ix, 180 pages ; 25 cm, The route to career success is mapped out here for those who want to forgo the time and expense of a college education and dive directly into the workplace. As college tuitions soar and the job market tightens, many young adults are questioning the value of a college degree. The pros and cons of this path are discussed, as well as the reasons why many students fare poorly in college. In addition, topics such as the cost and value of technical and vocational training, a rundown of careers that do not require a diploma, and working while going to school are examined in detail. Whether high school graduates wish to pursue extensive training for a skilled position, or bring their entrepreneurial enthusiasm to a particular talent or passion, this information will help them achieve their professional objectives, Includes bibliographical references and index, \"Your guide to the many career options available\"--Cover, It's all about you: Finding your skills and interests and exploring the job landscape -- Jobs without formal training: Learning on the job -- Jobs with formal training: Where apprenticeships and specialized training can take you -- Jobs with certificates: Where credentials can take you -- Jobs with an associate degree: Where two years of college can take you -- Getting the training and education you need: Where should you look? -- Applications and essays: How to succeed -- Resumes: Showing them what you know -- Interviewing: How to be likable -- Paying for training and education: Estimating costs and applying for financial aid

ia/idontwanttogotoc0000hutc.pdf

Heather Z. Hutchins

Independent Publishers Group, Chicago, 2012

United States, United States of America

Chicago, Illinois, 2012

FR, 2012

[curator]lenscriv@archive.org[/curator][date]20180615183841[/date]

Includes bibliographical references and index.

It's all about you: what are your skills and interests?
The career landscape: what are your options?
Jobs without formal training: where should you look?
Jobs with formal training: where should you look?
Jobs with certificates: where should you look?
Jobs with a two-year degree: where should you look?
Taking the occasional class: where should you look?
Applications and essays: how to succeed
Resumes: showing them what you know
Interviewing: how to be likable
Paying for training: costs and financial aid
Paying for training: scholarships, grants, and loans.

Provides career alternatives to attending college, discussing the advantages of entering the workforce without a college education, explaining the value of technical training, and detailing careers that do not require a college degree

2023-06-28