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Too young to retire : by Stone, Marika,

Publication: New York : Plume, 2004 . ix, 157 p. ; 21 cm. Date: 2004

Societal norms tell us that we will go to college, work for 30-45 years, and then retire to a life of relaxation. Marika and Howard Stone in Too Young to Retire challenge the status quo. They preach that “retirement” is an opportunity to experience the things in life that working has always prevented you from doing. The book dives into the value an experienced worker can offer in different fields and a 101 job “Opportunities for the Open-Minded.” This book is not very applicable to students who are just entering the work force, but it can be useful for redefining one’s roadmap through life. Utilize this book to figure out how to have a fulfilling career while “retiring” to something that you love doing. Too Young to Retire is a fantastic resource for learning to stay active even after a certain age.

101 great answers to the toughest interview questions / by Fry, Ronald W.

Publication: Australia ; | Boston, MA : Course Technology, 2009 . xvi, 182 p. ; 22 cm. Date: 2009

As someone who has interviewed thousands of candidates, Ron Fry’s credibility shows through his helpful tips for interviewing. With the interviewing becoming more and more important, it is so crucial to be prepared before attending it. Fry’s book focusing on what information the interviewer is looking for, “Green light” good answers, and “red light” poor answers for each of the popular questions he writes about in addition to possible follow-up questions stemming from these. Starting with the difficult, “So tell me about yourself,” Fry provides detailed responses, explanations, and a variety of tips throughout the book. The best part is how organized the book is and easy to scan through so one can find what they’re looking for fast and get helpful information even from flipping through it for a few minutes. 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions is a great resource for preparing for any kind of interview.

One day, all children-- : by Kopp, Wendy.

Publication: New York : PublicAffairs, 2001 . 187 p. ; 22 cm. Date: 2001

If you’re looking for proof that individuals can make an impact on our country immediately after finishing their undergraduate degree, Wendy Kopp offers her testimony in One Day, All Children. In this novel, she provides her first person perspective on how she had a great hand in the Teach for America initiative, upon graduating from Princeton. This novel is a written account of how individuals who think outside of the box and deviate from the standard path of the young scholar can be rewarded. By taking her life into her own hands, Kopp actively sought out ways to push her ideas to the agenda of many businesses. Through this, Kopp shows us that by taking the initiative, we can open doors that many would never dream of approaching. Kopp also offers a valuable life lesson through her grueling process of implementing Teach for America: learn to say no. Once you have a mission implanted in your mind and you have strategically mapped out a way to achieve it, don’t let others alter your mission. Teach for America’s mission statement reads, “One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education”. This was Kopp’s vision; what is yours?

Vault Guide to Conquering Corporate America for Women and Minorities. by Kao, Patricia.

Publication: Vault, Inc., 2003 29 Date: 2003

Women and minorities are emerging as successful professionals in a wide variety of industries. In fact, many American companies are encouraging the diversification of their workforce. An attempt to guide women and minorities in succeeding in their careers, the Vault Guide to Conquering Corporate America for Women and Minorities falls short in offering concrete advice. The book is better fit for individuals who lack any professional experience. While containing some practical advice about how to act professionally, a majority of the book is filled with subjective thoughts lacking factual support (one of the more ludicrous topics was about being a woman and reining in hysterical emotions in the office). A redeeming factor would be the ample amount of individual interviews—from professionals in a wide variety of industries—throughout the book. The advice given by these individuals is honest and unadulterated, noting situations real professionals encounter on a day to day basis.

The complete job search guide for Latinos / by Mann, Murray A.

Publication: Hauppauge, NY : Barron's Educational Series, 2005 . vi, 410 p. ; 28 cm. Date: 2005

The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos is a writing that includes a survey that allows you to see what sort of career might suit you. This book is highly useful. It lists examples of resumes you might use, guides you through interviews, even phone interviews, and shows how to overcome and illegal questions you might encounter. It really focuses on the issues distinct to Latinos such as dealing with workplace discrimination and the legal resources you might utilize. It has strategies to overcome biases and prejudice and walks you through using a checklist. It goes through how to obtain a visa if you need one, and goes over part time and temporary employment. This book is extremely comprehensive in how it attacks problems Latinos might encounter in the workforce, and really assists with the job search itself. I would recommend this book to any Latino looking to further his or her career and who might not know where to start or does not know the resources available to them. Take advantage of this book as soon as you can so you can get great advice on your job search from start to finish!

