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Testing the Waters: A Teen's Guide to Career Exploration has been created to help high school students prepare for future career and college goals. It is a directory of over 1,200 part-time and summer jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, entrepreneurial ideas, educational programs, travel and adventures located throughout the United States and around the world and available specifically for high school students.
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A Feast of Information.......2000-12-13
Across from Emory University, in Atlanta, there used to be a store called Horton's. Over the entry were the words: IF WE DON'T HAVE IT, YOU DON'T NEED IT! The same could be said of "Testing the Waters." Ms Culbreath and Ms Neal have compiled a veritable feast of information for the career seeking teen. "Testing the Waters" is used frequently by the young people who frequent my study. It is extensive, accurate, and a veritable atlas of the roads to a successful career. The authors have done a wonderful thing in providing this tool. I cannot recommend it enough.
Great book on this subject.......1999-12-16
My teenage daughter has read several books prior to selecting a college and setting career goals. This is the best one of the bunch in my opinion. It is thoughfully prepared, user-friendly, and has some excellent information. Invaluable!
Book was extremely helpful.......1999-12-10
I bought this book for a friend's daughter who is getting ready to enter the workforce and she and her friends have found the book helpful.It has helped prepare them for a job, and give them a sense of what to exprect and how to develop skills needed.
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Designed for young people ages 15 to 25, this book takes them on an important career planning journey where they discover career options based on their skills, interests, values, passions, motivations, and working styles.
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Information on training & providing the best possible image.......2003-06-12
The collaborative effort of Susan Maltz and Barbara Grahn, A Fork In The Road: A Career Planning Guide For Young Adults is an interactive workbook that high-school and college aged readers can use to achieve a better understand themselves and the appeals of various options for their future. Information on training; providing the best possible image; preparing themselves for interviews, and so much more fill the pages of this excellent and highly recommended supplementary resource to choosing an ideal career path.
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Based on 200 interviews with students at colleges and technical schools across the nation, this advice book identifies the biggest concerns and stumbling blocks associated with entering the workforce. Presented in a question-and-answer format—and interspersed with interactive exercises and personal stories from the interviewees—topics include job hunting, pursuing an advanced degree, goal setting, managing money, choosing a health care plan, defining success, and finding happiness. The final chapter culminates in "My Eleven 'Must-Knows,'" and the author's reassuring message that today's 20-somethings are no more uncertain than previous generations, and have all the necessary potential to achieve their dreams for the future.
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Great guide for things you didn't know about life.......2007-10-15
Tiffany Chang
Junior, 20 years old
New York University
Like the typical Entitlement Generation-er, I've always considered the future as a puzzle that would work itself out, the world as my very friendly oyster, and success to fall easily at my feet. Lo and behold, we face the real world and realize, oh my goodness--we are in way over our heads. Nicholas Aretakis's No More Ramen is a great read for those who suffer similar revelations and need guidance...and actually to anybody who THINKS they don't need guidance--because you'll be surprised at what you don't know about the real world.
This self-proclaimed "real world survival guide" is exactly that--a manual for figuring out the little details of the work place and personal obstacles, and just how to be a personal success in life. Aretakis's book is a casual, conversational read, privileging readers with forgotten tips like what to say in a conference, what to look for in a job, and how to translate academic success to professional success. For all of you out there who have heard too often the clichéd schpiels about dressing to impress, running over portfolio pitches or simply following your heart to that perfect job that seems nonexistent, Aretakis gives you a little bit of that--and then blows you out of the water with the more important specifics.
From personal rating charts, goal sheets and answers about everything from sick days to tax forms to housing plans, No More Ramen is a clear shot of a book at giving you success in life in a nutshell. I recommend this book to all 20-somethings, and even those younger, and definitely to parents. Everyone must take a bite out of this delicious No More Ramen--the solutions offered are answers to questions you never even thought to ask! Guaranteed this is not just a guide, but a 20-something's key to avoiding regretful hindsight and future panic attacks.
