Who Do You Think You Are?: Three Crucial Conversations for Coaching Teens to College and Career Success (Hardcover)

About the Authors ix

Acknowledgments xi

PART I Who Are You?

Chapter 1 How Do You Get Started? 3

Chapter 2 What Are Your Interests and Strengths? 13

Chapter 3 What Does Work Mean to You? 25

PART II Where Are You Heading?

Chapter 4 Are You Ready for a Career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? 37

Chapter 5 Can You Have a Good Career with a Degree in the Liberal Arts? 49

Chapter 6 Can You Have a Career Helping Others without Sacrificing Your Own Needs? 61

Chapter 7 Do You Want to Work in Business or Be in Business? 73

Chapter 8 Can You Make a Living as an Artist or Musician? 85

Chapter 9 Should You Consider a Career in Law or Criminal Justice? 97

PART III How Will You Get to Where You Want to Go?

Chapter 10 How Can You Try On Your Career Interests? 113

Chapter 11 Is College Right for You? 127

Chapter 12 Can You Afford College? 141

Chapter 13 Does It Matter Where You Go to College? 153

Chapter 14 Is Community College a Better Place to Start? 167

Chapter 15 Closing Thoughts 179

Additional Resources 181

Notes 185

Index 189