You Majored in What? : Designing Your Path from Chaos to Career : Revised & Updated

by Brooks, Ed.D., Katharine

• ISBN13: 9780452296008
• ISBN10: 0452296005
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781101050439
• Additional ISBN(s): 8780000137068
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-30
• Publisher: Plume
• More Book Details

About This Book

You Majored in What? Designing Your Path from College to Career

If you're a student or parent looking for a guide to help navigate the transition from college to career, "You Majored in What?" by Katharine Brooks is an indispensable resource. This book is perfect for anyone seeking to turn their passions and interests into fulfilling careers.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by college students and recent graduates who are trying to figure out their career paths. It's also a valuable resource for career advisors, educators, and anyone looking to make a meaningful career transition. The book's practical advice and engaging approach make it appealing to a wide range of readers.

History and Editions

First published in 2010, "You Majored in What?" has been a go-to guide for many students and career seekers. The book has been fully revised and updated in 2017 to address the changing landscape of the job market and career development. Dr. Katharine Brooks, a renowned career counselor, provides tools and exercises designed to help readers crystallize their talents and inclinations.

Author and Other Works

Dr. Katharine Brooks is the author of "You Majored in What?" and has extensive experience in career services, particularly at the University of Texas at Austin. Her innovative approach to career coaching combines poetry and pragmatism, making the book both fun and insightful. Dr. Brooks has also been recognized for her supportive and encouraging outlook on career development.

Key Features

• Quizzes and Exercises: The book includes a series of quizzes and exercises that help readers identify their strengths and interests.
• Career Coaching: Dr. Brooks provides practical advice on resume writing, interviewing, and standing out in the job market.
• Narrative Approach: The book encourages readers to find the narrative of their life and harness the value of happenstance in their career choices.
• Supportive Guidance: It offers positive reinforcement to students pursuing their interests in liberal arts and shows them how to parlay these interests into successful careers.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• ISBN-13: 9780452296008
• ISBN-10: 0452296005

Publication Details

• Publisher: Penguin Random House
• Publication Date: March 30, 2010
• Number of Pages: N/A (varies by edition)
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no other editions or formats listed specifically for this book, it is available in various used book formats through retailers like AbeBooks and TextbookX.

Related ISBNs:

None specifically mentioned for this book, but it is often bundled with other career development resources.

Additional Information:

• Weight: 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 in (21.34 x 13.97 x 2.03 cm)
• Ages: 18 and up

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "You Majored in What?" making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Dr. Katherine Brooks is director of Liberal Arts Career Services at the University of Texas at Austin. A nationally recognized career coach, trainer, professor, and counselor for more than twenty years, she is the creator of the National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Coaching Intensives. She has a doctorate in educational psychology.

Table of Contents

A Butterfly Flaps its Wings and you Find a Job: Chaos and Your Career Plans	p. 1
Connecting the Dots: Uncovering the Power of Your Wanderings	p. 19
Mental Wanderings: Your Mind Can Take You Anywhere or Nowhere	p. 49
Wandering Beyond Majors and Minors: Make Your Education Relevant to Any Employer	p. 83
Why Settle For One Career When You Can Have Ten?: The Wise Wanderer Explores the Future	p. 109
Even Wanderers Make Plans: Where Are You Now and Where Do You Want to Go?	p. 133
Paging Dr. Frankenstein: Experimental Wanderings with Big Payoffs	p. 163
My Job as a Krackel Bar: Creating Irresistible Résumés That Will Get You the Interview	p. 195
Channeling Jane Austen: Writing That Will Get You Hired	p. 223
Wandering Into the Workplace: Interviewing and Impressing	p. 251
Wandering After Graduation: You Mean the Chaos Continues?	p. 275
Appendix: Dreams Deferred, Delayed, or Denied: The Reluctant Wanderer	p. 291
Acknowledgments	p. 305
References and Resources	p. 307
Web Sites and Blogs for Job Seekers	p. 311
Index	p. 315
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