Career Readiness
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 160
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Copyright: 2026
Pages: 168
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Career Readiness equips students and emerging professionals with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to successfully transition from education to the workplace. Covering every stage of career development, the book provides practical guidance on creating effective resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles; developing networking and interviewing skills; crafting elevator speeches; and demonstrating professionalism through appropriate communication, appearance, and workplace etiquette. Readers will also learn strategies for securing internships, building meaningful professional connections, succeeding in the workplace, and exploring entrepreneurship as a career path. With real-world applications and actionable advice throughout, Career Readiness prepares readers to confidently pursue career opportunities, excel in professional environments, and build a strong foundation for lifelong career success.
Chapter 1 Resumes
Chapter 2 Cover Letters
Chapter 3 LinkedIn Profiles
Chapter 4 Elevator Speeches
Chapter 5 Image and Dress for Success
Chapter 6 Networking
Chapter 7 Interviewing
Chapter 8 Thank You Messages
Chapter 9 Dining Etiquette
Chapter 10 Professionalism and Presence
Chapter 11 Searching for an Internship and Making Connections
Chapter 12 On-the-Job
Chapter 13 Starting Your Own Business
Chapter 14 Using AI to Build Your Professional Profile
Patti Carey is Executive Director of the McGaughy Internship & Professional Development Center at Longwood University, where she helps students build the skills and confidence needed for career success. A recognized leader in career readiness and experiential learning, she is passionate about preparing the next generation of professionals through practical, real-world education.
Career Readiness equips students and emerging professionals with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to successfully transition from education to the workplace. Covering every stage of career development, the book provides practical guidance on creating effective resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles; developing networking and interviewing skills; crafting elevator speeches; and demonstrating professionalism through appropriate communication, appearance, and workplace etiquette. Readers will also learn strategies for securing internships, building meaningful professional connections, succeeding in the workplace, and exploring entrepreneurship as a career path. With real-world applications and actionable advice throughout, Career Readiness prepares readers to confidently pursue career opportunities, excel in professional environments, and build a strong foundation for lifelong career success.
Chapter 1 Resumes
Chapter 2 Cover Letters
Chapter 3 LinkedIn Profiles
Chapter 4 Elevator Speeches
Chapter 5 Image and Dress for Success
Chapter 6 Networking
Chapter 7 Interviewing
Chapter 8 Thank You Messages
Chapter 9 Dining Etiquette
Chapter 10 Professionalism and Presence
Chapter 11 Searching for an Internship and Making Connections
Chapter 12 On-the-Job
Chapter 13 Starting Your Own Business
Chapter 14 Using AI to Build Your Professional Profile
Patti Carey is Executive Director of the McGaughy Internship & Professional Development Center at Longwood University, where she helps students build the skills and confidence needed for career success. A recognized leader in career readiness and experiential learning, she is passionate about preparing the next generation of professionals through practical, real-world education.