This book should be read by every teen. It will raise their self confidence and motivate them about their future. Every teen is unique. They have special skills, talents, and abilities. Through self inquiry, reflection, and guidance teens can learn how to define and attract the right job in to their lives. The same skills can be used for career planning and choosing the college major that meant for them.
If you want to have a highly successful career when you grow up but have no idea where to get started, then keep reading... Are you scared of making a bad career choice that you will deeply regret as an adult? Is the constant worry about your future already giving you a headache? Are you looking for a guide that would step-by-step walk you through finding the right career path so that you could sleep your nights well knowing that you've made the right decision? If so, then this book is for you. Choosing the right career path is one of the biggest decisions you will have to make early on in life. And you don't want to get that wrong, do you? Even though you might currently feel lost, you see, making the right career choice doesn't have to be difficult. Even if you've already spent months and months trying to find the right one... The truth is, it's much simpler than you think. With over 10 years of experience in the education and parenting fields, Emily Carter provides you with a step-by-step blueprint for finding your dream job and turning that into a highly successful and profitable career without you having to spend endless nights just scratching your head and stressing over what you're going to do with your life. In the information-packed pages of Career Planning for Teens, you'll discover... Find Yourself - Making the right choice is impossible if you don't know yourself. The self-assessments and personal reflection will reveal your deeply rooted interests, values, and skills so that you can finally get to know your true self. Planning... Done Right! - Get exact and actionable advice on developing your skills, choosing the right training and education paths, gaining real-world practical experience, and of course, where to get help when you need it. From Novice to Pro - The blueprint doesn't only give you tips on planning your career, it also provides you the much-needed guidance on how to eventually become a top-tier professional working in the best positions in your chosen field. And Much, Much More... Just imagine how you'll feel once you get the burden of not knowing what to do with your life off your shoulders, and how much less stressed and overwhelmed you'll become. So even if you've already made the wrong decision regarding your career, you can still fix it and get on the right track and start directing yourself toward your dream life with the help of Career Planning for Teens.
Plan for your dream career and take control of your future without going into debt! Are you a High School or Secondary School student worried about upcoming college and career planning decisions? Are you at that point in your life where you have to make a choice about your future? Have you been told repeatedly that going to college is the only way to ensure career success? Have all those student loan horror stories made you wary of going into debt for an education? Graduating from high school should be an exciting time. You’re finally done with this chapter in your life, and are ready to take on new and more challenging opportunities as you move toward adulthood and independence. But it’s also a time when you feel the pressure to make a decision – pick a major, choose a school, figure out your career path. With so many options to choose from, this can be a paralyzing process. Choosing one option may mean you’re closing the door to better ones. What if you make the wrong choice? Even more, with the cost of college tuition averaging tens of thousands of dollars, it may seem like you’re doomed to start your career already burdened by student debt. Student debt is not only a financial burden you could be carrying around for the next 10 to 20 years, It could also impede major life decisions and negatively affect your mental health and overall quality of life. But the good news is, a college degree and student debt aren’t your only options. You can still get access to valuable training and practical experience that will set you up for a flourishing career… without having to enter your working life in Major College Debt! It’s all in this information-packed handbook filled with practical advice and information from an expert who chose an alternative educational path… and found great success and security. Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll discover from this book: Everything you need to know about the education path that is just as good as traditional college (or even better), but no one seems to talk about it! Questions you should be asking yourself (and prospective employers) to figure out the career that’s best for you Why you should be thinking of retirement as early as now and what that has to do with your career plans The art of job shadowing – gain an insight into the inner workings of a job that you won’t get through research alone A deeper look into the costs of education, so you have an idea of what expenses to expect beyond tuition fees The traditional vs. an alternative route – an in-depth comparison of college and vocational school, including the training and career opportunities each provides In-demand and lucrative jobs that don’t require a college degree – you could be earning great yearly income sooner, and you won’t have to rack up student debt Expert information tailored for young adult students in the US, UK, and Canada! And so much more. Figuring out what you want to do after high school is one of the biggest—and scariest—decisions you’ll ever have to make… but with the right information, you can take control of your future and make these important decisions with greater confidence. Forge your own path in life and don’t let anything or anyone stop you from creating the future you want for yourself. The first step to your success story starts today! Start thinking about your future today: Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.
