Description
"This book is so real and honest! I wish I had this when I first started out in my career....Every parent should read this book and then gift it to their child! " -Nancy Barrows, MS CC-SLP, LAUSD educator & speech language pathologist
#1 New Release in Career Development Counseling and Vocational Guidance
This book of professional advice about career preparation may be the best college graduation gift you'll receive.
Too many people end up working jobs they didn't study for. It's time you proactively prepare for post-graduate life. The Prepared Graduate speaks to Generation Z and Millennials, addressing many of the concerns students (and parents) have about pre- and post-graduation. Kyyah Abdul offers extensive job search tips and work advice, such as guidance on writing the perfect resume, excelling in job interviews, networking in-person and online, negotiating job salaries, paying off student loans, and more.
Rely on trusted guidance. Armed with first-hand experience with the lack of preparation universities provide their students, Kyyah set out to forge her own path for finding relevant work post-graduation. Her strategies helped her land jobs in several STEM positions both during and after college. Over time, Kyyah created a comprehensive roadmap chockfull of work advice for college seniors through summer up until the end of their first year as a graduate.
The Prepared Graduate is the perfect college graduation gift that provides:
- Guidance on finding the right path for career success
- An easy-to-follow roadmap with advice about career preparation
- Endless job search tips
If you enjoyed What Color is Your Parachute? (2021); Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion; or You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career, you'll love The Prepared Graduate.
Social Media Promotion Book marketing and promotion will include a social media strategy aimed to target Kyyah's increasing personal social media presence. In 3 months, she managed to go from ~1,600 followers to 8k and counting. During the week of September 5th her profile had 123,940 impressions with a reach of 27k accounts. 34% of her followers are between 18 to 24 while 64% are between the age of 25 and 34. The book will also be available for purchase on the Career Savage website and social media links will be included to drive book orders. College Workshop Outreach There are 5,300 colleges and universities in the United States. The nearly 2 million students graduating from these institutions are the target demographic. Kyyah would draw upon her current relationships with colleges like Charles R. Drew, UNH, USC, and Marymount to develop a Career Savage Senior Workshop with the goal of selling bulk quantities of the book. The workshop will include: An overview and introduction of the book Addressing key career areas faculty believe their student population would benefit the most from, including Resume Writing, Where and how to apply for jobs, Accepting/Negotiating Job offers, Paying Student Loans/Budgeting/Saving/Investing, and Entrepreneurship Q&A Interviews, Engagements, and Networks Kyyah has a personal network that reaches over 1 million people across all social networks. Bloggers, well-connected parents of college students, micro-influencers, and university/college department heads have all been contacted and are willing to assist in marketing and promoting this body of work. The following established partnerships and collaborations create a promotional opportunity to increase the book's success. Below are samples of invitations for future engagements: Partnership with International Christian Center, Los Angeles Event: College Convention Scope of Work: Discuss matriculation into society as a postgraduate, job opportunities and furthering education Partnership with @Kiitana, lifestyle influencer with 15M social followers Event: Act as Career Consultant for employees Scope: Onboard future employees to guide them through their career goals and objectives. Partnership with Jacent Gems Podcast, counseling for women of color Event: Podcast show Scope: Promote book of work
About the Author
Ruqayyah Abdulrahoof, professionally known as Kyyah Abdul, is a personal career strategist and founder of Career Savage, a platform dedicated to helping students and young professionals navigate their road to ultimate career success. Kyyah currently works as a remote pharmaceutical consultant facilitating clinical research and development with the FDA to get client medicines approved in the cell therapy, hematology, and oncology space. She has also written public health programs addressing ways to decrease the prevalence of poor cardiovascular health among Black Americans and is the published co-author for a scientific journal, Chronic Respiratory Disease and Health-Related Quality of Life of African American Older Adults in an Economically Disadvantaged Area of Los Angeles.
Reviews
"At a time when integrating career services into academic affairs is more critical than ever for meeting American higher education's historic mission of educating for democracy, this book offers compelling practical advice for connecting curriculum to career through high-impact practices."
-Lynn Pasquerella, president of the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U)
"This book is so real and honest! I wish I had this when I first started out in my career. What Kyyah is doing with this book is so vital to the career growth and survival of every human being... Every parent should read this book and then gift it to their child! "
-Nancy Barrows, MS CC-SLP, LAUSD educator & speech language pathologist
"The information and steps in this book are shared through relatable and authentic stories, ensuring less career angst among college students."
-Brian Schulman, CEO of Voice Your Vibe
"Hungry to learn? Ambitious? Curious? High-achieving, or just want the answers on how to navigate the beginning of your future? The Prepared Graduate is the insightful read you need."
-Caroline Stokes, author of Elephants Before Unicorns and founder of FORWARD
"There's a difference between marketing and mentoring and The Prepared Graduate is mentorship in capital letters. Every narrative is tied to concrete advice for the next generation of career savages."
-Fariha Tasnim, founder of The Cohort Collective & Gen Y/Z career coach
Book Information
ISBN 9781642507560
Author Kyyah Abdul
Format Paperback
Page Count 236
Imprint Mango Media
Publisher Mango Media
