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To University and Beyond - by Mandee Heller Adler & David Teten (Paperback)
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- Learn how to use your time as a student to supercharge your career To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear delivers a step-by-step guide to using your educational years to put you in the right position to accelerate your career, optimize your time, and build valuable and rewarding relationships.
- About the Author: MANDEE HELLER ADLER is Founder and Managing Partner of International College Counselors, LLC, and its subsidiarity Edit the Work.
- 160 Pages
- Education, Student Life & Student Affairs
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About the Book
"In dorm rooms across the country, students wonder "I'm so lucky to be here; am I doing the right things to take advantage of this?" Too often, students do not know how to seek, understand, and take advantage of the resources that a comprehensive college or university can offer its students. This book is the answer. Likewise, in a 2018 study, 63% of students surveyed expressed that they have experienced overwhelming anxiety in the past year, revealing a critical need for information and guidance of how students can best manage their studies and career preparation"--Book Synopsis
Learn how to use your time as a student to supercharge your career
To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear delivers a step-by-step guide to using your educational years to put you in the right position to accelerate your career, optimize your time, and build valuable and rewarding relationships. You'll learn everything you need to know about taking advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the first ten years of your career.
Broken down into 21 accessible chapters, To University and Beyond features a wide array of practical and strategic advice on topics like:
- How to write the perfect resume or CV
- How to hack your career path to achieve what you've always dreamt of
- How to access rarely used scholarships and grants
- How to find selective short-term learning programs
- How to thrive in a virtual learning environment
- How to get paid to learn with options beyond traditional degree programs
- How to communicate and present so people get your message
Perfect for high school, college, and university students who want to make the most of their time and start their career off on the right foot, To University and Beyond provides a wealth of actionable advice you can put to work today.
From the Back Cover
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR EDUCATION AND EARLY CAREER WITH THIS ONE-STOP GUIDETo University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear is a step-by-step handbook to optimize your time in school, build valuable and rewarding relationships, and then launch and accelerate your career. You'll learn how to thrive in a virtual learning environment, earn money while learning, and apply for rarely accessed scholarships and grants. You'll also learn how to kickstart your career via non-traditional pathways, write professional letters and memos, and maximize the first 30 days in a new job.
Perfect for high school, college, and graduate school students who want to start their career from a position of strength, To University and Beyond provides a wealth of actionable advice you can put to work today.
"This book delivers a roadmap for students looking to maximize their investment in higher education, offering the tools necessary to stand out among the crowds of eager, young professionals."
―Karim Faris, General Partner, GV (Formerly Google Ventures)
"In an increasingly competitive world, To University and Beyond will show you how to stand out as you embark upon your career, and it does so in a practical, actionable way. This is by far the most practical guide to help you find early career success."
―Patrick Mullane, Executive Director, Harvard Business School Online
"Mandee and David have captured and organized the exact qualities that I'm looking for as a recruiter. Better still, they give specific instructions on how to obtain and demonstrate the experience that admissions and talent acquisition professionals like me are seeking."
―Deborah Fredberg, Head of MIT Sloan Recruiting, The Boston Consulting Group
About the Author
MANDEE HELLER ADLER is Founder and Managing Partner of International College Counselors, LLC, and its subsidiarity Edit the Work. Her firm is one of the world's largest educational consulting businesses, serving clients from over 13 countries and across 20 U.S. states.
DAVID TETEN is CEO of Versatile Venture Capital and Founder of Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of NY. He was previously a Managing Partner with HOF Capital, Partner at ff Venture Capital, serial technology entrepreneur, investment banker, and strategy consultant. He writes at teten.com.