field's list of "growth fields" is accurate, so the book is a valuable resource for this reason. On the other hand, if you're young and unsure what career to choose, the absolutely WORST thing you can do is sit down with this book and say "Well, I'm good at x, y, and z, and p and q are growth fields, so therefore I should be a ... " You may (as I did) end up in a job you do moderately well, but hate! You'll do far better to start by asking yourself, "What do I value the most?" and "What do I most enjoy doing?" -- and then ask yourself "How can I make this into a job?"
Books like this always remind me of the scene in "The Graduate" where a helpful elder takes Dustin Hoffman aside and tells him he has one word of advice for him: "Plastics!!" Barbara Sher's books are a great antidote.

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The popular job-seeker's reference returns in a new edition, analyzing labor and economic trend, reviewing essential job skills, and providing one hundred detailed job evaluations. Original.

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150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs (Jist's Best Jobs) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this book out of the library to help my daughter decide on the best course of action. This book is laughable it is so wrong. The yearly job openings he lists for some fields are often not broken down but lumped together with a disclaimer, that if you don't read, may make you think that there are over 200,000 openings for foreign language teachers (guess it is all secondary education teachers, but then he got his information from some "source"). He lists job openings for librarians and social workers as being almost the same, but job growth is around 18% for social workers and around 4% for librarians. His projection on pay is also off for many jobs. Obviously he sits in an office gathering data from his sources instead of going out into the real world. Don't base any career decision on this book, please!!!

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This unveils the most secure and high-paying jobs in good times and bad times. In just two steps, this book helps readers focus their career options and learn more about secure jobs that interest them. First, reader explore 75 lists that rank the best recession-proof jobs according to pay, growth, openings, education level, personality type and more. Next, readers review descriptions of the jobs that appeal to them. These detailed descriptions include information about a job's pay, growth, openings, tasks, skills needed and much more.

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101 Careers in Gerontology Review

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(More customer reviews)This book was ok, but I expected more details than was offered. Each career/position offers a brief overview, followed by an interview of someone who holds that position, including their academic background, college majors or previous degrees held in particular areas prior to their position in the field of gerontology. If one is looking for a book that not only suggests a number of career positions, but offers some indication of approximate salary ranges, as well as, positions available to those who have recently graduated from Gerontology programs-this book does not offer the additional information. Most of the interviewees presented held MSW's prior to becoming their present gerontology-related position. There are a few that had bacculaureate degrees and associate degrees. But, out of 101, only enough to be counted on one hand, and one in particular which deals with leading volunteers. As far as those working within the population, hands-on, based on the representation of the book, these types of positions require a background in social work, with a few having psychology or business-related majors. Pro: The book does give a variety of descriptions, education and experience of positions. Con: Not encouraging to new graduates (of gerontology-related programs), who lack the experience but have the degree.

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Wanted:Gerontology Workers, Gerontological Specialists, and Gerontologists for careers now and into the future.

As our population of persons aged 65 and over grows and lives longer through these ages, the need for more practitioners with gerontology-specific training is growing as well.Opportunities for careers in gerontology are everywhere and more are appearing every day, however the increasing number of options in this field makes the task of finding information, mentoring, and jobs more difficult.How do you know if gerontology is right for you and what options for practice are available?

101 Careers in Gerontology will guide you in your search, providing glimpses into and information about a broad range of options that are gerontology-specific or gerontology-related.

This guide is for all levels of job seekers-college or high school students looking to begin careers or paths of study, professionals needing credentials, mid-career job seekers, even guidance counselors or parents looking for help counseling young adults. Types of jobs and where you would work-including areas you may not have considered such as clothing design, anthropology, or law-education requirements for those jobs, practitioner profiles, and emerging job prospects are all outlined to give you the information you need to decide which path in gerontology is right for you.Interviews with practitioners provide insight on what it's like to be starting out in gerontology or to have worked in the field for years, as well as the experience of starting out with a degree versus on-the-job learning.

So go ahead, use this book and tweak your interest, spur your imagination, or identify a broader spectrum of career possibilities that might be a good fit for you. Welcome to the exciting, dynamic, and ever-expanding professional world of Gerontology!

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What Can You Do with a Major in English: Real People, Real Jobs, Real Rewards Review

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(More customer reviews)With typographical errors throughout, it's hard to take this book for an English Major seriously. The majority of the book is general and relates more to picking a major than information on a major. There is very little information in here that isn't common sense and only the case studies are of any real value to someone who is already fairly sure of their choice of a major. If you're fairly certian that this is the major for you, don't bother buying this book. You can pick up all of the information applicable to you by browsing through it in the local Borders or B&N.

