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!
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!
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.
Careers Pick of the Week:
Get Into Law School: A Strategic Approach
Location: Hagerty Careers KF285 .L35 2004
Are you considering law school? This resource will provide you with all the help you need to get into the law school you want. Admissions officers from prestigous institutions offer their advice, including tips on financing, financial aid, and specialized information for minorities. This guide provides pointers for every aspect of applying to law school. The tips and pointers from this resource will allow you to set yourself apart from other applicants and get into the law school you want!
Careers Pick of the Week:
College Majors and Careers: A Resource Guide for Effective Life Planning
Location: Hagerty Careers HF5382.5 .U5 P445 2003
If you’re exploring your career options and need some help, this guide with over 60 college majors that lead to 350 career paths will give you numerous options to consider. This guide is easy to read, as it is divided into small articles on different college majors. Not only does the guide describe what each major is, it also provides occupations, personal skills, and resources that correspond to it. This is a great way to figure out the perfect major for you and to have a look at all of the career paths that major will qualify you for.
Careers Pick of the Week:
Job Hunting Tips for People with Hot and Not-So-Hot Backgrounds
Location: Hagerty Careers HF5382.7 .K696 2005
Job hunting is often frustrating, but this unique book is filled with tips, quizzes, and examples on how to efficiently approach the process. No matter your background or work experience, this book will show you how to emphasize and sell your strengths to potential employers. This book also covers tips on writing resumes, how to network, interviewing skills, and many more important job search topics. So if you’re feeling anxious or frustrated, try this read and gain some tips on how to improve your job hunting methods.
