The Career Fitness Program Exercising Your Options

by Sukiennik, Diane, Professor Emeritus; Raufman, Lisa, Professor Emeritus

• ISBN13: 9780321979629
• ISBN10: 0321979621
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780134186269
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780135029800
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-12-29
• Publisher: Pearson

About This Book

The Career Fitness Program: Exercising Your Options

The Career Fitness Program: Exercising Your Options is a comprehensive textbook designed to help students navigate their career paths effectively. This 11th edition, published in 2014, is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of career development principles and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical introductory career fitness courses.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory career fitness courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of career development, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of career strategies.

History and Editions

The 11th edition of The Career Fitness Program has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on career readiness and job market trends. This edition includes detailed updates on career exploration tools and job search strategies, ensuring that it remains current and relevant for today's students.

Author and Other Works

Diane Sukiennik and Lisa Raufman are the authors of The Career Fitness Program: Exercising Your Options. Diane Sukiennik is known for her expertise in career development and her ability to explain complex career concepts clearly and simply. Lisa Raufman brings her experience in higher education to the text, ensuring that it remains practical and applicable to real-world scenarios.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in career fitness, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Career Exploration Tools: The text includes a variety of tools to help students explore their career options, such as career assessments and job search strategies.
• Updated Research: The 11th edition includes detailed updates on career readiness and job market trends.
• Interactive Tools: The text is complemented by MyStudentSuccessLab, which includes interactive features designed to engage students and improve their understanding of career development principles.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780321979629
• eBook: Available through various retailers (e.g., BiggerBooks, eCampus)
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers (e.g., TextbookRush, BooksRun)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: December 29, 2014
• Number of Pages: 304
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 1.23 pounds
• Dimensions: 8.25 x 10.50 x 0.50 inches

Other Editions and Formats

• Related ISBNs:
• 9780133887266
• 9780137562992
• 0321979621 (ISBN-10)
• 013388726X

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Author Biography

Dr. Diane Sukiennik is a career counselor; a licensed marriage and family therapist; and an internationally recognized lecturer and workshop facilitator. She holds an advanced degree from Columbia University and has extensive postgraduate training in industrial psychology, management, and organizational development. Dr. Sukiennik was on the faculty of Moorpark College in California. Her areas of expertise are career development, personal and professional presentational skills, and managerial effectiveness. She is a consultant, has a private practice, has contributed to the development of a nationally distributed telecourse on career and life development called "Career Advantage" distributed by PBS, and she is an executive career coach. She walks her talk by turning a lifelong passion into a popular website, www.foodandwineaccess.com.

 

Dr. Lisa Raufman, who is President-Elect of the California Career Development Association, has been Dean of Counseling and Career Center Coordinator at El Camino College in Torrance, California. She is a career counselor and consultant, as well as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Her master's degree is in counseling with a specialization in the community college and vocational rehabilitation. Her doctoral degree from the University of California at Los Angeles focused on higher education, work, and adult development. Previously, Dr. Raufman coordinated the Career Transfer Center at Moorpark College. She is past president of the Los Padres chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) and the California Community College Counselors Association. For the past decade, Dr. Raufman has been a member of the California Community College Chancellors Office State Advisory on Career Development. She is a lifelong member of state and national counseling associations such as ACA, NCDA, CCDA, CCCCA, and APCDA (Asia Pacific Career Development Association.  She blogs regularly on www.CareerThoughtLeaders.com. A direct link to the blog is: http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com/blog/author/lisa-raufman

Table of Contents

1. Testing Your Career Savvy

2. Building Your Career Success Profile

3. Confirming Your Values

4. Assessing Your Personality and Interests

5. Evaluating Your Skills

6. Examining the World of Work

7. Exploring Career Information

8. Developing Your Decision Making

9. Targeting Your Job Search

10. Crafting a Winning Resume and Portfolio

11. Interviewing Strategically

12. Focusing on the Future