The proven exercises in What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens help uncover what matters most to you, what you love to do, the kinds of people you work best with, and how to use the skills and interests you already have--on social media and elsewhere--to choose a major or career path that is uniquely suited to your passions, strengths, and goals.

With the most up-to-date information on how the pandemic and other challenges have altered higher education and the job market, this new edition features time-tested techniques such as information interviewing (with sample outreach and thank-you notes), the latest job discovery tactics (both online and in-person), how to connect to and land great internships, and more.

By implementing a plan now, you can make the most of high school and create a life you'll enjoy post-graduation!

Unlike other college guides, this book is easy and fun to read (for any age). A perfect mix of practical and inspirational. Maria Mateos

What Kate captures best in this collection of lessons is an important message: college is not about getting a job after you graduate; instead, it's a place to learn about yourself, and how to navigate the relationships and potential distractions that will undoubtedly impact your college experience. The advice is witty, practical, and most notably, endearing. Associate Professor Matthew McConn, Binghamton University

It's a perfect handbook for the tumultuous bridge between youth and adulthood. Kate Hickey takes the role of that wise and witty guide you most want by your side. Jodie Rogers, Bestselling Author and Mental Health Expert

Finding a job can be overwhelming, even for a seasoned professional.

For first-time job applicants, it can be even harder not knowing the ins and outs of job searching and applications. From determining what jobs are available to balancing work and school, you can approach your first job search informed about the working world and with skills to present yourself as a dependable and valuable worker.

This book is filled with practical advice about searching for job opportunities, creating a marketable résumé, preparing for interviews, and learning how to be a professional in any setting. Learn about the job application process, the importance of professionalism, and how to use a first job to build a life-long career.

Do you have a passion but can't work out how to make a career out of it? Do you want to change your career but don't know where to start? Are you worried about career development? Or are you overwhelmed by so much advice you are lost in a sea of information? You're not the only one - and Careers is here to steer you in the right direction.

This indispensable guide is ideal for teenagers and newly qualified graduates. Career counsellors will also find this a trustworthy companion for helping students with their future career planning. So, whether you want to become a nurse or home decorator, a chef or cyber-security analyst (or you simply have no idea!), this book is your ultimate source.

Concise and combining a user-friendly approach with a bold, graphic design, Careers is like having your very own career coach.

College UnMazed will show you how to find your way out of the bewildering college-going maze. Choosing the right college to attend has become an emotional and financial nightmare for far too many high school students and their families. This is completely unnecessary. College UnMazed will show you step-by-step how to navigate the college-going process. First, you will learn how to become college and career-ready by strengthening 4 Factors fundamental to your future success and satisfaction. Second, you will learn the LEADS strategy that will empower you to make more informed decisions about which colleges you should apply to, and ultimately, the college you decide to attend. This step-by-step, developmental approach is supported by interdisciplinary research. It is designed to assist young people and their families to make one of the most difficult decisions they face. College UnMazed was written to help reduce the anxiety of the college-going process, cut your costs of going to college, and improve your chances of graduating on time. Let College UnMazed amaze you today!

The workbook is designed for any student and/or parent to be able to navigate the college maze successfully. College UnMazed is also used as a full curriculum with lesson plans and supplementals that can be used as a school or organizational-based program.

La guía definitiva de habilidades para la vida para adolescentes: Cómo tener éxito en la escuela, las relaciones y la vida.

Ser adolescente no es fácil! Desde crecer, lidiar con la escuela, la presión de los compañeros y todo lo demás, es fácil sentirse abrumado e inseguro de uno mismo. Pero no te preocupes! Aquí está 101 habilidades para la vida y consejos para adolescentes para ayudarte.

Este libro es una guía completa para ayudar a los adolescentes a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para prosperar en casa, en la escuela, en todas las relaciones y en la vida. Con consejos prácticos, ejemplos del mundo real y sugerencias interesantes, este libro es indispensable para cualquier adolescente que quiera estar preparado para el futuro.

