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50 Jobs in 50 States

One Man's Journey of Discovery Across America

Daniel Seddiqui

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English
Berrett-Koehler
01 January 2018
Like lots of college grads, Daniel Seddiqui was having a hard time finding a job. But despite more than forty rejections, he knew there were opportunities out there. So he set out on an extraordinary quest- fifty jobs in fifty states in fifty weeks. And not just any jobs. His goal was as much to explore America as to explore different careers, so he chose jobs that reflected the culture and economy of each state.

Working as everything from a cheesemaker in Wisconsin, a border patrol agent in Arizona and a meatpacker in Kansas to a lobsterman in Maine, a surfing instructor in Hawaii and a football coach in Alabama, Daniel chronicles how he adapted to the wildly differing people, cultures, and environments. From one week to the next he had no idea what he'd be doing, where he'd be sleeping, what he'd be eating, or how he'd be received. He even became a roving news item, appearing on CNN, Fox News, World News Tonight, MSNBC and the Today Show-which was good preparation for his stint as a TV weatherman.

Tackling challenge after challenge-overcoming anxiety about working four miles underground in a West Virginia coalmine, learning to walk on six-foot stilts (in a full Egyptian king costume) at an Florida amusement park, racing the clock as a pit-crew member at an Indiana racetrack -Daniel completed his journey a changed man.

In this book he shares stories about the people he met, the lessons he learned and explains the five principles that kept him going.
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Imprint:   Berrett-Koehler
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 230mm,  Width: 154mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   477g
ISBN:   9781605098258
ISBN 10:   1605098256
Pages:   296
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Prologue - Believing in My Idea When No One Else Did 1. Realty Hits But No Turning Back 2. Hitting Rock Bottom and Rebounding 3. Turning Obstacles into Openings 4. Not Just about Me Anymore 5. Halfway Point Is Getting Rough 6. Hitting My Stride and Taking Control 7. Returning a Different Person 8. New Curves and Bumps in the Road 9. Adapting to New and Different Cultures 10. Hitting Curveballs 11. Finishing a Journey and Embarking on New Dreams Epilogue - A Lesson From America

Daniel Seddiqui graduated from USC with a BA in Economics in May 2005. He now lives in Chicago, Illinois, and works around the world as an inspirational speaker.

Reviews for 50 Jobs in 50 States: One Man's Journey of Discovery Across America

From Library Journal: Seddiqui here chronicles his 2009 journey across the United States as he worked representative jobs in each state's major industry for one week. A 2005 graduate from the University of Southern California, he conceived of this project after encountering repeated rejections for employment in his field of economics because of his lack of experience. His goal, therefore, was to add experience to his resume, learn firsthand about different careers, and support himself. In each of the 50 chapters, Seddiqui recounts his job experience for the week, including locating the job, adapting to the work, and his perceptions of the industry's culture. From guarding the border in Arizona to coping with seasickness while catching lobsters in Maine, the memorable anecdotes contribute to an authentic sense of each job and provide an original perspective on the nation's careers.Verdict Although not the usual career guide, Seddiqui's look at America through 50 quintessential jobs is both informative and inspiring. Recommended for undergraduate students doing career research and for college career resource centers.--Jane Scott, George Fox Univ. Lib., Newberg, OR


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