Are you a student thinking about the next steps in your career or study? Are you taking an employability module at university or are you just keen to learn more about how to get the job you want?
If you answered yes to any of the above, then this book is for you! Clear, focused and strategic it is written as a series of FAQs and builds upon real student experiences. Designed to help the modern student it offers pragmatic, jargon-free advice which will help you to move forward into a successful job application or career change.
Key features of the book include:
- Advice from current students, graduates and employers
- Exercises designed to provide a ‘quick fix’ when faced with challenges
- Checklists enabling you to record progress as you move through sections or tasks
- Practical steps you can take to sustain momentum as you move through your studies.
This is an ideal guide to making the most of your skills, beating the competition and getting your ideal job!
The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!
قائمة المحتويات
Introduction
Step One: Knowing who you are in the career market
Step Two: Making your skills work for you
Step Three: Considering all of your options
Step Four: Researching the career market
Step Five: First approaches
Step Six: Making Your Move
Step Seven: Closing the deal
Conclusion: Learning to enjoy it
عن المؤلف
Felicity Becker is a lecturer at the University of Reading and also runs a private training company with Anastasia Becker. She is currently working on her Ph D. Within her teaching she is passionate about students recognising and applying their transferable skills in and beyond their university experience. She is the author of Boost Your Employability (SAGE, 2020) and co-author with Lucinda Becker of Seven Steps to a Successful Career (SAGE, 2016).