No More Ramen Review- Nicole Walker, Penn State University.......2007-09-30
Nicole Walker
Senior, 20 years old
Pennsylvania State University
I have to say, I was a little skeptical in reading a book entitled "No More Ramen". It wasn't exactly seeming like it would be very informative but boy was I wrong. I picked up this book and couldn't put it down. It was extremely insightful and surprised me with how true everything in the book was. Nicholas Aretakis takes complicated subjects that are plaguing all of us college age students such as budgets, graduation, work, interviews, co-workers, investing and other topics that most of us are clueless about, and gives advice on how to handle it. The book is also written so it's very easy to read. It's written in a no B.S. style and he really tells it how it is. It includes numerous charts and spreadsheets that will help you map out your goals and plans and even sample charts on how to set up a budget and start investing. He provides answers to questions such as: "How can I get what I want out of life? How do I balance work, family, and fun? How do I gain financial independence? How do I keep myself on track? Why does it feel so overwhelming to be a 20 something heading out into the real world?" These questions and many more are all answered in this book and I really gained valuable insight.
As a graduating senior I'm in the process of looking for a job, planning my future, figuring out how to pay for everything, and planning to live on my own which can be a scary thing but this book definitely give some good guidelines to help get you started so you don't flounder once you leave the safety net world of college. I know I have a ton of questions that I'm sure I wont know the answer to until I actually have to experience them but this book definitely gave me a head's up on how to handle those situations.
Even though this book is geared to 20 something's, I really believe a person of any age could benefit from this book because it speaks to a lot of different topics and concerns that even some 30 and 40 year olds haven't quite gotten the hang of yet. Nicholas Aretakis went cross country and interviews thousands of 20 something's and compiled and analyzed all the data and turned it into this book in an easy to understand format. It really lets you know that you're not the only one panicking and having problems but that a majority of the rest of the youth of the country has the same worries and anxieties that you have. At the end of the book there is the chapter entitled "My 11 Must knows" where he gives a sweeping overview of the book and his last words of advice and he does a fantastic job condensing all the information. He says that there are 4 qualities that make up a happy and balanced life: Freedom, Accomplishment, Money, and Enjoyment. Nicholas Aretakis takes them 4 pillars and explains ways throughout the book on how to achieve them. I very highly recommend this to be on every 20 something's bookshelf and maybe even their parents' bookshelves because it truly is a very useful and insightful book to read. Well done Mr. Aretakis.
A MUST READ!.......2007-09-30
Penn State, Stephanie Kirkpatrick, September 26, 2007
As I was creating my resume to go to the upcoming career fair, I was confused about what I was going to do. I was confused and thought I was the only one going through this pain. So I turned to No More Ramen. The title may sound funny, and ironic that I would read it because I actually enjoy eating a cup of ramen, but it was really a guide to help me with the job-search process. It gave me hope because I was not the only college senior who was trying to find myself. The author, Nicholas Aretakis recognizes all of the struggles there are in not only trying to find that first job, but also finding a career that will bring enjoyment to life. He realizes there is struggle between personal and professional goals.
Aretakis once a 20-something year old himself, used his experiences to answer hundreds of questions that young adults think about when they enter into the real world. He includes self-check lists to guide in important decisions such as rating the employer, rent vs. buy, and the interview prep form. He also includes all the little things including: appearance, first impressions are vital, practice your handshake, email, phone, and voicemail etiquette, importance of insurance, negotiating salary, and living with the parents.
No More Ramen is a must read for every "confused" 20-something year old that is trying to find where they fit into the real world. I recommend every college student read it and use it as a reference as they go through their journey into the next stage of life.
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Perfect.......2007-09-24
This is the book your looking for. I am a recent college grad and finding this book helped me so much. It really is the guide to life after college or at a turning point in your kinda adult life. The author of the book did a great job with his website that supports the book and he even takes the time to write back to you with questions. If you ever felt like you dont understand life, when you just been given a degree and prised by many for your work, dont worry, this book shows you, that your not alone.
