Career Preparation: Transition Guide for College Students

Designed to assist college students in making the exciting but challenging transition from college campus to working world, this practical book is organized around the PREP model and acronym—with a key step devoted to each letter. A four-part presentation outlines the Plan, Research, Education, and Perform process, making the transition easy for students to understand and remember. KEY TOPICS PREP explains the need for career planning; guides students through researching and matching their person to a profession; offers them advice on how to make the most of remaining and future time on campus; and gives them guidance for getting off to a successful start, and applying PREP principles throughout the career span. For individuals trying to get that first job, and succeed at it.