Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career

Tamara S. Raymond

Aug 2017 · Morgan James Publishing

About this ebook

Careering offers young people a seamless step-by-step process to help teens avoid career traps. It’s the information-packed guide for students, teens and young adults to explore their career future - and its an ideal size for a pocket!

Topics include how to explore career options; network effectively; apply for jobs; develop interviewing skills; and conduct oneself once landing a job. The interactive, engaging “workbook” format allows for readers to write their plans, interests and aspirations on blank lines provided. Careering also contains a quick reference guide on participating in college immersion programs; summer camps; competitions; seasonal and entry-level jobs; and internships; and offers other key resources. Plus, Tamara offers advice for teens on how to responsibly use social media, so it doesn’t hurt their chances of landing work.

Careering offers a practical way to explore, experience and eliminate possible career paths. Specifically, Careering is a concise and easy-to-read pocket guide that helps young people:

Evaluate their interests, skills, and passions

Identify jobs, internships, and volunteer positions that align with their personal gifts

Identify multiple career exploration avenues, from camps to summer jobs

Put together a resume and references, even if they've never had a "real" job

Learn how to network, apply for jobs and develop interviewing skills

Learn how to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities

Learn how not to use social media if they want to land a job

...and do so much more.

Ratings and reviews

Brilliant!

About the author

Tamara S. Raymond is the founder of Innovative Management Consulting (IMC), a premier consulting firm that helps individuals be extraordinary in their careers. She also helps organizations nurture leaders. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Lawrence University. She also holds a master’s degree in organizational sciences with a concentration in management and a graduate level certificate in leadership coaching from George Washington University. Tamara has extensive experience in human resources and loves helping others reach their full professional potential so they can make a difference. She is certified in one of the most influential personality assessments for people across the globe, The Birkman Method®, which she uses extensively in her work. She lives in Newport News, Virginia.