Launch your career : how any student can create relationships with professionals and land the jobs and internships they want / Sean O'Keefe ; in partnership with The Career Leadership Collective.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Keefe, Sean (Chief impact officer of Career Launch)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College students--Employment.

College students--Vocational guidance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (158 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Launch your career

Place of Publication:

Oakland : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Incorporated, 2021.

Summary:

This book shows how any college student can land the position they want by creating relationships with professionals in the industries they're interested in by using the author's proven Career Launch Method.Did you know only 20 percent of jobs and internships are posted online? This means 80 percent of positions are filled in what Sean O'Keefe and others calls the hidden job market. This book will teach you how to tap into that 80 percent!O'Keefe, in partnership with the Career Leadership Collective, is now sharing his proven eight-step Career Launch Method that will help any student explore career options and land the internships and jobs they want by creating professional relationships from scratch. This book demystifies the concept of intentional, proactive relationship building by teaching all the practical microsteps needed to succeed. And O'Keefe teaches readers how to "play the student card," turning inexperience and eagerness to learn into a powerful advantage.Launch Your Careerfeatures first-person stories of students from all backgrounds and programs of study who have used the Career Launch Method to earn jobs or internships at all types of companies, nonprofits, government agencies, social enterprises, and institutions across the country and around the world.The book includes the Career Launch Readiness Assessment, which helps students evaluate their competency in five key areas. This book will become a go-to resource for students looking to find internships and jobs, as well as a needed tool for colleges looking to increase retention rates and student's return on investment.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

A Message from The Career Leadership Collective

Foreword by La'Tonya Rease Miles, PhD

Foreword by Barry Posner, PhD

Introduction. From College to a Job You Want and a Career You'll Love

Part 1. How to Access the Hidden Job Market

Chapter 1. The Origin of the Career Launch Method

How to Zig When Others Zag

Moving Past Rejection

Leveraging One Internship to Land Another

Graduating without a Job

Chapter 2. Habits and Mindsets for Career Success

The Power of Being Proactive

The Jungle Gym Approach to Career Satisfaction

Chapter 3. Don't Believe These Common Misconceptions

Misconception #1: Your internship or job needs to be related to your major

Misconception #2: Applying to jobs online and through career fairs are the only/ best ways to land internships or jobs

Misconception #3: GPA is everything

Misconception #4: Your first job determines your long-term career success

Misconception #5: Asking for help is a sign of weakness

Misconception #6: You don't have enough experience to land an internship or job

Misconception #7: You need to plan your future career before you get started

Misconception #8: You're not good enough, or you're not worthy Review and Reflect

Review and Reflect

Chapter 4. Professionals Will Want to Meet with You

Six Reasons Why Professionals Meet with Students

Part 2. The Career Launch Method

Step 1. Discernment-Prioritize the Organizations You Want to Work For

Key Takeaway #1: Discover Your Ikigai

Key Takeaway #2: Evaluate the Ten Factors That Matter in a Job

Step 2. Strategic Research-Discover Professionals Who Can Be Helpful to You

Key Takeaway #1: How to Level the Playing Field

Key Takeaway #2: Identify Potential Internal Advocates.

Step 3. Personal Brand-Enhance Your Online Reputation

Key Takeaway #1: Know Your Values, Goals, and Audience

Key Takeaway #2: Create Your Email Signature, LinkedIn Profile, and Portfolio

Step 4. Outreach-How to Play the Student Card to Set Up Career Conversations

Key Takeaway #1: Play the Student Card

Key Takeaway #2: Use Proven Outreach Strategies and Templates

Step 5. Preparation-Strategies and Best Practices for Career Conversations

Key Takeaway #1: Ask the Right Questions

Key Takeaway #2: Understand Proper Etiquette

Step 6. Advanced Preparation-Turning Career Conversations into Interviews, Recommendations, and Referrals

Key Takeaway #1: Know Your Desired Result for Each Conversation

Key Takeaway #2: Expect the Unexpected

Step 7. Effective Follow-Up-Differentiate Yourself and Build Long-Term Relationships

Key Takeaway #1: Separate Yourself from the Competition

Key Takeaway #2: Keep the Relationship Alive

Step 8. Ace the Job Interview-Convey Your Value and Land the Position

Key Takeaway #1: The Importance of Using Stories

Key Takeaway #2: Don't Beat Yourself Up If You Don't Get the Job

Final Thoughts Implementing the Career Launch Method

Conclusion Your Career Will Be a Journey

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

The 200,000 Pay Cut

The Seven Pillars of Life and Setting Goals

Resources

The Career Launch Readiness Assessment

The Five Keys to Entry-Level Compensation Negotiation

Motivational Quote Library

Career Launch Certifications: Career Counselors, Coaches, Student Affairs Professionals, and Faculty

Notes

Special Thanks

Acknowledgments

Index

About the Author

About Career Launch

About The Career Leadership Collective.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781523092703

152309270X

OCLC:

1249474036