This is the most comprehensive book if its kind and a superb reference for any social worker. Updated to respond to changes in the job market and the profession since the best-selling first edition, this unique handbook addresses in detail the career management and job search needs of social workers, including self-assessment exercises, strategies for researching the job market and networking, details on curriculum vitaes and portfolios; tips on selecting master's and doctoral programmes, and much more.
This plain-speaking guide provides teens with specific measures for finding a job and preparing for a career. It gives them the tools to identify their skills and interests and set job search goals, use resources (including social media), stay organized, complete job applications, compile a resume and cover letter, interview and follow-up, promote themselves, and parlay job hunting experience toward new goals that can be used throughout their lives. Other topics examined are considering a job offer and accepting it, growing on the job, time management, taking responsibility, working as a team, and earning a postsecondary degree.
Many young adults dream of getting a good education and finding a job they love. Teenagers recognize that higher education is an important key to finding a fulfilling job, although many young people are worried both about the rising cost of higher education and their future job possibilities given the current economic situation. This volume examines the choices that teens make when it comes to education and finding a career.
With input from teens, parents, and numerous experts, Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning knows just how to talk to high school students about the important decisions involving life after graduation. This easy-to-read guide, with updated content, enables busy students to hone in on the right information for them. Whether it's mapping the road from high school to college, figuring out financial aid, determining if joining the military is the right move, preparing for an interview, or developing early career skills, Teens' Guide addresses each option available to young adults with meaningful information. Inside you'll find valuable advice from guidance counselors, instructors, college admission officials, military officers, and-most importantly-other high school students! Also includes, expert tips for interviews, resumes, and cover letters. With new content written by Justin Muchnick, current high school junior and author of Peterson's® The Boarding School Survival Guide, this guide will help you get ready for life after high school.
Peterson's Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning: Your High School Roadmap to College & Career Success is the must-have eBook for middle school and high school students as they prepare for life after graduation. Whether you're heading to a four-year college, a community or two-year college, the military, or the workforce, Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning offers expert advice and tools to help you succeed. Chapters include The Big Jump to High School, The First Steps to a Career, Planning Your Education While in High School, Tackling the Tests (ACT, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and TOEFL), The College Search, Applying to College, Financial Aid Dollars and Sense, Other Options After High School, The Military Option, Jump into Work, Survival Skills, and more. Throughout the book, you'll find real-life advice from students, guidance counselors, parents, and college admissions counselors; helpful checklists and worksheets to help keep you organized; essential information to help you decide if the military is right for you; expert financial aid advice and information on scholarships, grants, athletic awards, loans, work-study, and more. Fun graphics along with the informative, easy-to-read chapters make this the perfect guide for the teen on the go.
This comprehensive book offers a step-by-step approach to help both parents and teens navigate the complex world of career and higher education choices. With a focus on life skills development, this guide is packed with valuable information and tips to help you and your teen make informed decisions about their future. From developing a career plan to preparing for college, this book is the ultimate tool to help your teen achieve their full potential. You will discover: An incredibly effective self-assessment that will finally reveal your teen's true self (and their hidden talents!) A simple step-by-step process to finding the profession that suits your teen the best A guaranteed way to get help when your teen needs it the most Planning your teen's education the right way so that you neither waste time nor money How to gain highly-valued practical experience already as a teen even if they cannot get a job A career plan is crucial to advancing in your career more quickly. In this book, we will learn the significance of career planning, a career centered on your passions, what matters to you, and what aids in your quest to learn more about yourself. This book is intended for career starters to construct their career map from scratch for successful career planning. A better career plan is crucial for a better career path.
Without a realistic postsecondary strategy, more than half of students fail to graduate college or land rewarding jobs. Educators and parents can improve students' odds by encouraging them to develop the long-term initiative and commitment of a solid career plan. Getting Real examines real-world occupational trends and projections to help teens gain "career maturity" and a sense of direction. The second edition has been expanded to address students with special needs and those at risk of dropping out, and includes a new chapter on understanding today's teens and parents. Offering a systematic, six-step plan for helping adolescents integrate youthful aspirations with economic realities, the author examines: The fundamentals of the labor market, Myths and misconceptions that can limit students' choices, Alternative options to a four-year degree, Career exploration strategies and activities, such as job shadowing and work-study. Develop confident, clear-thinking teens who can make well-informed academic and career decisions about their future! Book jacket.
