The Career Adventure: Your Guide to Personal Assessment, Career Exploration, and Decision Making (3rd Edition)

Focused solidly on “doing” rather than on “explaining,” this practical volume gets right to the heart of career decision making. It walks readers through the process of self-knowledge and self-discovery; encourages them to believe in themselves and in their own ability to influence outcomes and achieve their career goals; and guides them in working with various job/career-search and development tools in progressively demanding tasks to make their goals become a reality. Includes case studies of individual actively involved in the process. Creating Your Dream. Discovering Yourself: Motivations, Life Stages, and Values. Continuing Your Self-Discovery: Skills, Personality, and Interests. Exploring the World of Work. Networking: Establishing Contacts and Support. Decision Making and Goal Setting. Designing Your Resume and Cover Letters. Interviewing with Confidence. Developing Job Leads. Trying Out a Career. For anyone wanting guidance in Career Planning, Career Development, and Job Seeking Skills.