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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
Chapter 4. Professionals Will Want to Meet with You
Six Reasons Why Professionals Meet with Students
Review and Reflect
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
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