Table of Contents
From School to Career

Chapter 1: Introduction


Chapter 2: What Do You Want To Do In The Future?
Reality Check Questions
Where Do You Want To See Yourself In 25 Years?
Jobs vs. Career
Summary
Application

Chapter 3: What Employers Are Looking For?
Relevant Work Experience
Critical Skills
Goals
Summary
Application

Chapter 4: The Importance of Balancing Formal and Informal Learning
Formal vs. Informal Learning
How Much of What We Learn Do We Retain?
Applying Yourself
Summary
Application

Chapter 5: The Role of Degrees, Grades, and Experience Come Graduation
Graduation Rating Scale
Time
Summary
Application

Chapter 6: Getting Relevant Experience By Investing Time
Work Experience
Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities
Running for an election
Summary
Application

Chapter 7: Getting Focused On Your Future?
Influences On Your Future
Friends and Family
3 Exercises To Get You Focused
Summary
Application

Chapter 8: Going To College and Education Costs
What Colleges Are Looking For
Education Costs
Who Bears Education Opportunity Costs
An Education Opportunity Cost Story
Minimizing Education Opportunity Costs
Sources of Funds To Pay Actual Financial Costs
Summary
Application

Chapter 9: Conclusion


Acknowledgements

About the Author

Appendix A: Graduating Resume

From School to a Career

"High School Edition"

1 . Overview
2 . Book Reviews
3 . Book Report - One student's view
4 . Table of Contents
5 . Sample Chapter
6 . Student Exercises
7 . Endorsements
8 . Order Now



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