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BL
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872988
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Ducat, Diane Elizabeth,1944-
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| Title & Author
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Turning points : : your career decision-making guide /\ Diane Ducat.
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| Edition Statement
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3rd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Boston :: Pearson,, ©2012.
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xxii, 247 pages ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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0137084455
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: 9780137084456
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| Notes
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"My student success lab"--Cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-242) and index.
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| Contents
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Pt. 1. Preparing for success : understanding who you are and what you need to know. Exploring your career options, step by step (What is your career dilemma? -- An important first step : be clear and specific as you describe your dilemma -- Avoid the errors some students make in describing their dilemmas -- Consider your life situation -- What internal and external obstacles do you face? -- What kinds of information will help you solve your career dilemma? -- ASAP : a systematic approach to searching for information -- Your career will unfold in a rapidly changing, interconnected world -- Your career network : vital connections for your career success -- Key points) -- Identifying your values and personality type (Three routes to happiness -- Identifying your work values -- The Holland personality types : help in shaping your career goals -- The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® : consider your preferences for various work environments) -- Identifying your interests and skills (Your interests and the Campbell work orientations -- Your skills and the Campbell work orientations -- Portable skills : key assets in the global workplace -- Don't overlook career stallers -- Character strengths : a solid foundation for career success -- The impact of rapid technological change -- Making sense of the information in your personal profile database -- Key points) -- Gathering information about careers (The value of having information about careers -- Putting the career database and the ASP method to work for you -- Step 1 : ask the right questions -- Step 2 : search for information -- Step 3 : analyze your findings -- Step 4 : plan your next actions -- Key points) -- Gathering information about four-year colleges and graduate schools (Making sense of the world of higher education -- Step 1 : ask the right question -- Step 2 : search for information -- Step 3 : analyze your findings -- Step 4 : plan your next actions -- Make sacrifices now to gain benefits later -- When you have more education than your family -- Should you consider an online degree? -- Key points).
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Pt. 2. Setting a direction : choosing a field, preparing for it, and showing you are qualified. Making career decisions (Setting a career direction is a process -- What's at stake : the significance of career decisions -- Complicating factors : your identity, your commitments, and the job market -- Listen to your heart and use your head -- The decision-style window -- Resolving career decision-making conflicts : making trade-offs -- Setting your career direction takes time -- Make a plan to implement your decision -- Think of your quest for a career as a hero's journey -- Key points) -- Selecting a major (Understanding majors and degree requirements -- Two types of majors : career oriented and multipotential -- Your college major and your career : is there a connection? -- Will your major affect your earnings? -- Students have a variety of life goals -- Two key actions in choosing a major -- Make a balanced decision : listen to your heart and use your head -- Key points) -- Conducting a job search (Deciding on a work setting -- Job leads : more is better -- Networking : the key to the hidden job market -- Using college services and internship programs -- Mining for gold on the internet -- Trying other sources : direct contact with employers, ads, job fairs, and agencies -- Always remember : active methods are best -- Before you launch your own business : get information and experience -- Key points) -- Presenting yourself : resumes, cover letters, and references (Building an all-important tool : your resume -- Writing an effective cover letter -- Compiling a solid reference list -- How to deal with online resumes -- Taking advantage of the possibilities in other media -- Key points) -- Presenting yourself : interviewing (Key steps as you prepare for your interview -- Get ready for what they'll ask : anticipating standard interview questions -- The interview : creating the best possible impression -- Following up on a positive note -- In salary negotiations, rely on the three R's -- Nontraditional interviewing : mastering other kinds of presentations -- Dealing with circumstances out of your control -- When your best isn't enough : coping with rejection -- Key points).
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Pt. 3. Making your experience count : practical advice for researching your career goals. How to advance your career before you graduate : learning from internships, jobs, and extracurricular activities (Seek a variety of experiences beyond your course work, especially internships -- Three sources of career-building lessons : taking challenging assignments, observing key people, and dealing with mistakes -- Challenging assignments expand your comfort zone -- Learn by observing others -- Mistakes and hardship : it's how you respond that counts -- Use the power of reflection and feedback to increase the value of your experience -- Celebrate your success -- Key points) -- How to set and reach your goals (Beginning the process of setting your goals -- Five goal-setting principles -- Five goal-setting principles : get SMART -- Successful goal-setters develop a learning mind-set -- How to stay committed and motivated -- Create a career development plan -- Mid-range goals : if what you want is five years away -- Long-range goals : giving your life meaning and direction -- Key points) -- How to develop a strong career network (The importance of career networks -- Seven ways your career network works for you -- Overcoming a resistance to networking -- Building your career networking skills -- Social networking sites can help you build a career network -- Join a professional association related to your career field -- Key points) -- Reflections (Feel confident about your career).
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| Abstract
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A practical resource that covers self-assessment, career exploration, job search, and goal-setting. Student profiles illustrate each topic along the way.
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College students-- Employment-- United States.
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Vocational guidance-- United States.
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College students-- Employment.
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Vocational guidance.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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650.14
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| LC Classification
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HF5382.5.U5D832 2012
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| Parallel Title
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Your career decision-making guide
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