Why to Major in English If You're Not Going to Teach. by Prescott, Robert.

Publication: Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2010 29 Date: 2010

Despite any doubts about the relevancy of English majors in the work force, those who hold this degree do indeed qualify for callings in realm of business. If you’re an English major and are worried that teaching is your only route, do not fear. As a matter of fact, the vast majority of graduates in English work in some area of business or public service. Furthermore, Robert Prescott informs the reader that English majors succeed in medicine, and they are increasingly sought after by medical school admissions boards. By offering advice on how to pursue a career with an English degree, Why to Major in English If You’re Not Going to Teach is a great tool to help you systematically map out a plan to pursue your dream career. In this book, Prescott preaches the importance of pursuing an apprenticeship to thus help you understand the English major’s skill set. If you wish to utilize your English degree and learn how to apply it to a career, Prescott’s book is a great tool for offering understanding and optimism toward your valuable transferable skills, granted to English majors.

I don't know what I want, but I know it's not this : by Jansen, Julie.

Publication: New York : Penguin Books, 2003 . xii, 272 p. ; 21 cm. Date: 2003

As part of the “Millennial Generation,” I have been taught that a career path is not set in stone. It is possible to go a lot of places in life and never be restricted to a degree. After reading I don't know what I want, but I know it's not this, I know Julie Jansen definitely agrees. This step-by-step guide does a fantastic job of digging deep into the reader psyche and helping them understand what finding the right career path is all about. Jansen starts by helping the reader identify what type of an unsatisfied worker they are. There are interactive surveys that push the reader towards specific sections of the book based on their results. Jansen helps tackle some of the challenges and fears that individuals might have before searching for a new job. Although focused on job seekers currently in the workforce, college students can use this book to think critically about which career path they want to follow. If you feel out of touch with you career path and are looking to make a change, I Don’t Know What I Want, But It Isn’t This is a great stepping stone in beginning your career adventure!

Outliers : by Gladwell, Malcolm,

Publication: New York : Back Bay Books, 2011 . 309, 10 p. : 21 cm. Date: 2011

Outliers looks into the reasons that extremely successful people exist and are admired within our society. Gladwell takes facts of their upbringing and lives such as birth dates, hours they practiced their craft, and even where these “geniuses” were born. He writes this national bestseller in an easy to read fashion, not with scientific and mathematical speak, with anecdotes and examples within it to show that unusual data that we might not consider plays a part in the success of individuals such as the Beatles, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates. It is a riveting and unique book, one I would suggest to anyone who is interested in what it takes to become successful.

On call : by Transue, Emily R.

Publication: New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2005 . 242 p. ; 22 cm. Date: 2005

Romanticized in movies and television shows, years spent in residency are notorious for being gruesome and arduous. In On Call: A Doctor’s Days and Night in Residency, Emily R. Transue, M.D., relates her experiences during her four years in residency through a collection of short stories. She makes her rotation through intensive care, cardiology, oncology, and the emergency room. The collection begins with Transue’s first morning as a frazzled and reluctant intern (the first year of residency) and ends with her last night as a confident and competent resident. The journey is long, excruciating, and scary but Transue emerges triumphantly, with an understanding that death is a part of life. Her tales vary in length and she interweaves stories about her patients and their conditions, her relationship with patients and other doctors alike, and her life outside of medicine (working out, sailing, and other things that provide her a reprieve from her life as a resident). Succinct and honest, this book is a must read for anyone considering a career in Medicine.

Keywords to nail your job interview / by Enelow, Wendy S.

Publication: Manassas Park, Va. : Impact Publications, 2004 . vi, 183 p. ; 23 cm. Date: 2004

Great book to quickly look over before the big job interview. The contents breaks down the book into different industries. It then provides you with a list of words to talk about in the interview and a question answer example for each.

