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Who do you think you are? : three crucial conversations for coaching teens to college and career success /
Give your kids their greatest chance at success Who Do You Think You Are''helps parents, school counselors, and administrators get teens thinking about'and interested in'their future careers. Success in college and beyond relies on thorough prior preparation; by identifying inter...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken, New Jersey :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
[2017]
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Title Page
- Copyright
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Who Are You?
- Chapter 1: How Do You Get Started?
- Chapter 2: What Are Your Interests and Strengths?
- Assessing Interests
- Assessing Strengths
- Strengths versus Weaknesses
- Using Interests and Strengths When Exploring Colleges and Careers
- Are Careers Inherited?
- Future-Proofing Career Choices
- Connecting Your Interests and Strengths to High School Courses
- Balancing the Ups and Downs
- Chapter 3: What Does Work Mean to You?
- Having the Tough Conversation
- Setting ExpectationsWhat Role Does Work Play in Your Life?
- Finding Meaning
- Part II: Where Are You Heading?
- Chapter 4: Are You Ready for a Career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math?
- STEM Pathways
- Middle School Conversations
- High School Conversations
- Superskills
- Sample Earnings Outlook
- Chapter 5: Can You Have a Good Career with a Degree in the Liberal Arts?
- What Are the Liberal Arts?
- Liberal Arts as a Practical Choice
- Career Pathways for Liberal Arts Majors
- Famous Liberal Arts Majors
- Short-Term and Long-Term Salaries and the Impact of Career ChoiceSample Earnings Outlook
- Chapter 6: Can You Have a Career Helping Others without Sacrificing Your Own Needs?
- What Are the Helping Professions?
- Educational Preparation
- Long-term Career Growth
- Practical Challenges
- Emotional Risks
- Sample Earnings Outlook
- Chapter 7: Do You Want to Work in Business or Be in Business?
- Educational Preparation
- Early Experiences
- A Word about Automation
- Entrepreneurship
- Sample Earnings Outlook
- Chapter 8: Can You Make a Living as an Artist or Musician?Art for the Soul and Art for the Sale
- Art Education
- When You Disagree
- A Final Thought
- Sample Earnings Outlook
- Chapter 9: Should You Consider a Career in Law or Criminal Justice?
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Law
- Noncriminal Law
- Law School
- Sample Earnings Outlook
- Part III: How Will You Get to Where You Want to Go?
- Chapter 10: How Can You Try On Your Career Interests?
- Informational Interviewing
- Sample Phone Introduction
- Sample Email Introduction
- Informational Interview QuestionsJob Shadowing
- Internships and Part-time Jobs
- Online Communities
- Chapter 11: Is College Right for You?
- Why College?
- An Important Warning
- Chapter 12: Can You Afford College?
- What's the Real Price of College?
- Can You Afford College?
- Applying for Financial Aid
- Build Your Dream Team
- Other Ways to Pay for College
- A Balancing Act
- Chapter 13: Does It Matter Where You Go to College?
- What Is Fit?
- Questions to Determine Fit
- Building a Smart College Application List