Higher Education : On Life, Landing a Job, and Everything Else They Didn't Teach You in College

Today's college grads face a new set of challenges brought on by a sluggish job market, changing technology, and staggering amounts of debt. The rules have changed since their parents were in school, leaving young adults at a loss for advice that addresses their immediate concerns as well as the big-picture questions with which each generation of young adults must contend. Life coach Ken Jedding has spent the past decade talking one-on-one with college students and graduates across the country in his workshops and lectures. In Higher Education, he provides a fresh, modern guidebook to postcollegiate life that addresses the issues and concerns he hears voiced most often.From the lofty What is my purpose in life?, to the practical How can I land my dream job?, to the increasingly common (if somewhat terrifying) How did I wind up back in my parents' house?, Jedding's valuable insight, wisdom, and humor provide a much-needed roadmap for the journey that is only just beginning.;Title Page; Dedication; Introduction; PART 1: CAREERS; Chapter 1: You Majored In The Right Thing; Chapter 2: You Don't Need To Know What You're Going To Do ...; Chapter 3: Putting Yourself Out There; Chapter 4: Mentors And Interviews; Chapter 5: What About Internships? Volunteering?; Chapter 6: Finding Your Passion; Chapter 7: Surviving Entry Level; Chapter 8: "I'm Just In It For The Money" And Definitions Of Success; Chapter 9: Frequently Asked Questions About Careers; PART 2: RELATIONSHIPS; Chapter 10: Sketches; Chapter 11: On Your Own; Chapter 12: Setting Yourself Up To Succeed

today’s College Grads Face A New Set Of Challenges Brought On By A Sluggish Job Market, Changing Technology, And Staggering Amounts Of Debt. The Rules Have Changed Since Their Parents Were In School, Leaving Young Adults At A Loss For Advice That Addresses Their Immediate Concerns As Well As The Big-picture Questions With Which Each Generation Of Young Adults Must Contend.

life Coach Ken Jedding Has Spent The Past Decade Talking One-on-one With College Students And Graduates Across The Country In His Workshops And Lectures. In Higher Education, He Provides A Fresh, Modern Guidebook To Postcollegiate Life That Addresses The Issues And Concerns He Hears Voiced Most Often. From The Lofty What Is My Purpose In Life? To The Practical How Can I Land My Dream Job? To The Increasingly Common (if Somewhat Terrifying) How Did I Wind Up Back In My Parents’ House?, Jedding’s Valuable Insight, Wisdom, And Humor Provide A Much-needed Roadmap For The Journey That Is Only Just Beginning.

Today's college grads face a new set of challenges brought on by a sluggish job market, changing technology, and staggering amounts of debt. The rules have changed since their parents were in school, leaving young adults at a loss for advice that addresses their immediate concerns as well as the big-picture questions with which each generation of young adults must contend. Life coach Ken Jedding has spent the past decade talking one-on-one with college students and graduates across the country in his workshops and lectures. In Higher Education , he provides a fresh, modern guidebook to postcollegiate life that addresses the issues and concerns he hears voiced most often. From the lofty What is my purpose in life? and the practical How can I land my dream job? to the increasingly common (if somewhat terrifying) How did I wind up back in my parents' house? , Jedding's valuable insight, wisdom, and humor provide a much-needed roadmap for the journey that is only just beginning. Today's college grads face a new set of challenges brought on by a sluggish job market, changing technology, and staggering amounts of debt. The rules have changed since their parents were in school, leaving young adults at a loss for advice that addresses their immediate concerns as well as the big-picture questions with which each generation of young adults must contend. Life coach Ken Jedding has spent the past decade talking one-on-one with college students and graduates across the country in his workshops and lectures. In Higher Education, he provides a fresh, modern guidebook to postcollegiate life that addresses the issues and concerns he hears voiced most often. From the lofty What is my purpose in life?, to the practical How can I land my dream job?, to the increasingly common (if somewhat terrifying) How did I wind up back in my parents' house?, Jedding's valuable insight, wisdom, and humor provide a much-needed roadmap for the journey that is only just beginning Title Page Dedication Introduction PART 1: CAREERS Chapter 1: You Majored In The Right Thing Chapter 2: You Don't Need To Know What You're Going To Do ... Chapter 3: Putting Yourself Out There Chapter 4: Mentors And Interviews Chapter 5: What About Internships? Volunteering? Chapter 6: Finding Your Passion Chapter 7: Surviving Entry Level Chapter 8: "I'm Just In It For The Money" And Definitions Of Success Chapter 9: Frequently Asked Questions About Careers PART 2: RELATIONSHIPS Chapter 10: Sketches Chapter 11: On Your Own Chapter 12: Setting Yourself Up To Succeed Chapter 13: Friendship As A ModelChapter 14: Breakups PART 3: PARENTS Chapter 15: Getting It Right Chapter 16: Home Again Chapter 17: Career Choices, Family Style Chapter 18: Approval Chapter 19: Blame Chapter 20: Anger Chapter 21: Forgiveness PART 4: PERSPECTIVE Chapter 22: Staying Up Chapter 23: Reframing, Or Letting It Go Chapter 24: Faith In Yourself Acknowledgments Copyright "Today’s college grads face a new set of challenges brought on by a sluggish job market, changing technology, and staggering amounts of debt. The rules have changed since their parents were in school, leaving today’s young adults at a loss for modern advice that addresses their specific, immediate worries as well as big-picture questions. Ken Jedding has spent the past decade interacting with college students in his workshops and lectures. In Higher Education, he addresses the issues and concerns he hears voiced most often. From identifying career passions to coping with an unfulfilling entry-level job, learning personal finance to navigating relationships with friends and family, life coach Kenneth Jedding is the resource today’s grads need."--Publisher's description A guide to post-college life addresses all the major issues and concerns, from identifying career passions to coping with an unfulfilling entry-level job, from learning personal finance to navigating relationships with friends and family.