This is one book I will let a friend borrow but make sure I get back.
-David Sergi
Oodles of Noodles.......2007-09-18
Ramen noodles, or "oodles of noodles" as my family calls them, are a staple food for college students. As the author of "No More Ramen" suggests, the goal of most students is to reach that point in their life where it is no longer necessary to eat ramen noodles. This so-called "self-help" book contains the critical information, advice, and resources essential to elevating one's status from a struggling, ramen-eating college student to a successful, goal-achieving, filet mignon-eating adult. No More Ramen teaches life-lessons that you can not and will not learn in the classroom. Aside from the book being an easy, useful read, it is eye-opening to real world questions that all college students have about topics such as budgets, job interviews, office etiquette, goal-setting, and others. Another key aspect of No More Ramen is that it is current; the author, Nicholas Aretakis, references many situations and celebrity figures that are relative to the 20-, 30-, and even 40-year age groups. As a senior in college myself, I would suggest No More Ramen as a necessary read for any college student to prepare for and focus on the fast approaching "real world," but the book offers tools - spreadsheets, resources, and tips - that will be highly useful when I actually enter the "real world' in order to maintain my goals, stay focused, budget my money, and organize my time. Whether or not you enjoy self-help topics and whether or not you are preparing for the "real world," No More Ramen is a must read for anyone who wants to be successful and reach their own potential.
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The Teenage Entrepreneur's Guide: 50 Money-Making Business Ideas
Sarah L. Riehm
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The Teenage Entrepenur.......2004-04-05
This book was great and has a lot of ideas if you want to make some extra money working from home. The price of this is so low to and the author explains everything. You will never get confused.
Book Description
With U.S. unemployment the lowest it's been in 25 years, the job market for teens has never been better. But even in good times, it can be hard for teens to find jobs that are right for them. They still must be able to interview with confidence, stick with the daily grind and figure out how much money will be paid in taxes. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cool Jobs for Teens teaches job-finding skills (resumes and cover letter writing and interviewing techniques), job-keeping skills, being an entrepreneur, spending and saving on a salary and exploring internships and volunteering. Ideal for 12-18 year-olds.
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A good book for teens.......2005-08-27
This book is packed full with info with teens. Though at some time it seems focused on the obvious (different kinds of jobs) If you're a teen looking for work, check it out.
Good summaries, good resumes, the rest sucks.......2001-08-25
I got this book from the library, and I'm glad I did. This book provides helpful descriptions and ideas of jobs, but it didn't provide the information I wanted on how to obtain them. It provides several website links, most of them completely useless. The tips for resume writing were helpful though. Basically, it spends the first 20 pages convincing you that you want a job, about 100 pages listing types of jobs and what's involved for them, and the last 100 talk about resumes, interviews, and applications. The interview tips are simple like "Don't wear gobs of makeup", no big secrets or really helpful info. To conclude, the book is worth a glance, but the library already paid for it, there's no reason for you to.
Book Description
Like some teenagers, you may already have an inkling of what you want to do with your life. Perhaps you dream of launching into space as an astronaut with NASA. Or maybe your ambitions will keep your feet on the ground as a park ranger, a doctor, or a social worker. If you are wondering what these people do all day and how they came to be what they are, this book provides the answers. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about 145 great careers, from accountant to zoologist, including:
• Day-to-day activities and responsibilities of each career
• How to plan ahead while you’re still in high school
• Majors to consider when you get to college
• Whether you’ll strike it rich in more ways than one
• Words of wisdom from professionals in the field
This book will open your eyes to a world of career possibilities and give you an idea of what to expect down each career path. Even if you have no clue about what you want to be, this is the book for you. We’ll help you identify the kinds of jobs that will help you be yourself and incorporate your interests, values, and skills. There’s no pressure for you to choose a career just yet, so just relax and have fun exploring!
