Download or read book Your College Experience Insider s Guide to Career Services written by Janet E. Gardner and published by Bedford/st Martins. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Your College Experience 10th Ed Insider s Guide to Career Services written by John N. Gardner and published by Bedford/st Martins. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Your College Experience 9e Concise Edition Insider s Guide to Career Services written by John N. Gardner and published by Bedford/st Martins. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Insider s Guide to Career Services written by Bedford/St. Martin's and published by Bedford/St. Martin's. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Your College Experience Concise Edition 10e Insider s Guide to Career Services written by John N. Gardner and published by Bedford Books. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Your College Experience written by John N. Gardner and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-12-07 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the leading authorities on the first-year seminar and grounded in research, Your College Experience by John Gardner and Betsy Barefoot offers today’s diverse students the practical help they need to make the transition to college and get the most out of their time there. Goal setting has always been central to this text, and the Tenth Edition has been revised with added coverage and activities to strengthen this material throughout. In addition, a new focus on self-assessment of strengths will help students see where they are already succeeding so that they get off to a great start and stay in college. A full package of instructional support materials — including an Instructor’s Annotated Edition, Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, videos, and a Test Bank — provides new and experienced instructors all the tools they will need to engage students in this course and increase student retention.
Download or read book The College Student s Guide to Landing a Great Job written by Bob Roth and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a Way to significantly increase your chances for landing a great job with a well known and respected employer. If that is your goal, this book can help you achieve that goal. The most successful students realize that they must compete for the best jobs. They also realize that there are steps that they must follow along the way, to put themselves in the best position for success. To be more successful, you should: - Figure out where you want to go (A clear direction) - Investigate what it will take to get there - Create a detailed, step-by-step plan of action - Participate in campus, work and community activities - Build a list of significant accomplishments - Demonstrate the most desirable, work related skills - Prepare for and conduct a comprehensive job search Every year, too many good students lose out to better prepared candidates and must settle for lesser jobs with less impressive employers. This regularly happens to students who: - Don't understand the job hunting process - Fail to adequately prepare for the senior year job search - Are unaware of what is important to recruiters and employers - Don't know how to compete effectively for the best jobs Students understand that their cumulative average is built semester by semester. And yet, most students and parents don't recognize that the same thing is true of the job search plan. The accomplishments, successes, achievements and positive results that you will include on your resume will be accumulated as you move through your four-year college experience. Students who wait until their senior year to think about their resume and job search strategy are unlikely to land a great job. Smart student plan for success. They actively strive to put themselves in the best possible position to land a great job. Those who don't will fall by the wayside. Since every student can improve their chances for a better job by following the week-by-week plan contained in this book, only one question remains. How badly d
Download or read book Your College Experience Two Year College Edition written by John N. Gardner and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the leading authorities on the first-year seminar and grounded in research, Your College Experience, Two-Year College Edition by John Gardner and Betsy Barefoot offers today's diverse students the practical help they need to make the transition to college and get the most out of their time there. Goal setting has always been central to this text, and the Tenth Edition has been revised with added coverage and activities to strengthen this material throughout. In addition, a new focus on self-assessment of strengths will help students see where they are already succeeding so that they get off to a great start and stay in college. This version of the text maintains the authoritative, research-driven approach of the Tenth Edition and has been edited carefully to address the specific needs of 2-year students.
Download or read book Loose leaf Version for Your College Experience written by John N. Gardner and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2017-10-13 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the leading authorities on the first-year seminar and grounded in research, Your College Experience by John Gardner and Betsy Barefoot offers today’s diverse students the practical help they need to make the transition to college and get the most out of their time there. While maintaining its hallmark theme of goal setting, the new edition provides practical strategies across all topics of the book to help students be successful from the start. The book features a fresh new design and a strong new emphasis on the ten research-based High Impact Practices suggested by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Chapters on Emotional Intelligence, Thinking, and Wellness have all been thoroughly updated with tools and strategies students use on campus right now and the book features a fresh, new design. A full package of instructional support materials—including an Instructor’s Annotated Edition, Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, videos, and a Test Bank—provides new and experienced instructors all the tools they will need to engage students in this course and increase student retention.
