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A college diploma can open many doors, but it's just an expensive piece of paper if you don't have what employers seek. Long-time professor and student adviser Bill Coplin surveyed the nation's top companies and identified the essential skills recent grads need to survive and succeed in the job market. In 10 THINGS EMPLOYERS WANT YOU TO LEARN IN COLLEGE, Coplin teaches you to solve complex problems, influence people, and detect BS—real-world know-how your textbooks don't teach you. Coplin's practical approach will help you develop a personal plan for boosting those marketable skills during your college years so you can impress potential employers, land a higher-paying job, and start on the road to career security and satisfaction as soon as you graduate.
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HEADS- UP; GETTING THE JOB!!!!!!.......2007-01-19
Want your children to succeed in the job market? Want to upgrade your own skills? This book offers much needed data about the value of work ethics, communication both verbal and written, working with others, influencing others, internships, building relationships. It is a job research primer. It also tackles the negatives of "helicopter parents" whose well-meaning attempts are often counterproductive to the individual learning process of the young adult trying to grow up and develop skills needed in the work force. Author Bill Coplin also explores time and money management, the interview process, identifying problems and developing solutions.
A timely and well-written perspective.
Developing the Complete Package.......2007-01-18
The book points out that college students need to develop real-world know-how in ten crucial skill groups:
Work Ethic
Physical Performance
Speaking
Writing
Teamwork
Influencing People
Research
Number Crunching
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
A degree might get your foot in the door, but having these skills will make you a valuable employee. I agree with the author that if a work ethic is missing, then all the other knowledge and skills are wasted.
Apractical guide to being practical with your education.......2004-07-15
The book is a tremendous aid to help a college student, or for that matter any young man our woman get a leg up as they prepare for the real world they face outside of formal education. It addresses things that our formal education system misses. If you plan on working in a career, like most people, then you need this book to help you be prepared to face reallity of the work world. It suggests an investment of thought, time and energy but the payoffs will be worth it. Ask the HR people in your company if it is on target. My children will be reading it as they prepare to move into the "real world". Yours should too!
Good and bad.......2004-06-07
The description of this title does not exactly make clear what the book is about.
Part I - Know How Groups
Details specific skills in 10 groups by saying 1) why they're important 2) how college-level coursework can help you develop them, and 3) how activities, jobs, and internships can help you develop them.
Part II - What you should be doing in college to help yourself get a job/internship
Explains the idea of an apprenticeship, how to make college choices, volunteering, thinking BEYOND college, and more
Part III - Planning your success
More on careers, improving your "know how" skills, and how to use show off your know how skills in your resume and cover letter
Part I I found useful for some skills and a lot of fluff for others.
The explanation of the skill itself is mostly useless and consists principally of 1) a discussion of a rather irrelevant quote put at the top of each section, 2) how you might use it in a business/management type position. Of course that helps you out if you enjoy irrelevant quotations and are heading for a career in management, but be warned - this book was written for liberal arts majors. That is the type of student this author has had the most experience with and portrays most skills that are necessary for a position in sales, management, or some other business-oriented capacity. It's not for engineering majors.
Parts II and III I found very useful and eye-opening was the discussion of internships, jobs, and other activities outside of campus that comes after Coplin's foray into "know how groups." It details how you can use your connections and campus/online resources to find a career-starting experience at a relevant company. It also sheds some light on the internship experience and why it's important to "pay your dues."
If 1) you're majoring in some liberal arts field, or 2) want to learn more about what you SHOULD be doing with your time in college, this book is for you. But don't pick it up if you want to go to med, law, or some other graduate school. There are simply better titles for guiding you to those areas.
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- A must read for all students and parents
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Your Brain Is a Muscle Too How Student Athletes Succeed in College and in Life
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Written by two former college athletes, Your Brain Is a Muscle Too is an essential guide to success in the classroom and on the play field for any student athlete.
Taking readers through all the steps toward success for student athletes -- from obtaining athletic scholarships to finding the right sports agent -- Your Brain Is a Muscle Too should be mandatory reading for every student athlete. Insightful tips range from how to adapt to the intensity of the college environment to how to most effectively study for exams and how to avoid the pressures of drugs and alcohol. While this book is invaluable for all students, it is the first book that addresses the specific concerns of African -Americans in a college setting.
Your Brain Is a Muscle Too offers guidance and heightens awareness in areas such as academics, interpersonal relations, money matters, time management, and the social transition from high school to college. It includes colorful anecdotes and candid advice, including contributions from Magic Johnson, Jimmy Jackson, and Kenny Smith.
