College Graduate

In Is College Worth It?, William J. Bennett and David Wilezol assess the problems of American higher education at various levels, from runaway costs to inferior academics to poor graduation rates to political indoctrination, and propose serious reforms and alternative methods for improving higher education so that it better serves our students.

Dave Shutler analyzes twelve faulty assumptions about obtaining a higher education and shows how they can lead to debilitating college debt. Analogizing to the two realities in the Matrix movies, he reveals underlying facts about the assumptions to high schoolers and their parents. These assumptions range from deciding whether to attend college in the first place, to the importance of selecting a major, to how to minimize college living costs. This book is a systematic guide to the many misconceptions that students hold in the college application process.

Graduate School Scholarships: Tips Tools, and Ultimate Advice for Winning Money for College is a scholarship directory especially designed for students at the graduate level. Here, you will gather the information you need to apply for scholarships or other money to pay for education in way that is specifically relevant for graduate-level students.

From finding the perfect friend group to succeeding academically to exploring your newfound freedom, there’s a lot that goes into making your college experience a success. Instead of getting trapped in the myth that you can “do it all”, 175+ Things to Do Before You Graduate College will help you figure out what’s most important to you...and how to make it happen.

Living A Meaningful Life is a series for adults and teens of all ages. Book 11 of the series, "The Graduate," is a very amusing, inspiring, and touching installment, which moves the series deeper into allowing the listener to experience the very deep, complex, and meaningful relationship between father and son. In this installment, we watch Rudy reach new heights of success career wise, and as a person.

"If you don’t brand yourself, someone else will and it probably won’t be the brand you want." That is author Glory Borgeson's motto when it comes to personal branding. She advocates taking charge of your brand because, if you don't, other people will. Do you really want someone else deciding who you are, what your skills are, and what your skills are not, so that it results in not getting the job you want? Or would you rather control your own personal brand and decide who you are and what you're good at, and communicate that personal brand clearly to other people so that you get the job...

Updated 2018. Do you need free money to pay for graduate school? Not sure where to begin? I’ve been there! Thank you for taking the time to read Find FREE Money for Graduate School - and congratulations on your decision to search for alternative ways to pay for graduate school! I was awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships and free financial aid as an adult student and single parent. I attended college full-time, earned a master’s degree, and graduated with honors – fully funded. As a scholarship winner and college graduate, I am devoted to helping others find, apply, and win ...

Here I Am: How to Unlock Your First Career is a comprehensive guide to help school leavers and graduates gain a better understanding of their strengths, skills, values and behaviors, which leads to a more natural career path. The book, created by Alex Webb and Charlie Welch, from Flying Start XP covers a range of topics, including self-awareness, interests, current skills and personal values to help career exploration, job searching, and career development.

Effectively navigating your career can be a daunting task. Not only do you need to manage your own behavior and attitudes, but you need to be mindful of the attitudes and behaviors of those around you in order to acclimate in your work environment. Achieving success in the workplace is a skill that is practiced many times over. Given that you are constantly monitored by your boss, peers, and competition, your success will be determined by two things: your performance, and perception others have of you. In Business Etiquette 101, you will find valuable guidance while you absorb as much ...

Many students start college, but how many students graduate from college? The questions in this book will help students and parents to strategically think about how to enjoy and graduate from college in a timely fashion.

Do you think about how you can make money while you’re still in school or wonder if you’ll be able to find a job in your field when you graduate? If you do, now’s the time to consider becoming an entrepreneur. Collegiate entrepreneurship provides you access to entrepreneurial courses, mentors, funding competitions, and investment opportunities available only to college students—so, don’t wait until after you graduate—become CEO of your own company today!

In The Career Success Formula, best-selling author and parenting advice expert Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana draws on over a decade of experience offering valuable life lessons to young women and men to offer you proven methods that will help you decide which type of career is right for you and your family, and help you to develop the strong character and good habits necessary for long-term success in adulthood.

Home economics student Annalee Blanchard hastens to get her field practicum in place, but her arrival distracts handsome farmer Turner Sloan, overturning his tractor into a gully which puts her in rescue mode. Compliant and a bit endearing, the farmer agrees to become Client Number Fifteen and seems eager to accept dietary instruction during her weekly sessions. When trouble rears its head with an elderly client, Annalee presses him for compliance using her food deliveries for leverage. Days before graduation for the Class of 1959, a shocking loss in the Home Economics Department throws her...

Are you a student that usually has a hard time concentrating in class or stay focused when you study, and you'd like to be able to stay focused when you're studying and preparing for exams so you can breeze through your exams, even if you’ve struggled for years? If you’ve answered yes, let this book hold you by the hand in your studies, so you can study effortlessly and ultimately have impressive results!

College degree? Check. Dream job? Not yet. Don't let your hard-earned expensive education go to waste. "Job Search Strategies for Recent Graduates" is the practical, no-nonsense guide you need to bridge the gap between graduation and gainful employment. Forget generic advice – this book delivers targeted strategies, specifically designed for today's competitive job market. Learn how to identify your ideal career path, build a standout online presence, master the art of the informational interview, and ultimately, get hired. Packed with proven techniques, this book will empower you to take...

Eloise "Lou" Hansen is graduating from Columbia University summa cum laude, and she's ready to conquer the world. Just a few minor problems: She has no job, no prospects, and she's moving back into her childhood bedroom. Lou is grimly determined to stick to a rigorous schedule to get a job and get out of her parents' house. Shelly "Mama Shell" Hansen, on the other hand, is ecstatic, and just as determined to keep her at home. Who else will help her hide her latest binge-shopping purchases from her husband, go to SoulCycle with her, and hold her hand during Botox shots?

Learn everything you'll need to know to get your dream job. This book explains how to prepare your job hunting strategy, customize your resume, and nail your interviews. The author is a corporate recruiter who shares insider tips for what employers look for in job candidates. In this book, he includes tricks for moving your resume to the top of the pile and instructions for dazzling hiring managers with amazing answers to their interview questions. It contains step-by-step instructions to help you get the job you want.

With the right outlook and a detailed plan of attack, you can successfully navigate the entire college situation with relative ease. No matter how much you do or don't have saved up - and regardless of the school your kid wants to attend - with the right plan in place, you’ll be able to get through it with this listen.

Love. Protection. Direction. God loves to give abundant gifts! During the time surrounding graduation, a season of new beginnings, seek God's face and receive His gifts through the powerful devotions and Bible verses in this inspiring book from Jack Countryman. God's Gift for the Graduate includes 60 inspirational devotions, along with Scripture and prayers, to remind you that God is eager to bless and guide you in this new season of life.

Moe is relentless. He tells me I have “a duty to publish my memoir.” I prefer to allow my actions to speak for me. After all, I'm just a biochemist. He wouldn’t let it go, and tried to get those whose opinions I respect to persuade me. My best friend Will said, “What you accomplished through love must be shared.” I admit, it does read like a novel, with its twists and turns, and highs and lows. I was finally persuaded when my Jen told me, “If your story can give hope to one person who doesn’t have it, then you should publish it.” So, here it is.