INTRODUCTION: ON THE THRESHOLD
PART I: THE JOB SEARCH
CHAPTER ONE: GETTING STARTED
The first step is a shift in relationship: The parent becomes a coach, and the child, a client
CHAPTER TWO: MYTHS: THE COACH'S ALBATROSS
It's time to exchange old myths about work for some new principles.
CHAPTER THREE: EVERYONE HAS ROLE MODELS
Parents convey a surprising amount of information about work to children but can't provide all the answers; kids need to look to outsiders, too.
CHAPTER FOUR: DISCOVERING THE REAL PERSON
By helping your client identify his or her skills, aptitudes, interests, and talents, the two of you will uncover a whole array of potential careers.
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCOVERING NEW FIELDS
Surveying, or researching, professions of interest will give your client the kind of solid information needed to make good career decisions.
CHAPTER SIX: WHAT DIRECTION TO FOLLOW
Setting goals gives our lives meaning and shape and makes it easier to continue when the going gets rough. Plus, a look at the pros and cons of working with family.
CHAPTER SEVEN: FINDING "THE" JOB
Your client can use surveying to pinpoint organizations of interest and also to determine potential employers' needs.
CHAPTER EIGHT: ESCAPING THE RESUME TRAP
Highly overrated, resumes can do more harm than good, but there are ways of making the best of a bad format. An even better alternative: the proposal.
CHAPTER NINE: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Defining a specific work objective and an ideal work environment is the final step before going out and getting the job.
CHAPTER TEN: EFFECTIVE INTERVIEWING
Interviewing is a lot easier if you know what questions to expect and how best to answer them.
CHAPTER ELEVEN: HELPING YOUR CLIENT: DO'S AND DON'TS
When to get involved and when not to. Plus a step-by-step guide to role-playing interviews and meetings.
PART II: SPECIAL SITUATIONS
CHAPTER TWELVE: IS COLLEGE ALWAYS THE RIGHT CHOICE?
Is now the right time? If not, alternatives to consider, including travel, volunteering, internships.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: COACHING YOUR CLIENT THROUGH COLLEGE
Surveying can help your client choose both a college and a major. Plus, a look at the necessity of advanced degrees.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: OUT OF WORK AND DESPERATE
Should you help financially? Have your child move back home? Ways to help your client cope.
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: "I HATE MY JOB!"
The eight main problems that cause unhappiness ate work, and their solutions.
AFTERWORD: FINISHING TOUCHES
PART III: RESOURCES
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Books, videos, software, periodicals, programs, forecasts, and more.
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