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A must read for all students and parents.......2001-08-10
Through the media, we frequently hear about problems associated with athletes, such as drug abuse, illiteracy and low graduation rates. This book is written for the young athlete to help him or her avoid such pitfalls. It addresses issues such as steroid abuse, alcohol abuse and date rape. It also discusses NCAA requirements and athletic scholarships. In addition, it offers great tips on networking, budgeting, studying for exams effectively and maintaining self-discipline. With all of the pressures that young people face today, it is great to read a book whose purpose is to steer young people in a positive direction. I highly recommend it.
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In high school, students have lots of safety nets. In college, they sink or swim. This completely revised guide to college success educates students in the basic college survival skills that professors don't teach, such as how to study, take tests, balance school and social life, and more. Filled with advice on how to hit the campus running, this fun-spirited crash course in the rules of college provides tools to equip students for a lifetime of learning.
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Well-written common sense.......2007-08-09
Okay, two gifted writers with doctorates. Great combination, huh? Thats what I initially thought, but I was wrong. Save for a couple, of useful tidbits, this book is common sense and that's all it deals with. A good "how to succeed at college" book is supposed to open your mind with new ideas that you would have never known about. It's supposed to inspire you to put these new ideas into action right away. I'd say this book is more of a review for anyone who "forgot" how to "succeed" in school. Then again, it's too long to be a simple review.
I think the main problem with this book is that the professors are having trouble "connecting" to college students nowadays. Both went to college a LONG time ago. A lot has changed since then. It's a shame that their gifted writing ability is wasted on information that just about everyone knows. It was written in more of a style that a professor would talk about. And you know, quite a bit of professors in college are hard to understand. Not all professors are like that, mind you, but quite a bit are.
If it were me, buy a book that was written by someone who graduated from college not too long ago. That way, they can connect to an audience that is about to start or has already begun college. Any book by Cal Newport is a sure-fire way to open the doors to new ideas on how to succeed at college. Just remember, there is no substitute for hard work. But a few NEW ideas on just how to work hard CAN make the difference!
A must have.......2006-07-05
This book is a great resource.
For anyone with an interest in pursuing a college education, or knows someone that wants to succeed in higher learner.You will want to see this. Great gift for High school Jr., even if you already in college there is loads of information
I previewed this book at store.you can Imagine my excitement at
getting it at a huge discount. I probly would have paid $15 if I had not found it here.
This is the best one I have read.......2005-12-14
I used this book this semester (it was given to me as a graduation gift) after doing pretty bad on my first round of tests. I used their 40 hour rule and it changed everything. I actually did pretty well this semester. I recommend this to all college students
Not very Useful information.......2005-07-24
I didn't like this book at all. The book was simple and it wasn't anything that most seniors don't already know. The book read like a seminar, you know how seminar use lists, ex. You need A, B & C to be rich. Well this book was more like, you need a pencil, paper and a brain to succeed in college. If you are already in college all of this information will be useless. There is a complete chapter on how to read a syllabus, duh. This book may very well be useless to many people, she spends most of the book talking about how different college is from H.S, but many highschoolers already know this from watching teen movies. The most valuable part of this book is, the note taking section. I would recommend How to Win at College, by Cal Newport. That book covers everything in this book and then 10 times more.
If you don't know what you want to major in, I suggest you go to myroad.com. It is a great tool, it tells you a lot about many professions, along with what it takes to get there, it also gives salaries. It's also a great guide to the road to college. It's information on colleges is more extensive than fastweb.
Helped me raise my grades.......2003-12-12
This book is great! It gives great advice that is easy to follow. I used their methods of reading textbooks better and actually can remember what I've read. It is written with lots of humor and so is easy to read (not preachy at all). I cannot say enough good things! This book has helped me get off to a good start in college. Every college students should read this book
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I used the book and earned a 4.0!.......2001-01-02
I read the book during my senior year in high school and then referred to the book often during my first quarter in college. I followed the suggestions in the book, I organized my day and I found that I had enough time to study and also enough time to enjoy college life. Well, the results are in I earned a 4.0!
Worthwhile Book to Read for College Freshmen.......2000-07-02
Pat O'Brien came to speak to my graduating senior class this year about the reality of college and how to make the best of it. I think it was a good thing to put the end in perspective first and make goals for yourself in order to make your path towards success even more efficient. His Winning Characteristics are not always easy to accomplish, but with discipline and hard work anyone can achieve them. Basic tips on studying, getting to know professors, extracurricular activites, and internships are helpful in envisioning your undergraduate years as challenging, but exciting experiences. Overall, O'Brien offers sufficient and real information that every college freshmen should know, and if he or she utilizes O'Briens advice they will be much more likely to be successful.
COLLEGE THRIVE!.......1999-12-02
This book is about more than just surviving in college, it's about thriving in college. A must have for every student entering college. If you like this book, you'll love "Major in Success," by Patrick Combs. It changed my life.
