If so, you’ll want to sign up for a resume review this Wednesday, November 4th.  Steinbright Career Development Center staff will be outside of Creese Student Center to help you repair your resume!

Careers Pick of the Week:

Succeeding as an International Student in the United States and Canada

Location: Hagerty Careers LB2376.4 .L57 2008

Are you an international student at Drexel who is having a hard time adjusting to life in the United States, or are you unsure of what to expect in the next several years?  This book features carefully organized chapters that cover a range of topics such as moving, academic issues, finances, and working.  It also includes great appendixes, such as a detailed glossary of terms you should know and a list of abbreviations frequently used in universities and colleges.  If you’re an international student looking for some advice, this book is for you!

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Careers Pick of the Week:

Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry

Location: Hagerty Careers GV734 .F545 2004

Do you dream of a career in the sporst industry, but don’t know all of your options?  This guide provides thorough overviews of careers such as: professional athlete, sports journalist, personal trainer, and physical therapist.  For each career, they provide a salary range, position description, career ladder, employment and advancement prospects, and more important information for you to to make the right decision on which career will best fit your interests and skills.  This guide is perfect if you want to browse your many options in the sports industry and make an informed decision on which career path is right for you.

Careers Pick of the Week:

Connecting With Success: How to Build a Mentoring Network to Fast-Forward Your Career

Location: Hagerty Careers HF5385 .B37 2001

Networking and mentoring can fast-forward your career success.  In this small volume, dozens of professionals share their real-life achievements which were made possible by establishing a relationship with a mentor.  Not only does this book share real-life examples, it also provides tips on how to choose a mentor, develop a network, and set career goals.  If you’re interested in accelerating your career, you can find success by using the advice, tips, and information found in this volume!

Careers Pick of the Week:

Career Opportunities in Forensic Science

Call Number: Hagerty Careers HV8073 .E34 2008

Are you interested in pursuing a career in forensic science?  Art, engineering, medicine, and law are all areas in which forensic scientists work, but with all these options how do you find the right career path for you?  This volume can answer that question, because it provides profiles for each job including duties, salary, education and training requirements, and more.  So why not gain a little insight and figure out if you’d rather be a crime scene investigator or a forensic engineer!?

Careers Pick of the Week:

The Three Boxes of Life

Call Number: Hagerty Careers HF5381 .B63512

Life and work planning means reflecting on all of the areas in your life and this interesting volume is filled with cartoons, charts, and questionnaires to help you reflect on those areas.  The major areas of focus, or the “three boxes of life,” are school, work, and retirement.  With ideas for each “box,” this volume provides information on how to transition from each box, what is wrong with each box, and ways to change and improve your life and work experience.  If you want to learn what life and work planning is all about, this is the book for you!

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Careers Pick of the Week

Great Jobs for Anthropology Majors

Location: Hagerty Careers GN41.8 .C35 2000

Ever wonder what careers are available with a degree in anthropology?  This guide provides overviews to career paths such as archaeology, museums and archives, and academia.  It also gives information on how to approach the job search through writing a resume and cover letter, networking, researching, interviewing, and more.  Packed with information, this small read will help you to choose a career path that’s right for you and teach you how to go after it successfully.

Careers Pick of the Week:

Opportunities in Sports and Fitness Careers

Call Number: Hagerty Careers GV734.3 .H45 2003

If you are interested in a career in sports and fitness, this guide will open your eyes to numerous opportunities, whether you want to be in the spotlight or behind the scenes.  By breaking down each career path, this book gives you a better understanding of the education requirements, salary statistics, and job duties of each.  This resource also provides advice from experts about how to make the first steps towards a rewarding and satisfying career.