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Your guide to glide from campus to careerYou've probably never seen a help wanted ad seeking an "English major." But if you're considering majoring in English or have an English degree, don't let that discourage you. Many interesting and exciting positions are available for people with your skills--including some that will surprise you. This book gives you what you need to seize those opportunities. It goes beyond basic, generic job primers to include:* Advice on college and curriculum choices--courses, internships, and more* Tips to energize your job search* Profiles of real graduates, their jobs, and how they got them* Up-close and professional input from a publisher, journalist, speech writer, librarian, and literary agent* Overviews of typical salary levels, hours, and work environments* Extensive additional resources including Web sites, professional organizations, periodicals, and moreWith practical information plus enlightening perspectives from professionals who have already put their English degrees to work, What Can You Do with a Major in English? helps you determine the type of job you really want. Then, whether you're just starting college, close to graduation, or already in the workforce and looking for a more rewarding position, you can make decisions that will speed you toward your career goals.

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Great Jobs for Sociology Majors (Great Jobs for ... Majors) Review

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(More customer reviews)Great Jobs for Sociology Majors offers help in deciding if sociology is a major for you and has comments on expanding your knowledge while in school, job searching, networking, and the possibilities of graduate school. The other half of the book describes job opportunities in a variety of areas and help with career paths for advancement. A comprehensive book you'll come away more knowledgable and with great ideas for your future.

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It isn't always obvious what a college major can offer to the workplace. Great Jobs books helpstudents and recent college graduates explore the possibilities in their majors and provide:

Guidance on how to present a major as a workplace asset during an interview
A primer for new college grads on how to conduct a job search
Ways to use a college major in the real world

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Great Jobs for English Majors, 3rd ed. (Great Jobs For... Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book has information and resources that would be useful for any English major because it covers many of the jobs out there for people who love English. I did not know an English major could get so many different kinds of jobs. It covers teaching, techinical writing, business... It also gives you questions to evaluate yourself to figure out what kind of job you want. It was worth reading.

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Answers your question "What can I do with a major in English?"

It isn't always obvious what your college major can offer to the workplace. Great Jobs for English Majors helps you explore the possibilities your major creates and provides:

Guidance on how to present an English major as a workplace asset during an interview
A primer on how to conduct a job search
Ways to use your major in the real world

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Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors (Great Jobs Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)What's this about the first 3 reviews being advertisements for "EnvironmentalCrossing dot com." Oh well.
This book is two thirds job opportunities, and one third how to represent and present yourself for getting a job. That last third is fairly good advice for anyone, whether you are interested in an environmental career or not.
The authors focus on five general environmental job tracks:
- environmental education
- environmental policy, planning, and management
- environmental technology
- environmental sciences
- environmental engineering
As I mentioned in the title of this review, throw out environmental engineering if you have an environmental studies degree. Environmental engineering, like civil engineering, is a demanding 4-5 year program of study. It ain't gonna happen.
The environmental sciences and technology tracks might be useful, but then your degree should be focusing on environmental science, and not environmental studies.
I sense a lot of students being interested in environmental education, but the book talks a lot about middle and high school positions. A teaching certification or degree is important here. I'd add environment-related communication careers (writing, public relations, journalism) here as well.
That brings us to environmental policy, planning, and management. This twenty page section could have been greatly expanded, because I see a lot of opportunity here for environmental studies majors. There are career opportunities in both government and non-governmental organizations here, as well as a track for environmental studies majors to get a graduate degree in law, public administration, or even business administration.
Best hint for applying for job? More and more employers are asking you to post your resume on-line. Don't be fancy. If it looks scrambled when the prospective employer opens it up, your chances are scrambled as well (p. 28).
You might also want to take a look at The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century.

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Earn green by going green with your career choice!

You've worked hard for that environmental studies degree. Now what? Sometimes the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options.

Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors will help you choose the right career out of the myriad possibilities at your disposal. It provides detailed profiles of careers in your field along with the basic skills necessary to begin a focused job search. You'll soon be on the fast track to landing a job that satisfies your personal, professional, and practical needs.

Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors will help you:

Determine the occupation that's best suited for you
Craft a résumé and cover letter that stand out from the rest
Learn from practicing professionals about everyday life on the job
Become familiar with current statistics on salaries and trends within the profession

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What to Do with Your English or Communications Degree (Career Guides) Review

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(More customer reviews)I seriously would like to give this book a review. As you can more than likely gather from the title, I am studying a degree in Communications so my field is partly that of reviewing. IF this book ever arrives, it is now 13th January and it was ordered on 11th December, I will write a further review. Come ONNNNN !!!! Nothing takes a month to arrive in Australia. We can swim to the US faster than that.

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Many students major in the Humanities or Social Sciences because they love their chosen academic fields, however few schools provide solid advice about how students can apply their studies to a career.This unique and informative guide directs English and Communications majors to career paths that will make the most of their educational backgrounds. It includes chapters on further academic study, fellowship opportunities, and understanding career options, as well as practical and detailed job search tips and strategies. What to Do with Your English or Communications Degree includes:·Practical advice on identifying career goals·Profiles of popular career paths·Interview and networking tips·Special Q&A section with former majors who are now successfully pursuing careers they love·Appendices that provide listings of relevant internship and fellowship opportunities

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