Great Jobs for Business Majors (Great Jobs Series) [Paperback]

Stephen E. Lambert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1996 | Series: Great Jobs Series

Answers the question, "What can I do with a major in . . . ?"

This series helps students explore career options within their field of study. From assessing individual talents and skills to taking the necessary steps to land a job, every aspect of identifying and getting started in a career choice is covered. Readers learn to explore their options, target an ideal career, present a major as an asset to a job, perfect a job search, and follow through and get results.

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From the Back Cover

"What can I do with a degree in business?"

If you're like many business majors, you chose this course of study because it promised the smoothest career transition after graduation. In today's volatile job market, however, nothing is guaranteed. Even a business major has to approach the job search with creativity and competitive zeal in order to succeed. Great Jobs for Business Majors is the perfect place to start.

Designed to help you put your major to work, this handy guide covers both the basics of a job search as well as detailed profiles of possible careers in your field. From sales to nonprofits, retail to health care, you'll explore a variety of job sectors for business majors--including some you never knew existed--to determine the best fit for your personal, professional, and practical needs. In this updated edition, you'll find:

• Thorough explanations of job-search basics such as crafting resumes, writing cover letters, and interviewing dos and donts
• Revealing self-assessments to help you determine your best professional fit
• Investigative tools to help you uncover those jobs that will make the most of your major
• Networking tips to get your face out in the field and your foot in the door before the resume is even sent
• True-life tales from practicing professionals who detail what daily life on the job is really like
• Up-to-date statistics on earnings, advancement, and the overall career outlook
• Extensive listing of resources--journals, associations, websites--that provide the inside track on job opportunities in your field

With the information and inspiration packed into Great Jobs for Business Majors, you'll discover how to explore your professional options, target your ideal career, and use your college major as an asset in landing your dream job.

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About the Author

Stephen Lambert is the director of career services at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire where, in addition to counseling students and developing year-round career workshops, he serves as a representative to the New Hampshire College and University Council's Adviser's Committee. He developed this series with Julie DeGalan, a former administrator and career counselor at Plymouth State College.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: Vgm Career Horizons (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844243574
• ISBN-13: 978-0844243573
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,531,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Best for early career choosers., December 11, 2007

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This review is from: Great Jobs for Business Majors (Paperback)

This book lays out 5 career paths that a business major can choose. While it has a beginning section on resumes, networking, and other things necessary to get the job, that information can be found elsewhere. Therefore I recommend this book only for business majors, not really for anyone further along exploring a broad range of options.