Gradspot.com's Guide to Life After College - Softcover

Schonberger, Chris; Schultz, Stuart; Klein, David; Hoen, Tory

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193570723X ISBN 13: 9781935707233

Publisher: Manhattan Prep Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Written by twentysomethings for twentysomethings, Gradspot.com’s Guide to Life after College is an indispensible, practical handbook for recent graduates transitioning to the real world and all its workday demands.

Whether you're searching for your first job or apartment, navigating the treacherous waters of office politics, or just trying to figure out how to file your tax return, Gradspot.com's Guide to Life After College tackles the most common issues facing twentysomethings as they find their feet in the “real world.”

Authors Chris Schonberger, Stuart Schultz, David Klein, and Tory Hoen (twentysomethings themselves) have been through it all before, and they maintain a sense of humor about their triumphs and missteps along the way. In addition to sharing their own experiences and anecdotes, they have polled hundreds of recent grads and consulted topic experts to give readers the information they need to survive life off-campus.

Packed with indispensable tips, candid advice, and humorous dispatches from early adulthood, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know but didn't learn in college!

Topics include: Finding an Apt, Job Hunting, Healthcare, Credit, Top Recent Grad Cities, Cars, Student Debt, Saving & Investing, Office Etiquette, Networking, Dating, Travel, Cooking, Moving Home, The "One-Year Rut", 401(k)s, and more.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Schonberger (Harvard University, '06) is Editor-in-Chief of Gradspot.com. Previously, he has written for Time Out New York, Entertainment Weekly, and the Let's Go travel guide series.

Stuart Schultz (Emory University, '04) founded Gradspot.com in 2007. He has spoken at colleges across the U.S. and appeared on national television and radio programs to share his life after college tips.

David Klein (Dartmouth College, '04) is an editor of Gradspot.com. He has also contributed to Gawker, LIFE, GOOD, and UNICEF.

Tory Hoen (Brown University, '06) is freelance writer and editor based in New York and Paris. Previously, she has written for Time Out New York, Businessweek.com, DossierJournal.com, and Hipparis.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Manhattan Prep Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193570723X
• ISBN 13: 9781935707233
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 392