Download or read book Tales from A Professor s Office written by Rachel S Spooner and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the heart of the college experience with "Tales from A Professor's Office: An Insider's Guide to Thriving in College" by Rachel S. Spooner. This enlightening guide strips away the mystery surrounding college success and provides real-world strategies that can lead to a fulfilling college journey. Moving beyond our obsession with college admissions, this book prepares students for the academic rigor and personal demands of being in college. From navigating office hours to mastering email etiquette, Spooner offers a comprehensive roadmap to not just surviving but thriving in college. With chapters like "Unlocking Your Academic Superpowers" and "Mastering the Clock: Time Management Strategies," readers are equipped with the tools to excel academically. But Spooner doesn't stop there-she delves into the art of building lasting friendships, selecting the right mix of courses, and making the most of extracurricular activities, ensuring students are well-rounded and ready for what comes after graduation. What sets this guide apart is its foundation in real-life stories from students and Spooner's own office hours, offering a rare glimpse into the day-to-day challenges and triumphs of college life. These narratives bring to life the strategies discussed, making the advice relatable and actionable. For families, Spooner includes "Tips for Families" at the end of each chapter, providing valuable insights into how to support your student through this transformative time. "Tales from A Professor's Office" is more than just a guide to academic success; it's a mentor, a confidant, and a roadmap to personal growth and achievement. Whether you're a freshman just starting out, a parent looking to guide your student, or anywhere in between, this book is an indispensable resource for navigating the college years with confidence and purpose. Join Rachel S. Spooner on this journey and transform your college experience into one of success, fulfillment, and lifelong learning.
Download or read book Getting the Best Out of College Revised and Updated written by Peter Feaver and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider’s guide that shows ambitious students how to optimize their college career, completely revised and updated for today’s academic landscape. I WISH I’D KNOWN THAT IN COLLEGE Your time as an undergrad has the potential to be incredibly fun, rewarding, and life changing in ways you may not yet even imagine–that is, if you play your cards right and take full advantage of what your university has to offer. Sadly, very few students ever learn the secret handshake of how to make the most of their college years. Until now. For undergrads (and parents) hoping their tuition will pay off, GETTING THE BEST OUT OF COLLEGE is a must-read. Distilling more than fifty years of experience from some of the leading minds at top tier institutions, GETTING THE BEST OUT OF COLLEGE reveals insider advice that makes the hefty price tag worth it: how to impress professors, live with a roommate, pick the best courses (and do well in them), design a meaningful transcript, earn remarkable internships, prepare for a successful career after graduation, and much more. This new edition also includes feedback from students who put GETTING THE BEST OUT OF COLLEGE to the test, as well as new chapters on what to do when college “just isn’t working” and unique opportunities with international students and study abroad. With a new forward by Duke University’s Coach K, GETTING THE BEST OUT OF COLLEGE gives invaluable advice that enables students (and their parents!) to make the most of their college years.
Download or read book Your College Experience Concise Tenth Edition written by John N. Gardner and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2013-01-13 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This less expensive, streamlined edition of Your College Experience presents a straightforward, realistic, and intelligent review of the skills students need to succeed in college. The text focuses on the academic skills taught in college success courses, providing students with tools and strategies for building a solid base of critical thinking, time management, research, study, and test-taking skills. Additional coverage of emotional intelligence, learning styles, diversity, and money help students get off to a great start. Goal setting has always been central to this text, and the Tenth Edition has been revised with added coverage and activities to strengthen this material throughout. In addition, a new focus on assessing their own strengths will help students see where they are already succeeding so they get off to a great start and stay in college. A full package of instructional support materials – including an Instructor’s Annotated Edition, an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, videos, and a Test Bank – provides new and experienced instructors all the tools they will need to engage students in this course and increase student retention.
Download or read book Start to Finish Job Search Guide written by Richard Blazevich and published by Richard Blazevich. This book was released on 2020-07-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most college students get very little help finding their first big job. This book is designed to change that. Learn everything you'll need to know to get your dream job. This book explains how to prepare your job hunting strategy, customize your resume, and nail your interviews. The author is a corporate recruiter who shares insider tips for what employers look for in job candidates. In this book, he includes tricks for moving your resume to the top of the pile and instructions for dazzling hiring managers with amazing answers to their interview questions. It contains step-by-step instructions to help you get the job you want.
