This book is a clear and concrete guide. It lays out in crisp, clear language exactly what college students need to do to land their first professional job: from developing a super resume and LinkedIn profile to conducting a networking-based job search and acing their interviews.
Planning a career around your special or intense interests is possible and, in fact, easier than you might think! This book is full of helpful advice and activities to help you find work that you truly enjoy and thrive in the workplace.
Don't let artificial intelligence and robots steal your job! Still Room for Humans spells out the types of jobs long associated with well-paying careers that should be avoided because they are most likely to be eliminated by artificial intelligence. It lists several new jobs that don't exist yet but will be created shortly as new technologies become more prevalent.
Sort Your Career Out: And Make More Money unpacks everything you need to: Establish your career mindset, define your purpose, and unlock your skills and strengths. Set concrete goals and create new opportunities for yourself. Upskill with essential tips and templates for resumes, cover letters, interviews, networking, and more. Know when to take risks and how to handle setbacks like burnout and unemployment
Want some more in-depth information about preparing for a job or career? Check out this self-paced Canvas tutorial which includes the following modules:
More resources can be found in the Career Research guide
Career Tips: Selling Yourself in Your Cover Letter
Description
Your cover letter is a marketing document designed to sell a product—you—and a business document to give employers a glimpse of your personality.
