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Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World
How do you get a job without experience and get experience without a job? It's the question virtually every college student or recent graduate faces. In Getting from College to Career, Lindsey Pollak offers the first definitive guide to building the experience, skills, and confidence you need before starting your first major job search. Her 90 action-oriented tips include
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Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real Worlds by Lindsey Pollak promises to give fresh graduates an edge on entering the work force.
The book provides in-depth instructions on how to change your mindset from "student" to "professional", how to educate yourself on the job market and the world such as on office politics and characters, how to start your career search including employing social media, how to network with other professionals, how to gain experience i...more
The book provides in-depth instructions on how to change your mindset from "student" to "professional", how to educate yourself on the job market and the world such as on office politics and characters, how to start your career search including employing social media, how to network with other professionals, how to gain experience i...more
I only read this for my dad's benefit. He has given me dozens of self-help/advice/life-planning books over the years, and I figured I could indulge him at least once.
Echoing a previous reviewer, I am not the target audience for this book. It was written for people who are really into themselves and the idea of (mostly corporate) ~success.~ At one point the writer refers to a career as "doing what you were put on this earth to do," which sounds pretty fucking grandiose to me.
But I guess that's h...more
Echoing a previous reviewer, I am not the target audience for this book. It was written for people who are really into themselves and the idea of (mostly corporate) ~success.~ At one point the writer refers to a career as "doing what you were put on this earth to do," which sounds pretty fucking grandiose to me.
But I guess that's h...more
Admittedly I am not really part of the target demographic for this book. However, I was still interested.
The advice is not very original; most of it is elsewhere online.
The advice is almost exclusively for "corporate America" jobs, which is kind of limiting.
The advice is too absolute; yes, sometimes it's actually ok to use emoticons in emails, especially if the recruiter or your boss does.
It might just be that it's an older book (though I would argue these would never have been good suggestions)...more
The advice is not very original; most of it is elsewhere online.
The advice is almost exclusively for "corporate America" jobs, which is kind of limiting.
The advice is too absolute; yes, sometimes it's actually ok to use emoticons in emails, especially if the recruiter or your boss does.
It might just be that it's an older book (though I would argue these would never have been good suggestions)...more
Jun 26, 2008
Barb Radmore
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Getting From College to Career, subtitled 90 Things To Do Before You Join the Real world, is a well ordered discussion of all the many aspects to be considered when entering the job market for that all important first job after college. After all the time and ever increasing college costs it is more important than ever to be sure that those long college years pay off.
This book should be read by all college students at the beginning of their college years (perhaps even at the end of their senior...more
This book should be read by all college students at the beginning of their college years (perhaps even at the end of their senior...more
Awesome book to read!!! I read this book at the beginning of my college career and plan on reading it again during my senior year ( next year). Helpful tips from resume writing to networking to the importance of finding an internship. This would be a great book to read for a career planning class...awesome read! Lindsey rocks.
If you are currently in college or a recent graduate, this is a MUST have to prepare you for the real world, get your foot in the door, and helps you stand out in a crowd of the desperately unemployed. I almost didn't want to share this because the tips were so good!
love this guide from Lindsey Pollak. She does a great job of explaining and breaking down the steps every student should take to start their career. I really think this is a great book to give to new college students to help them prepare early.
Good tips for creative ways to look for a job. Definitely learned a lot about ways to network and get prepared for a career. Not something I will personally apply overall, most likely.
This book prepared me for when I need to decide which career to pursue. I have no idea, but this book helped rul out so many possibilities with one sentence: Do what you desire. That's what this book sums up to, along with many other helpful hints.
Some of these 90 things are obvious, some are not. This is a useful book if you're just starting to think about working.
This book is in Birdsong 207.
This book is in Birdsong 207.
Where the hell was this book five years ago? (Oh yeah... not written yet.)
This is the book that I wish I had read in college.
Really useful for students and working adults.
I am loving this book so far. It has great tips for college students! Everyone ages 18-22 needs to read this book before graduation.
For someone currently in the process of joining the "real world" - this book has some great advice and reminders to aid in that transition. It is a relevant, up-to-date, and practical guide - especially for social networking aspects and tips on how to use technology to your advantage. I will definitely be using this book as a reference as I continue my job search!
This is a great book for people in college and those ready to get started with their career. It is very easy to read, written in short "digestible" bites that is not overwhelming. It is easy to read little bits at a time and feel like you have accomplished something. It is full of up-to-date and useful information, clearly written by someone who knows her stuff. After looking at the book at the library, I ended up buying a copy for my daughter - and she liked it too!
2007
I wish I had read this book during my senior year of college (I read it about a year after I graduated, which I suppose isn't too late at all). The first year out of college was the strangest year of my and most of my friends' lives. Sometimes new graduates just need someone to help them move forward and get a foothold in the working world, and this book did that for me.
Sep 03, 2008
Lisa
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Recommends it for:
college students
I learned a lot from this book. It's not your typical self-help book, it offers pertinent and fun advice and gives you tips to take action. Regardless of whether you think your prepped for your career, or if you're completely directionless, you can get a lot out of this book. I think it should be required reading for college seniors.
A fantastic book for any college student. Definitely something I'm going to read again and probably use as a reference book. I'll be keeping this one on my desk for a while.
Feb 21, 2012
Donna
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Read the library copy, and now plan on purchasing for my college-age kids. Really pertinent, helpful info. in an easy-to-read format.
Ah! I need this book! I'm due to graduate next December... Definitely should get this book before then...
Jan 08, 2012
Jennifer
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Recommended to Jennifer by:
Colleague
This was recommended by a coworker who specializes in career coaching, so I have high hopes for it.
common sense point put in an order that helps a person progress to a career.
Ok there was a reason I borrowed this. And I have yet to finish it
um...well I still don't have a job
May 17, 2013
B L
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