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God Sent For Our Youth.......2004-05-13
Career choices for our children! Jodi Weiss' conceptual creation is a veritable encyclopedia of fascinating fun facts describing 145 potential career opportunities for the aspiring adult. A gentle guide to benefit the young and curious, "145 Thing to Be When You Grow Up" offers endless options and direction towards the pursuit and manifestation of 'the dream job'. Beginning to envision a path towards the creation of one's vocation is the single most important ambition in any one's life. After reading "145 Things to Be ..." one might have learned the invaluable experience of interning at 145 different employers. As a valuable and insightful adventure into the real world, Jodi Weiss has researched and written a real-life come-to-life pragmatic bible for the young adult. An entertaining MUST READ at ANY age.
great book! very interesting and well put together.......2004-05-06
I just got a copy of this book and it's phenominal! greay layout, easy to read, quick reference. definitely a must-have for every school, guidance counselor, head-hunter and EVERY high-school student. Such an eclectic array of jobs... covering the whole spectrum from Magician to Musician, Doctor to Dancer, Shoe Designer to Stock Broker.
I think I'll be a rock star and moonlight as a sailor or lobbyist...
Book Description
Reveals the wide-ranging opportunities available through alternative and vocational education, proving that there are still rewarding and profitable positions available that do not require higher education. This updated edition examines alternative education and explores the minimum education needed to land that first job.
Each career provides a detailed, real-world account of the position. Included are starting salaries and estimated increments over the years, as well as the training and education needed along the way. Unger also reveals easy-to-use tips to improve your chances of getting hired, including how to write a good resume and how to make the most of the interview.
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Excellent Book on Alternative Education.......1999-01-11
Congratulations Harlow Unger! Competent, kind, insightful. Strategic guide,and yet,a completely thorough and indispensable book showing readers and students how to research and implement all alternatives to standard college courses. I heartily recommend this book.
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- Teenagers:Prepparing for the Real World
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Teenagers Preparing for the Real World
Chad Foster
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Book Description
Finally a book that young people like to read! Teenagers Preparing for the Real World is a short, engaging book that teaches students the critical skills they need for success in the real-world. Chad Foster relates to young people and delivers the messages that parents, educators and employers value and reward. Through inspirational and entertaining stories about people like Michael Jordan, Elton John and Arnold Schwarzenegger, the book's messages of success focus on the pursuit of dreams, communication skills, early career preparation, networking skills, integrity, and community service. It's Fun! It's Easy! It's Right for teaching core values to today's youth.
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Teenagers:Prepparing for the Real World.......2006-03-22
It is a shame there is not a safe Try the Real World Situation for teens to try before they hit the real thing. This book helps some.
Indispensable Guide for teens.......2004-05-08
I had the pleasure of hearing Chad Foster speak as well as reading this book when I was a teenager. It changed my life - made me realize the important things in life. Because of this book I have set realistic professional goals and worked hard to achieve them, which set me apart from most of the *clueless* people in my generation. I attribute part of my success to this book, which is thoroughly interesting and speaks the truth.
I met Chad Foster.......2002-10-03
I met Chad Foster about 5 years ago when he visted my school. He's a great guy and his book is excellent. He created the playground tar that they used to put in all of the McDonnalds Fast Food Resturants. He also spoke of keeping great contacts of people no matter what and he was inspiration to me for those few words.
It answered all of my questions!.......2001-10-10
As a teenager with no real sense of exactly what I want to do with my life, or how to get where I'm going, this book was a great help. It gives you ideas on how to find the career that's right for you, how to establish contacts, and how to become successful in general. I would recommend it to anyone!
A Teen's View.......2000-04-23
This book, though easy to read and not very long, contains some of the most incredible things I have ever read. The ideas are so simple, yet they leave quite an impact. Making contacts, trying out jobs, and thinking about what you really want to be are just some of the things Foster covers in this great book. Buy it for your kids, your grandkids, or any young adult you know because this book will help them throughout the rest of their lives!
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