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From First Job to Career is an anthology that weaves together inspiring first-job stories from people across diverse industries and backgrounds, offering career seekers of all ages the chance to connect with relatable experiences and hard-earned wisdom. This collection reveals the different paths people take in shaping their careers and serves as a resource for readers to identify with and learn from others' journeys. Paired with a comprehensive review of research in vocational psychology and career counseling, the book distills key principles and provides actionable resources for navigating the job search and building a meaningful career.
Contents
Introduction: Part I. An Overview of the Changing Nature of Work, Career Research, and Career Education: Part II. First Job and Career Narratives: 1. On leaning into risk-taking: Sophie's story; 2. On the long and windy path: Caleb's story; 3. On persistence in pursuing accounting: Katie's story; 4. On alternative definitions of success: Wyatt's story; 5. On unconventional and unexpected paths: Meera's story; 6. On getting the most out of that first job: Aiden's story; 7. On trying something out, just to see what it's like: Sara's story; 8. On doing something completely different: Bailey's story; 9. On starting a career in the Army: Ronald's story; 10. On persistence from an International student perspective: David's story; 11. On finding a job in the Interim: Arlene's story; 12. On confidence in your value: Axel's story; 13. On being hungry: Gregor's story; 14. On lifelong government careers: Sid's story; 15. On overpreparing in your job search: Daniel's story; 16. On changing plans and taking risks: Taylor's story; 17. On recovering from a blindside: Tabia's story; 18. On saying yes to everything: Korey's Story; 19. On coincidences: Adnan's Story; 20. On finding a path Internationally: Maara's Story; 21. On the challenges of being a person of color in finance: Afi's story; 22. On adapting to nonlinearity: Tristan's story; 23. On setting your own pace: Kyla's story; 24. On reflecting on times of desperation: Ray's story; 25. On throwing the plan out the window: Dana's Story; 26. On proving your worth: Colton's story; 27. On staying open to new directions: Thomas' story; 28. On pivoting from your original career path: Mika's story; 29. On faking It until you make it: Darius' story; 30. On starting a career later in life: Tori's story; 31. On leaving a hostile work environment: Allen's story; 32. On starting at the bottom of the ladder: Dex's story; 33. On being employee number seven: Sheri's story; 34. On being a lifelong learner: Warren's story; 35. On faith through disabilities: Gerald's story: 36. On managing your expectations: Ronan's story; 37. On making the most out of your degree: Nolan's story; 38. On working hard in any position: Zara's story: 39. On selling out: Irena's story; 40. On the challenges of sexism at work: Macie's story; 41. On loyalty to a company: Esther's story; 42. On bouncing back: Aba's Story; 43. On inventing a role: Sia's story; 44. On start-up after start-Up: Dario's Story; 45. On breaking traditional expectations: Angela's story; 46. On figuring It out through trial and error: Glenn's story; 47. On finding value in less-than-ideal circumstances: Kara's story; 48. On Resilience: Nathan's story: 49. On focusing on the here and now: Mason's story; 50. On patiently waiting for your moment: Jed's story; 51. On negotiating your salary: Ray's Story; 52. On standing up for yourself: Clara's story; 53. On being pushed harder than expected: Klein's story; 54. On widening your job search: Devon's story; 55. On relying on your network: Rafaela's story; 56. On the immigrant experience in the US: Domenico's story; 57. On being a serial entrepreneur: Claudia's story; 58. On a lifelong career in hospitality: Reagan's story; 59. On a lifelong career in nursing: Barbara's story; 60. On just starting a career and looking for next steps: Molly's story; 61. On taking the first step: Melinda's story; Part III. Making meaning of career Narratives: Appendix A: Methodology: Appendix B: Participant Demographics: References: Index.
