Getting From College to Career
Lindsey Pollak
Reviewed by Barb Radmore
Getting From College to Career, subtitled 90 Things To Do Before You
Join the Real world, is a well ordered discussion of all the many
aspects to be considered when entering the job market for that all
important first job after college. After all the time and ever
increasing college costs it is more important than ever to be sure that
those long college years pay off.
This book should be read by all college students at the beginning of
their college years (perhaps even at the end of their senior year of
high school), in the middle and again when they graduate. This guide
could help students choose a major in college, not only a career after
they graduate. Making a career out of a passion (Tip # 20) and
choosing a useful minor (Tip #53), among others, are very applicable
for those just starting their college years. Other tips such as what to
wear for professional dress (Tip #80) or how to negotiate for a first
job (Tip #78) are for those entering the work force.
The tips are laid out to be easy to read and include sections such as
"make this work for you" which make it even more useful. The "make this
work for you" gives the reader assignments which adapt the tip to his
specific situation. The fonts, section dividers and high lighted
sections all work well together to create a well thought out resource
guide. It can be read all the way through but readers can easily zero
in on the parts most applicable to their current life.
It is difficult to think of any aspect of entering the work force that
is not covered in this comprehensive resource. This would make an ideal
gift for both seniors in high school and seniors in college.