Synopses & Reviews
Working in Your Major: How to Find a Job When You Graduate tackles a daunting problem faced by many new grads—successfully finding a job in their area of study after graduation. The book begins by exploring the options available to college graduates and then details effective methods for finding the right job openings; promoting themselves in the job market; acing interviews, both in person and over the phone; and succeeding on the job in their career field.
The author highlights the critical factors in every step of the job-hunting process, including searching for openings in your major, using social media, communicating college experience on a resume, understanding what employers are seeking, preparing for employment testing, choosing the right job offer, and thriving in your profession. It provides specific information for job seekers with specific areas of study, enabling new grads to successfully navigate the hiring culture unique to their college major, be it in a technical field or the fine arts.
Review
"An excellent, comprehensive, well-written resource for college graduates. Great strategies, extensive career information, and an easy read are hallmarks of this book." < p="">Danielle Piacine Richards, Director, Academic Center, Penn State <>
Review
"Ghilani's tone is cordial and optimistic, and she utilizes personal pronouns and uncomplicated language as if conversing with the reader. . . . The book's usefulness extends beyond college students to job seekers regardless of age and employment situation. Summing Up: Highly recommended." - Choice
Synopsis
This guidebook contains what every college graduate needs to know to find a good job in their major, and it provides sound advice on establishing a professional identity, surviving the critical first year on the job, and ensuring marketability in the future.
Synopsis
• Explains how to effectively translate previous college experience into on-the-job performance for potential employers
• Details the traits that employers look for in candidates in specific majors or career fields
• Teaches techniques for using social media professionally and effectively as a job search tool
• Identifies the requisite skills to survive and thrive in the workplace of the future
• Includes sample interview questions by major
• Contains sample LinkedIn summaries, self-marketing pitches, and the best job search websites for a variety of college majors