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This book has been written as a useful companion for students in high school, vocational, and higher education to understand the world of work and how to establish a career. The lessons in this book are also useful to other readers, especially those that are in the early stages of their careers or those looking to transition into other careers - something that will happen much more frequently in the coming years. This book brings together scholarly research in careers and employability in an engaging manner for readers to gain a broader understanding of career motivations and identity blended together with practical advice and guidance on career management strategies.
Students are graduating in the US this week, and the most common advice is 'follow your passions'. According to a Washington University study lead by professor Sapna Cheryan though, this seemingly innocent and uplifting message might be counterproductive, and relegate women to gender conforming jobs - that are not necessarily the best paid ones. In this short video, we look at commencement speeches, from Steve Jobs to Whoopi Goldberg, digging into the psychology of it, its gender and cultural undertones, and ultimately trying to discern what makes a good advice, in this day and age, for a fulfilling career.
Video by Anna Bressanin and Dan John
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TOOLS, RESOURCES & RESEARCH TO HELP UNIVERSITY STUDENTS & GRADUATES START SUCCESSFUL CAREERS, & FOR ACADEMICS TO SUPPORT THEM
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