Six-figure freelancing : by James-Enger, Kelly.

Publication: New York : Random House Reference, 2005 . x, 302 p. ; 21 cm. Date: 2005

James-Enger is someone who started her freelance career with zero experience and zero connections to the publishing world. Her perspective is relatable not only to college students ready to begin their careers but also anyone ready to change their careers. Her strategy and book come down to three main principles: Mindset, Efficiency, and Connections. This book shows readers how hard work, persistence, and organization can led to a lucrative career you love. Throughout the book, James-Enger provides easy-to-understand charts, diagrams, and lists she uses for new projects. It also provides advice, experiences, and strategies from other successful freelancers to prove her tactics and also provide insights to others. Any writer or entrepreneur who is going to be his own boss should use this resource.

Making good :

Publication: Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2004 . xii, 208 p. : 22 cm. Date: 2004

Throughout school, academic integrity has been a huge focus. There would be dedicated sections in handouts, on syllabi, and posted on the school’s webpage detailing exactly what wasn’t allowed. However, after schooling is completed, there is not as clear of a line. Making Good presents research done in journalism, science, and acting to explain some common moral dilemmas young people begin to face in the workplace. It is interesting to explore unfamiliar fields, but the book does not really offer concrete coping strategies for an emerging professional. This book is for anyone who enjoys reading about people trying to succeed in their career while following their own moral compass.

Be bold : by Dorsey, Cheryl L.

Publication: [New York] : Echoing Green, 2006 . 112 p. : 20 cm. Date: 2006

While encouraging you to “craft your vision of positive social change as well as your role in achieving it”, this book offers valuable guidance for those who wish to identify barriers in varying communities and addressing how to overcome these barriers. Be Bold helps you to realize the world-changing power that you possess by outlining four core elements to be utilized during your career. These elements range from advice on identifying what means the most to you in regards to your dreams, advice on the confidence that is necessary to address world-change, advice on how to question the status quo while creating new solutions to intractable social problems, and advice on identifying solutions with optimism when others lack the motivation. If you are a free-thinker and wish to make a major impact on the world, this book promotes you to take those ground-breaking ideas that you possess and muster all of your external and internal resources to test those ideas. Dorsey and Galinsky’s book maintains the idea that “reframing challenges as opportunities” is essential in a world that has need for growth and change.

Great jobs for political science majors / by Rowh, Mark.

Publication: Chicago : VGM Career Books, 2004 . xi, 148 p. ; 23 cm. Date: 2004

Are you a Political Science Major and nearing graduation? Or just wondering what lies ahead? Do you feel your only option after graduation is law school? Great Jobs for Political Science Majors not only assists PS Majors with a self assessment but also gives general job search advice. The book goes into great detail on the various career paths in which individuals with a bachelor of arts in PS can truly explore and excel. It presents examples and specific places to look for jobs within the public service, law, teaching, and non-profit management fields and even contact information for multiple businesses and organizations. With details on the training, requirements and even average salary, this book not only enables self introspection but a plethora of important facts. With this book, a most comprehensive, degree specific, collection of advice and information has been carefully compiled. This book is a must read for any political science major who wants to explore the various options available to them after graduation.

Vault guide to Capitol Hill careers / by McCarthy, William,

Publication: New York : Vault, 2003 . xi, 111 p. : 23 cm. Date: 2003

In Vault Guide to Capitol Hill Careers, William McCarthy uses 10 years of experience to shed a light on the world of congress and how to become part of it. McCarthy covers logistics such as how to apply for an internship—with a sample resume, a cover letter, several interview questions and answers, and tips on how to be successful—and where to live in DC and the surrounding area. A majority of the book reads like a Cliffs Notes version of a U.S. Government textbook and focuses on explaining the inner workings of the Congress and the many organizations affiliated with it. McCarthy differentiates the House from the Senate (calling the House ‘chaotic’ and the Senate ‘bureaucratic’) and talks about the committees found in each one, explains the roles played by different employees in a congressional office, and breaks down the day to day activities of several staff members. The book also contains a listing of opportunities meant for JDs and MBA grads. Succinct and frank, McCarthy does a decent job of offering aspiring political interns inside look at life in the nation’s capital.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Publication: . Online Resource 29

