Includes bibliographical references (p. 214-216) and index.
Contents:
Pt. I. Survival : Emotional survival ; Economic survival ; Everyday survival -- Pt. II. Managing the facts of life : The success mindset in any economy ; Student loans and health insurance -- Pt. III. Your support network : You are not alone ; the light at the end of the tunnel.
Summary:
The Unemployed College Graduate's Survival Guide isn't just another career handbook. Inside, you'll find honest, real-life advice and strategies for dealing with the downturn in the job market. Since it'll be some time before the current economic climate changes, this book shows you how to switch you focus toward your immediate needs - such as paying off student loans and making rent each month - in order to alleviate the debt you've accumulated while in school. You'll also learn how to position yourself as a standout candidate when jobs arise with valuable exercises that sharpen your interview skills, professional online presence, and resume. With The Unemployed College Graduate's Survival Guide, you won't have to give up on your dream career to make ends meet today.--COVER.
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