A must-read for anyone college bound.......1999-07-31
If you are headed for college, this is the pep talk you need! I read it in a single evening, and it got me pumped to do my best in college. It gives you lots of great tips on how to make the most out of college, but it's a quick and enjoyable read! You're investing a great deal of time and money into your college education; its important to get a good return on that investment. Making College Count shows you how. This book has all the good advice of a needed lecture, but it's got a light tone so you want to keep reading! Enjoy!
The College BIBLE.......1999-07-18
Making College Count has to be the most realistic, accurate account of college success available to students today. Not only does one encounter all details of college life, but many aspects of life beyond the books. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to strive for the best in their college years, taking skills to last a life time.
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There is little emphasis, even in college business courses, on the crucial process of adjusting to modern corporate culture. This brief, handy book provides a crash course on the inner workings of organizations and the most effective ways for a new employee to earn acceptance and respect.
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Every fresh graduate should read this book.......2005-03-29
Its a simply written book, very concise and without any hype. I bought it because I felt I am not really able to gauge what is expected of me in the job and just 2 weeks into my dream job I started complaining.
I wish I had read this book before starting. Or even better, before I went for job interviews!! After reading this book I realised what mistakes I made during some of my job interviews.
This is the first review I have ever written for any book.
Very good book.......2004-07-09
This is a very good book and helped prepare me for the real world. I stumbled upon (...) and wanted to get opinion from other people that have looked at the site?
How to Succeed in Your First Job: Tips for New College Gr.......2001-03-29
What a TERRIFIC book! This book is right on target with my own experiences. I only wish I had read it sooner. I would have avoided key mistakes in my first few months on the job. A MUST have for new graduates entering the work place.
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Student Success, Eighth Edition, is the first text to give students an introduction to college. The text supports students though exercises, action projects, self-assessment quizzes that form the foundation of college and career skills.
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The Truth About College: How to Survive and Succeed As a Student in the Nineties
Scott Edelstein
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- excellent for those of us in the sciences; misleading title
- Best for those in the medical sciences
- Didn't apply to me (first year prof with Ph.D)
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This is a how-to book for the academic life based on more than 50 years combined personal experience and 8 years of formal group mentoring as part of a workshop on these topics. The unwritten rules of university life are shared through fictional vignettes that are all too real. Secrets to successfully achieving short-term and long-term goals are provided in the progress timelines and suggested milestones. Beginning with selecting a training program and choosing a job, this book takes the student, fellow, or faculty member through the maze of academic secrecy to a new level of understanding and empowerment.
Key Features
* Provides the unwritten rules for success and "tells it like it is"
* Chapters are organized to help you develop and market your career and determine how to organize your curriculum vitae
* Includes vignettes to illustrate possible pitfalls in academics and strategies on how to avoid them, or how to select the most effective course of action
* Guides you step-by-step through the process of writing grant proposals, abstracts, slide preparation, poster preparation, and presentations
* Provides timelines to estimate your overall career progress or for specific tasks such as grant writing
* Describes negotiation techniques to assist you in interactions with your mentor, your department chair, grant officers, and journal editors
* Summarizes content of each chapter in paragraph subheadings to facilitate reading
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excellent for those of us in the sciences; misleading title.......2004-01-15
It is true that this book is of no relevance to you if your research doesn't involve grant submissions to the National Institutes of Health and the corresponding expectation of publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The title should have reflected this bias.
If you are a pre/post-doctoral scientist, however, it is marvelous. The chapter on NIH Study Sessions has information that scientists don't usually get until they have served on study sessions themselves; and in general the grant preparation and submission advice is superb. The focus is on grants for which the reader is the Principal Investigator, but there are very helpful suggestions for NRSAs as well.
Chapters on poster presentation, paper writing, and talks (both 1-hour and 15-minute formats) show the same combination of common-sense information and tips that can only come from senior scientists who have witnessed their share of career-damaging gaffes.
Best for those in the medical sciences.......2003-08-14
This is a clearly written, comprehensive overview of what it takes to succeed if you are an academic in a medical field. It follows each topic with a vignette of an imaginary junior researcher who is struggling with various career issues. The book tries to aim for a general academic audience, but it will be of little help to those in the humanities. As a psychologist and professional coach to academics on the tenure track, I recommend this book to grad students, post-docs and junior faculty in the hard sciences, especially medical research.
Didn't apply to me (first year prof with Ph.D).......2003-04-16
I thought this book was overpriced. I did not learn anything new. The book seems to be best suited for someone entering academia in the hard sciences, who has not attended conferences or participated in academia at all in the past.
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College Bound Blacks: How to Succeed in College
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