Whatever stage of career planning you are currently at, this inspiring book will help you navigate your career journey. From gaining work experience, networking effectively, conducting a job hunt, writing a knockout CV, impressing at interview to getting the job, Steve Rook divides the graduate career journey into manageable steps.
Accessible, practical and motivational, The Graduate Career Guidebook includes: - Guidance-based exercises to help you reflect on personal strengths and find opportunities that are a great match - Useful and inspirational case studies from students, graduates and employers - Sections on social media, entrepreneurship, and starting your own business
The 3rd edition takes account of changing working practices, including remote and hybrid working and the increased use of AI and digital technology within the recruitment process. It also features tailored guidance for international students and postgraduate students.
The Graduate Career Guidebook will help you understand your specific career planning needs and guide you towards a successful career planning strategy.
By:
Steve Rook (Careers Adviser AUS)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 240mm,
Width: 168mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781350361621
ISBN 10: 1350361623
Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 29 May 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction: Help! Where do I start? PART I: CAREERS IN A COMPLEX WORLD 1. Graduate employment and recruitment 2. An overview of career planning PART II: FINDING YOUR NICHE 3. Assessing your skills, interests and motivations 4. Identifying your options 5. Choosing a role PART III: EMPLOYABILITY AND ACTION PLANNING 6. Boosting your employability 7. Planning your next steps PART IV: PUTTING YOUR PLAN INTO ACTION 8. Creating effective networks 9. Securing initial experience 10. Finding professional experience 11. Further study 12. Taking time out PART V: FINDING A JOB AFTER UNI 13. Where graduates work 14. Giving employers what they want 15. Targeting your CV 16. Tip-top application forms 17. Cover letters that open doors 18. Impressing at interviews 19. Psychometric tests 20. Succeeding at assessment centres PART VI: AN INTRODUCTION TO SELF EMPLOYMENT 21. Becoming an entrepreneur 22. Getting your business started PART VII: DOWN THE LINE 23. Dealing with job offers 24. Succeeding in work 25. If, at first, you don’t succeed
Steve Rook has been a student-focused University Careers Adviser for twelve years and has also managed his own successful recruitment company.
