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9780131193048

Career Trek The Journey Begins

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  • ISBN13:

    9780131193048

  • ISBN10:

    013119304X

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-05-02
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Summary

Using an engaging adventurer theme,Career Trekemphasizes ways to transform oners"s education investment into career success. This book covers essential career management topics such as self-awareness, networking, and resume writing, and goes beyond to discuss the importance of person-job fit and long-term career management strategies. Summaries and hands-on activities accompany each chapter and help readers uncover their own passions and skills. The bookrs"s tone is practical and engaging and its points are amplified by the references toInto Thin Air,by Jon Krakauer. Career Exploration or Career Development

Author Biography

Troy Nielson (Ph.D., University of Utah) is the Department Chair of Business Management at Utah Valley State College (soon to be Utah Valley University). He has also been on the business faculties at both California State University San Marcos and Brigham Young University. Prior to his academic career, he worked with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture). He has done human resource and organizational development consulting for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, most recently for Proflowers.com. Troy has coached hundreds of students to more effectively manage their professional careers. His research interests include mentoring, career development, work-life balance, and leadership.

 

Troy R. Nielson, Ph.D.

School of Business

Utah Valley State College

800 West University Parkway, MS 119

Orem, Utah 84058-5999

nielsotr@uvsc.edu

801.863.8235 (office) n 801.863.7218 (fax)

Table of Contents

Introduction
Trek Overview
Finding Your Fit, Passion, and Smile
Destinationndash;A Successful Career
Base Camp
Who Are You? (Career Aspirations and Preferences)
What is in Your Pack? (Talents, Skills, and Traits)
Your Passportndash;Resume and Cover Letter
Who Is In Your Traveling Party? (Networking)
Researching the Corporate Terrain
Custom Routesndash;Entrepreneurial Endeavors and Graduate Glory
Ascending the Mountain
Effective Job Search
Interview Preparation
Interview Execution
Interview Follow Up & Job Offer Negotiations
Reaching the Summit
Rules for Career Success
Career Decisions
Mentoring and Professional Development
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