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How To Choose Your Major

by Mary E. GHILANI
236p. appendix. further reading. index. notes. websites. Greenwood. Jul. 2017. Tr $39. ISBN 9781440856624.
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Gr 9 Up—"What do you want to be when grow up?" is a high-pressure question. Ghilani (Working Your Major: How To Find a Job When You Graduate), who works in career services at Luzerne County (PA) Community College, offers college-minded teenagers (and their parents) reassuring and specific guidance, beginning with suggested courses to take in high school. Several chapters focus on careers, both traditional and more outside the box, for "Analytical People," "Persuaders," "People Who Are Hands-On," and other categories. Compassionate people, for example, might consider not only teaching and health care but also nonprofit work, pharmacy careers, and funeral direction. The appendixes of volunteer organizations, professional organizations, and career resources are especially helpful.
VERDICT Excellent in filling the gap for high school students without access to college counselors or interest/aptitude surveys. Students early in their college careers may also find this title beneficial.
Reviewed by Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, TX , Jan 01, 2018

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