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10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College, Revised: The Skills You Need to Succeed Revised edition [Minkštas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 304 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 209x140x21 mm, weight: 295 g, ONE COLOR
  • Išleidimo metai: 31-Jul-2012
  • Leidėjas: Ten Speed Press
  • ISBN-10: 1607741458
  • ISBN-13: 9781607741459
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 304 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 209x140x21 mm, weight: 295 g, ONE COLOR
  • Išleidimo metai: 31-Jul-2012
  • Leidėjas: Ten Speed Press
  • ISBN-10: 1607741458
  • ISBN-13: 9781607741459
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
"A straightforward guide that teaches students how to acquire marketable job skills and real-world know-how before they graduate"--

A handy, straightforward guide that teaches students how to acquire marketable job skills and real-world know-how before they graduate—revised and updated for today’s economic and academic landscapes.

Award-winning college professor and adviser Bill Coplin lays down the essential skills students need to survive and succeed in today’s job market, based on his extensive interviews with employers, recruiters, HR specialists, and employed college grads. Going beyond test scores and GPAs, Coplin teaches students how to maximize their college experience by focusing on ten crucial skill groups: Work Ethic, Physical Performance, Speaking, Writing, Teamwork, Influencing People, Research, Number Crunching, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving. 10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College gives students the tools they need to prepare during their undergraduate years to impress potential employers, land a higher-paying job, and start on the road to career security and satisfaction.
Acknowledgments x
Introduction 1(10)
PART ONE EXPLORING THE TEN SKILL SETS (AND BEYOND)
11(118)
Chapter 1 Taking Responsibility
13(14)
Motivate Yourself
14(2)
Be Ethical
16(3)
Manage Your Time
19(2)
Manage Your Money
21(6)
Chapter 2 Developing Physical Skills
27(10)
Stay Well
28(2)
Look Good
30(2)
Type Well
32(2)
Write Legibly
34(3)
Chapter 3 Communicating Verbally
37(10)
Converse One-on-One
38(2)
Present to Groups
40(3)
Use Visual Displays
43(4)
Chapter 4 Communicating in Writing
47(12)
Write Well
48(2)
Edit and Proof
50(2)
Use Word-Processing Tools
52(2)
Master Online Communications
54(5)
Chapter 5 Working Directly With People
59(8)
Build Good Relationships
60(2)
Work in Teams
62(2)
Teach Others
64(3)
Chapter 6 Influencing People
67(12)
Manage Effectively
68(2)
Sell Successfully
70(2)
Politick Wisely
72(3)
Lead Effectively
75(4)
Chapter 7 Gathering Information
79(12)
Search the Web
80(2)
Use Library Holdings
82(1)
Use Commercial Databases
83(2)
Conduct Interviews
85(1)
Use Surveys
86(2)
Keep and Use Records
88(3)
Chapter 8 Using Quantitative Tools
91(8)
Use Numbers
92(2)
Use Graphs and Tables
94(1)
Use Spreadsheet Programs
95(4)
Chapter 9 Asking and Answering the Right Questions
99(12)
Detect Nonsense
100(2)
Pay Attention to Detail
102(2)
Apply Knowledge
104(2)
Evaluate Actions and Policies
106(5)
Chapter 10 Solving Problems
111(10)
Identify Problems
112(2)
Develop Solutions
114(2)
Launch Solutions
116(5)
Chapter 11 Moving Beyond the Ten Skills Sets
121(8)
Gain Software Expertise in Addition to Microsoft Word and Excel
122(1)
Master In-Depth Knowledge of Any Field
123(1)
Develop Foreign Language Skills
124(1)
Emphasize Artistic and Music Knowledge and/or Skill
125(1)
Capitalize on Sports Skills
126(1)
Pursue Pleasure Activities
127(2)
PART TWO BOOSTING YOUR SKILLS SCORE
129(78)
Chapter 12 Making Smart Academic Choices for Skill Development
131(16)
Follow the 50-50 Principle
132(2)
Maximize Program Choices
134(5)
Select Courses for Skills
139(2)
Investigate Professors
141(6)
Chapter 13 Creating Your Own Apprenticeships
147(24)
Explore Apprentice-Based Education
150(3)
Build Your Base
153(7)
Land Good Summer Jobs and Internships
160(6)
Make the Most of Your Experiences
166(5)
Chapter 14 EXPLORING OFF-CAMPUS SEMESTERS
171(16)
Build Your Skills Score Off Campus
172(2)
Weigh Overseas Experiences against Experiences in the United States and Canada
174(3)
Earn Credit for Course Work
177(2)
Expand Your Network
179(1)
Consider the Negatives
180(2)
Find Programs
182(5)
Chapter 15 Doing Well by Doing Good During Your College Years
187(8)
Build Your Skills Score by Volunteering
188(2)
Value Volunteer Opportunities---Employers Do
190(1)
Explore and Network for Careers
190(2)
Cultivate Integrity
192(3)
Chapter 16 Thinking About Education Beyond College
195(12)
Consider Not Graduating or Graduating Early
196(2)
View Graduate School as a Risky Investment Alternative
198(5)
Get Paid to Learn
203(4)
PART THREE LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER
207(58)
Chapter 17 Exploring Career Fields
209(16)
Begin the Self-Reflection Process
210(2)
Scan Career Fields
212(6)
Get More Specific Information about Careers
218(7)
Chapter 18 Planning Your Skills Agenda
225(14)
Assess Your Skills
226(9)
Monitor and Plan Your Skill Improvement
235(4)
Chapter 19 Branding Yourself Through Resumes, Cover Letters, And Interviews
239(14)
Select the Skills You Want to Emphasize
241(2)
Decide Where to Show Off Your Skills
243(10)
Chapter 20 Developing Your Career Network
253(12)
Use Social Networking
254(2)
Build Professional Networks
256(5)
Develop Online Networking
261(4)
Appendix: The Skills For Success College Planner 265(16)
Notes 281(4)
Index 285