It is hard enough to decide what to study in college, let alone how that path ties into your dream job that seems a ways down the road. The online resource What Can I Do with This Major really helps alleviate stresses about what kinds of career options certain majors have to offer. Although the site isn’t particularly interactive or graphic, the information is really easy-to-read and well-organized. For every single major on their chart, it includes the areas and fields one can go into, possible employers in that field, a brief description of the industries listed, and information and strategies such as what to get involved in during one’s college career or what elective courses to take to be most marketable for that particular area of interest. What Can I do With This Major gives an immediate picture of career possibilities look like and what an ideal candidate for certain options and fields would achieve in college.

The back door guide to short-term job adventures : by Landes, Michael.

Publication: Berkeley : Ten Speed Press, 2005 . xiv, 584 p. : 23 cm. Date: 2005

Who isn’t looking for a fun way to make some money while getting an education? Who wants to graduate into a world filled with exciting opportunities? There is no better education than actually going out into the world and experiencing life first hand. In Michael Landes book, he walks you down a path of self-discovery while giving you the tools to build a resume, find an application, interview successfully, and make an awesome first impression. After developing as an adventurer, Landes provides hundreds of job descriptions and contact information for short term internships, summer jobs, volunteer experiences, and experiences abroad. This book is for anyone who has always wanted to be a ski-instructor, white water rafting guide, outdoor trekker, or an organic farmer. Short-Term Job Adventures is more than your typical career book; it is a guide to start the adventure of a lifetime!

Career GPS: Strategies for Women Navigating the New Corporate Landscape. by Bell, Ella L. J. Edmondson.

Publication: Amistad, 2010 29 Date: 2010

Career GPS is a piece that details the most important aspects of the career finding process, and addresses the many issues that women encounter when entering the corporate world. The book quickly and efficiently explains different tactics to being both happy and successful in all areas of work. Not only does it relate all of these well, it provides examples of successful women in each of the chapters, and incorporates realistic women’s issues such as health and children. This book is a great read for any woman looking to overcome the traditional gender roles of women in the “corporate landscape.”

Candid Career Videos

Publication: . Online Resource 29

Figuring out what to do with one’s life is a lifelong process. Indeed, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” is one of the most confounding questions that still leave some people fumbling for answers. After 4 years of working in insurance and investment banking, Bill Glading found that his chosen career was not one that he wanted to be in for the remainder of his working career. Glading realized that determining what to do with his life would be easier is he knew more about his options. Hoping to make the path of career exploration easier for up and coming students and adults, Glading founded CandidCareer.com. CandidCareer.com is a user-friendly online resource that helps students explore different career paths. The website boasts a collection of over 2,000 videos, each featuring a professional currently working in their field. CandidCareer.com is much like YouTube.com in that students can search for videos by career title, major, or keywords, simplifying the arduous task of getting honest but accurate information about different careers. The careers covered vary from astronaut to ice cream shop owner and the videos do a great job of describing the career and preparing students in terms of the education and path they’ll need to take.

Knock 'em dead : by Yate, Martin John.

Publication: Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, 2010 . xv, 367 p. : 24 cm. Date: 2010

This up-to-date job search guide will provide readers with the basic all-around knowledge necessary to land their dream job. From basic resume construction and adaptation to cover letters, interviewing to following up with an employer, Knock ‘em Dead covers a variety of formats, styles, and differences each candidate will encounter during their own personal job search. Furthermore, the fact that Yates updates his manual on a yearly basis ensures its saliency in identifying common scenarios in the modern day job search. This book is particularly useful for first time prospects that have recently graduated from college and lack experience in the job search process. Additionally, this book not only provides potential answers for difficult dilemmas and sector-specific interview questions, but it also provides an economic outlook by identifying “hot” careers of the future based on current economic data. This guide is an invaluable source of information for anyone looking for their ideal job; from recent grad to seasoned job-hunting vet, this book can help everyone.