Career Trek

Using an engaging adventurer theme, "Career Trek" emphasizes ways to transform one'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 book's tone is practical and engaging and its points are amplified by the references to "Into Thin Air, "by Jon Krakauer. Career Exploration or Career Development

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 BusinessUtah Valley State College800 West University Parkway, MS 119Orem, Utah 84058-5999nielsotr@uvsc.edu801.863.8235 (office) n 801.863.7218 (fax)