Aquí hay algunas valiosas lecciones de vida que descubrirás en este libro:

• Cómo establecer metas, tener éxito en la escuela, hacer amigos, lidiar con la presión de los compañeros y los abusones.
• Explora recetas fáciles que puedes cocinar, consejos para una alimentación saludable, trucos para el refrigerador y consejos de limpieza.
• Consejos útiles para el cuidado personal, el ejercicio y la práctica de la atención plena.
• Aumenta la autoconfianza aprendiendo a amarte y aceptarte tal como eres.
• Descubre técnicas para manejar el estrés y la ansiedad de manera saludable, incluida la creación de hábitos saludables en las redes sociales, cómo enfrentar emergencias y tomar buenas decisiones.
• Desarrolla habilidades sólidas de comunicación para mejorar las relaciones con familiares y amigos.
• Cómo evitar errores importantes en la vida con el tabaco, el alcohol y las drogas.
• Desarrolla habilidades de educación financiera para manejar tu dinero, evitar o minimizar deudas y planificar tu futuro.
• Aprende cómo desarrollar una mentalidad de crecimiento y construir resiliencia para superar obstáculos.
• Y mucho más...

Y si no tienes tiempo para leer un libro completo? No hay problema! Cada capítulo se divide en secciones manejables, y hay muchos ejemplos y ejercicios para mantenerte comprometido y DISFRUTANDO de los consejos que puedes implementar hoy.

Entonces, si eres un adolescente que busca desarrollar las habilidades que necesita para tener éxito en la escuela, las relaciones y más allá, no dudes en tomar este libro. Con consejos prácticos, ejercicios interesantes y ejemplos del mundo real, este libro es la herramienta perfecta para ayudarte a alcanzar tu máximo potencial. Y también es el regalo perfecto para adolescentes. Entonces, qué estás esperando? Comienza a leer hoy.

Are you a parent, guardian, or educator worried about your teen's future? Not sure where they're headed?

Or perhaps you're a young adult striving to carve out your future path?

It's never too early to start looking ahead to the future.

Instead of waiting until the end of high school, imagine the advantage they could have by crafting a secure plan within the next 30 days!

How do you get started, you may ask? The Essential Career Planning Handbook for Teens holds the key.

Ready to empower your teen with the keys to a fulfilling life and the financial security they deserve? Discover our expert guidance, designed to guide them towards a successful career, evoking excitement, calm, and the confidence that their dreams are within reach.

In the Essential Career Planning Handbook for Teens, they will discover:

• 10 powerhouse traits that will propel their career and life to unimaginable heights. What's the one trait that all successful people share? Find out inside!
• The most powerful networking tip that even newbies can use to supercharge their career.
• The one question they should always ask themselves when planning their career.
• The 5 soft skills they need to be a superstar at their next job.
• The 8 most common interview traps and how to dodge and ace them.
• A productivity tool so simple that even a five-year-old can learn it, and it's used by Elon Musk, the busiest billionaire, to handle responsibilities like a boss.

We understand that teenagers have the attention span of a goldfish on a sugar rush (seriously, it's shorter than a TikTok video!). That's why we've ditched the boring textbook approach and injected our book with a healthy dose of fun and engaging content.

No lofty concepts or overloading them with theories here. Only hands-on strategies that will help them find their own way.

We're not here to dictate what career your teen should chase, but we're all about equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and self-assuredness to make savvy decisions about their own future.

So, get ready for a read that'll have your teen laughing, learning, and asking for more!

Click Buy with 1-click now to grab a copy today and embark on an adventure that will shape their future for years to come. The journey starts now!

Finding a job can be overwhelming, even for a seasoned professional.

For first-time job applicants, it can be even harder not knowing the ins and outs of job searching and applications. From determining what jobs are available to balancing work and school, you can approach your first job search informed about the working world and with skills to present yourself as a dependable and valuable worker.

This book is filled with practical advice about searching for job opportunities, creating a marketable résumé, preparing for interviews, and learning how to be a professional in any setting. Learn about the job application process, the importance of professionalism, and how to use a first job to build a life-long career.