| Chapter 1: |
Introduction
Summary: Key Points and Terms
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| Chapter 2: |
The Education Cycle
The Education Cycle: What is it?
How Does the Education Cycle Work?
Summary: Key Points and Terms
Application
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| Chapter 3: |
Your Education And
Your Future
What Colleges Are Looking For
Community and Career Colleges
Study Habits
Bell Curve
What is the Preference in Hiring Graduates
Your Education Can Be A Tiebreaker
Graduate Degrees
The Christmas Graduate
Educational Opportunity Costs
Academic Dishonesty
Academic Probation
Summary: Key Points and Terms
Application
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| Chapter 4: |
A Job Versus A Career
Are You Destined For A Job or Career?
Goals
Summary: Key Points and Terms
Application
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| Chapter 5: |
Identifying Your
Likes vs. Dislikes
Using Your Grades To Help Find Direction
People and Spare Time
Reality Check Questions
Taking Responsibility For Your Future
Parental Influence
Focus
Relationships
Summary: Key Points and Terms
Application
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| Chapter 6: |
The Importance Of
Cocurricular Activities
What Employers Are Looking For
Intelligence
Analyzing Your Personal Skill Set
Cocurricular Activities
More Reasons To Get Involved
Burnout and Resumé Stacking
Asking versus Telling
Reference Letters
Summary: Key Points and Terms
Application
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| Chapter 7: |
Election
Tips And Networking
Strategy
Hidden Agendas
Posters
Speeches
Networking
Image
Networking in the Real World
Summary: Key Points and Terms
Application
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| Chapter 8: |
Work
Experience And Paying For School
Work Experience Adds Value
Getting Money for School
Summer Jobs
Finding Alternative Funds to Pay for School
Student Loans
Scholarships
Cooperative Education Programs
Military
Summary: Key Points and Terms
Application
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| Chapter 9: |
Ready For the Real
World? Helpful Resume And Interview Tips
Which Cocurricular Activities Should You
Highlight?
Other Items of Interest
Work Experience
Grade Point Average
The Interview Process Varies
Ten Helpful Tips for Interviewing
The Infamous “Three Words” Question
Summary: Key Points and Terms
Application
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| Chapter 10: |
You Are Now In The
Real World: The 5 P's And 10 Step Process
The 5 P’s
People
Products
Profit
Politics
Power
The Ten Step Process
Summary: Key Points and Terms
Application |