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Discovering Your Career
1st Edition
Ann Jordan Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development
Lynne Whaley Skill Builders
Published by South-Western Educational & Professional Publ.
Hardcover 2003
ISBN/ISSN: 0-538-43202-0
ISBN - 13: 978-0-538-43202-3
List Price:  72.95,  Your Price:  65.66
Status: Available


# Pages:   320
Dimensions:   8 1/2 X 10 7/8 INCHES


Description:

Help tomorrow's workers begin to build their futures today! Taking the unique approach of matching a career to one's personal interests, Discovering Your Career focuses specifically on self-understanding, self-acceptance, career information, goal setting, networking, team building, education opportunities, and the job search process. Traditional and non-traditional career choices are discussed, as is the importance of planning a career while still in school. A unique Career Portfolio CD, included with each text, contains the following career-planning tools: 1. Forms needed to complete chapter exercises 2. Hot links directing students to additional information, to assist in completing assignments, and career exploration 3. Sample documents, resumes, cover letters, thank you letters-all of which provide examples of realistic correspondence. By using this Career Portfolio CD, students will have a completed professional portfolio at the end of the course.

Benefits:
• A wealth of self-assessment activities provided, includes emphasis on decision making, reduction of bias, SCANS competencies, and economics - helping students identify their special talents, values, and expectations, and decide on careers best suited for them.
• Short content with continuous reinforcement maintains user interest.
• Career information that includes technology, multimedia, job shadowing, and community mentors is provided allowing for exploration of a variety of careers and exposure to a variety educational choices.
• Information provided to help determine the required education needed for a chosen career path.