Download or read book College Success for Adults written by C.M. Gill and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-26 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College Success for Adults: Insider Tips for Effective Learning is a concise, user-friendly guide to college success for the adult college student. In it, readers learn to master the rules, vocabulary, and expectations of the college environment. They’ll discover how to balance their work and personal lives with college-level study, develop the mindset of the successful college student, take notes effectively, conquer testing anxiety, win over their professors, and much more. Armed with the knowledge this book provides, readers will emerge with a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in college—and how they can achieve this success. They’ll learn how to take their own experience and wisdom as adults and translate it into success in the college classroom. Readers also receive helpful supplementary resources that will aid them on their journey to college success, including a college vocabulary glossary, college knowledge quiz (with answer key), a list of scholarships exclusively for adult students, and a suggested course syllabus (with detailed course calendar).
Download or read book Campus Confidential written by Robert H. Miller and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2006-07-11 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Campus Confidential is the ultimate insider’s guide to surviving and thriving in college. Written in a friendly, conversational style, Campus Confidential offers a comprehensive, chronological treatment of the college experience by the author, a Yale graduate, and a blue-ribbon panel of fourteen diverse “mentors” from colleges and universities around the country. But this is not just another fluff-filled freshman handbook. Campus Confidential is the complete guide to the college experience—providing solid, road-tested advice for every stage of the process, from high school students getting ready to apply, to college seniors looking for jobs or applying to graduate school, and everything in between.
Download or read book The Insider s Guide to College Success written by Robert DiYanni and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1997 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clear-cut, no-nonsense book is a discussion of what college students need to know to get the most from a college education. Learn how to make the college system work for students, how to plan a course of study, work with professors, and improve test performance. The book focuses on practical techniques for improving academic performance and for developing habits of mind conducive to success throughout life.
Download or read book College to Career written by Mark A. Griffin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-08-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do You Know Which Career Path to Follow After You Graduate? This year, over 1.6 million students will graduate college with a Bachelor's degree. After spending tens of thousands of dollars on their education, many will find themselves absorbed in to the workforce in a career field unrelated to their college major. These once hopeful students will become discouraged and uncertain about their future, some may spend many years feeling unfulfilled in a career where their passions and purpose are unmet. You can avoid this predicament; there is a better way. In College to Career: The Student Guide to Career and Life Navigation, accomplished human resources professional, author, and consultant Mark A. Griffin helps readers to: -Target the career ideally suited to their personality -Define their unique voice -Set up practical, actionable steps through each stage of college -Translate their education to a meaningful career This is not a self-help book for finding employment. This is a book to help you create your best options, now and into the future. It is a book to steer you through careful planning and vision casting, toward achieving and enjoying a satisfying life professionally, financially, and personally. As a bonus, this book includes several interviews from top experts in their fields. You will learn from leaders in organizations which includes: the Dallas Cowboys, Management Recruiters International, Florida A & M, James Madison University, Hope International and more. They will share their tips for success as well as hurdles they have overcome. Whether you are a student just starting college, a parent wanting to guide your child in the right direction, or a graduate seeking direction in your career, you have come to the right place. Don't waste another minute living aimlessly. Begin your future today! Interviews With Workplace Experts From Across America Mr. Brady Pyle, Deputy Director of Human Resources for NASA-Johnson Space Center Ms. Heidi Weingartner, Chief Human Resources Officer of the Dallas Cowboys Mr. Alan Collins, Founder of Success in HR and the Vice President-Human Resources at PepsiCo Mr. Dan Lasse, President of Management Recruiters of St. Charles Ms. Jennifer Litwiller, Academic and Career Advisor at James Madison University Mr. David Copeland, Director of Human Resources - North America for Jabra Mr. Peter Greer, President and CEO of HOPE International Ms. Joyce Ingram, Assistant Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Ms. Kyle Shuford, Principal FrontGate Staffing
