What College Kids Need

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WhatCollege Kids Need (NAPSA)—To give college students somethingthat'll help themforyears, con- sider these job search tools and resources. 1. Give books on how to success- fully navigate the job search process. Oneofthe more popular books is “The Secret to Getting a Job After Colles Marketing Tactics to Turn Degrees into Dollars” The newest edition addresses obstacles that college students have to overcome to make it through the job search process. ery The SECRET TO GETTING A JOB AFTER COLLEGE MARKETING TACTICS TO TURN DEGREES INTO DOLLARS THIRD FDITION “simplyxttanng DR. LARRY CHIAGOURIS A greatgift for nearor recent college grads is a bookthat can help them getgoodjobs. ‘Theauthor, Dr. Larry Chiagouris, is a professorat Pace University. He wrote the bookafter several years workingin corporate America, where he realized moststudents don't have a clue how to find the best opportunities and thensell themselves to employers. With this gift, you can provide much-needed guidance. The book pro- vides answers to the tough questions employers tendto ask college students during an interview.It also has tips on preparing cover letters, rsums, and an online presencethat can capture the attention of employers. A quick read (something students prefer), it’s avail- able from Amazon andBarnes & Noble. 2. Give a gift certificate to a printer or to Vistaprint.com, where they can purchase business cards. These canhelp students appear more professional than their peers who don't have them. 3. Providegift certificates to cloth- ing stores to help with interview prep. Many students don’t understand the importance of a professional appearance whengoing on aninterview. In his book, Dr. Chiagouris provides suggestionsas to what to wear—andwhatnotto wear. His bottom line suggestion: Avoid appearing too casual when going on aninterview. Overdressing rarely hurts. Learn More For moretips, go to https://the secrettogettingajobaftercollege.com.