Did you go to college hoping to figure out what career is right for you? Or perhaps you didn't take the traditional college route and still aren't sure what you want to do professionally? This book is your ultimate guide to turning that uncertainty into clarity.
Wanted →My First Career provides guidance to high school seniors, college students, and recent college graduates to help you find a fulfilling career. This playbook provides actionable steps, insider tips, vivid examples, and real-world strategies for navigating the transition from college to career successfully.
Wanted →My First Career offers practical advice on:
- Self-discovery: How do you leverage your values, interests, and passions to guide you toward a fulfilling career?
- Career exploration: How do you align your interests with careers and industries?
- Skill development: How do you acquire hard and soft skills needed for success?
- Experience acquisition: How do you leverage internships and volunteer opportunities to gain skills?
- Job Market Preparation: How do you create a job search strategy? What should be on your resume? And how do you prepare for an interview?
A fulfilling career exists well beyond a job and a paycheck. This book tells you how to find a career you love that also enhances your life!
“As someone dedicated to the success of collegiate scholars, I believe Marlo Lyons has crafted an essential resource.
Wanted → My First Career provides the insight, inspiration, and tools students and young professionals need to have the confidence to build meaningful, fulfilling careers right from the start.”
- Steve Loflin, Founder, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)