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Career Planning

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Careers

Career research, if done patiently and thoughtfully, can help students set solid goals for their academic career and beyond. Go to Bay's Career Research and Resources site for more links and information regarding Bay College's Career Resource Room and other career services.

Recommended Reading

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey; Sean Covey (Contribution by); Jim Collins (Foreword by)
Call Number: CAREER 658.3 C838s 2020
ISBN: 9781982137274
Publication Date: 2020-05-19
50 Ways to Get a Job by Dev Aujla; Lodro Rinzler (Foreword by)
Call Number: CAREER 650.14 Au48f
ISBN: 9780143131533
Publication Date: 2018-04-03
The Art of Finding the Job You Love by Cara Heilmann
Call Number: CAREER 650.14 H363a
ISBN: 9781683509912
Publication Date: 2018-12-11
Becoming a Mental Health Counselor: A Guide For Career Development and Professional Identity by Adam M. Volungis Becoming a Mental Health Counselor is a guide for students on the path to becoming licensed mental health therapists, as well as those just starting their careers. Filled with practical advice and tips, this book guides the reader through early career milestones of psychotherapists, including professional identity development, applying for jobs, and obtaining licensure. Volungis also discusses the reality of the profession, emphasizing the importance of self-care, ethics, personal identity, and managing expectations. The book concludes with an exploration of private practice and the next steps in the career ladder. Ideally suited for professional development courses, this volume helps students prepare for life outside of school. It shows them how to transform the knowledge they've gained into a successful career.
Call Number: Career Resources Collection CAREER 362.2023 V889b
ISBN: 9781538121160
Publication Date: 2021-09-07
The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks by John Henry Weiss; Editors of Editors of the American Library Association
Call Number: CAREER 650.14 B458b
ISBN: 9781510763487
Publication Date: 2020-08-18
Career Rookie by Sarah Vermunt A shot of encouragement, a kick in the ass, and a loving push for young people who have no idea what they want or how to get it Career Rookie is a book for every grad, student, and 20-something who feels lost, overwhelmed, and anxious. It tackles the emotional and logistical WTF-ness of starting your career, answering questions like, What if I don't have any experience? What if I went to school for something I hated? What if I have NO IDEA what I actually want? Should I just suck it up and settle? Because, honestly, this career thing is starting to give me an ulcer. This fresh, fun guide gives even the most lost and overwhelmed a way forward. It explores passion, curiosity, uncertainty, self-sabotage, and more on the quest to shake off post-graduation paralysis. Finding the right career can seem impossible, but Sarah Vermunt is the fun-loving, straight-talking coach we all need to make feel-good work a reality.
Call Number: CAREER 650.14 V593c
ISBN: 9781770414884
Publication Date: 2019-04-02
Childcare Professionals: A Practical Career Guide by Tracy Brown Hamilton Welcome to the childcare field! If you are interested in a career as a childcare professionals, you've come to the right book. What exactly do these people do on the job every day? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Chidcare Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in this field which has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession. -Day care provider -Day care owner -Nanny -Preschool teacher -Teaching assistant
Call Number: Career Resources Collection CAREER 362.7023 H180c
ISBN: 9781538159262
Publication Date: 2022-02-15
Criminal Justice Professionals: A Practical Career Guide by Kezia Endsley Welcome to the criminal justice field If you are interested in a career in criminal justice, you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Criminal Justice Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. -Security guards/officer -Correctional officer -Parole/probation officer -Police officers/detectives -Criminal court prosecutors/judges
Call Number: Career Resources Collection CAREER 364.973 En259c
ISBN: 9781538145142
Publication Date: 2021-04-15
Financial Managers: A Practical Career Guide by Marcia Santore Welcome to the financial management professionals If you are interested in a career as financial manager or moving up into that role, you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Financial Managerst: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with knowledgeable professionals in this stable, lucrative, and growing profession: Chief Financial Officer Credit Manager Financial Center Manager Insurance Manager Risk Manager
Call Number: Career Resources Collection CAREER 658.15 Sa596f
ISBN: 9781538152058
Publication Date: 2021-06-01
Getting Your First Job for Dummies by Roberto Angulo
Call Number: CAREER 650.14 An484g
ISBN: 9781119431466
Publication Date: 2017-12-26
Soft Skills in Demand by Pattie Gibson Ed D
Call Number: CAREER 650.1 G357s
ISBN: 9781732730304
Publication Date: 2018-09-19
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2021 by Richard N. Bolles; Katharine Brooks
Call Number: CAREER 650.14 B638w 2021
ISBN: 9781984857873
Publication Date: 2020-12-22

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