Careering offers young people a seamless step-by-step process to help teens avoid career traps. It's the information-packed guide for students, teens and young adults to explore their career future - and its an ideal size for a pocket!

Topics include how to explore career options; network effectively; apply for jobs; develop interviewing skills; and conduct oneself once landing a job. The interactive, engaging "workbook" format allows for readers to write their plans, interests and aspirations on blank lines provided. Careering also contains a quick reference guide on participating in college immersion programs; summer camps; competitions; seasonal and entry-level jobs; and internships; and offers other key resources. Plus, Tamara offers advice for teens on how to responsibly use social media, so it doesn't hurt their chances of landing work.

Careering offers a practical way to explore, experience and eliminate possible career paths. Specifically, Careering is a concise and easy-to-read pocket guide that helps young people:

Evaluate their interests, skills, and passions

Identify jobs, internships, and volunteer positions that align with their personal gifts

Identify multiple career exploration avenues, from camps to summer jobs

Put together a resume and references, even if they've never had a "real" job

Learn how to network, apply for jobs and develop interviewing skills

Learn how to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities

Learn how not to use social media if they want to land a job

...and do so much more. Topics include how to explore career options; network effectively; apply for jobs; develop interviewing skills; and conduct oneself once landing a job. The interactive, engaging "workbook" format allows for readers to write their plans, interests and aspirations on blank lines provided. Careering also contains a quick reference guide on participating in college immersion programs; summer camps; competitions; seasonal and entry-level jobs; and internships; and offers other key resources. Plus, Tamara offers advice for teens on how to responsibly use social media, so it doesn't hurt their chances of landing work.

Careering offers a practical way to explore, experience and eliminate possible career paths. Specifically, Careering is a concise and easy-to-read pocket guide that helps young people:

Evaluate their interests, skills, and passions

Identify jobs, internships, and volunteer positions that align with their personal gifts

Identify multiple career exploration avenues, from camps to summer jobs

Put together a resume and references, even if they've never had a "real" job

Learn how to network, apply for jobs and develop interviewing skills

Learn how not to use social media if they want to land a job

...and do so much more.

About the Author
Tamara S. Raymond is the founder of Innovative Management Consulting (IMC), a premier consulting firm that helps individuals be extraordinary in their careers. She also helps organizations nurture leaders. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Lawrence University. She also holds a master's degree in organizational sciences with a concentration in management and a graduate level certificate in leadership coaching from George Washington University. Tamara has extensive experience in human resources and loves helping others reach their full professional potential so they can make a difference. She is certified in one of the most influential personality assessments for people across the globe, The Birkman Method (R), which she uses extensively in her work. She lives in Newport News, Virginia.


Book Information
ISBN 9781683504023
Author Tamara S. Raymond
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Morgan James Publishing llc
Publisher Morgan James Publishing llc