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Hacks for Life and Career by Sandeep Das Being a millennial is not easy. While the average millennial struggles with low remuneration and motivation,  there are others who become Instagram influencers and earn oodles of money and fame. This book aims to provide life hacks that can help millennials face the world professionally and personally. It discusses various topics along the lines of entrepreneurship, self-help, technological disruption and financial literacy. In this holistic guide for today's millennials, the author breaks down various day-to-day business concepts such as pricing, inflation, GDP and so on. The book also provides a glimpse of industries--FMCG, consulting, e-commerce, banking--to help readers understand the culture and demands of these industries. The book tries to speak to all kinds of millennials, be it the ones starting their slash careers or those beginning a new entrepreneurial venture. Hacks for Life and Career includes tips on managing difficult bosses and colleagues along with life hacks to upsell oneself in a corporate career. It also provides career-related assistance like creating an impactful resume and acing various rounds of job selection. The book answers the often-asked question of whether to pursue an Indian degree or an international degree. And finally, the secret sauce that will help them land that job with a nine-digit salary. The book will appeal to millennials who are trying to make a career in corporate India. 
ISBN: 9789353885519

Publication Date: 2020-11-18
Careering by Tamara S. Raymond
ISBN: 9781683504030

Publication Date: 2017-08-01
Stealing the Corner Office by Brendan Reid
ISBN: 9781601634412

Publication Date: 2014-05-19

Career Development Resources in the Library

Career and Technical Education Best Bet
Coverage includes careers and vocation, trade and industry, job search, and technical topics in the following fields, computing science, healthcare, building trades, auto mechanics, sales and retail, accounting, graphic design, photography, and more.
Career Preparation Best Bet
Career Preparation contains certification and aptitude tests in nursing, culinary arts, social work, education, law enforcement, military, and more.
College Students
The College Student Center is a part of the LearningExpress Library dedicated to assisting students in reviewing the skills and exams needed to enter into college and continuing college into graduate school.
eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
Non-fiction ebooks (including textbooks) that are not included in the library OPAC. Click on "EBSCOhost Research Databases," then choose this database from the list.
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
Non-fiction ebooks (including textbooks) that are not included in the library OPAC. Click on "EBSCOhost Research Databases," then choose this database from the list.
eBook Religion Collection (EBSCOhost)
Non-fiction ebooks (including textbooks) that are not included in the library OPAC. Click on "EBSCOhost Research Databases," then choose this database from the list.
Films on Demand Featured
Films on Demand is the 'Netflix' of educational videos: is a collection of 30,000+ streaming videos covering a wide range of academic topics. These videos can be accessed remotely and/or shared in the classroom or Canvas. All videos are licensed for educational use.
Job & Career Accelerator
The Job and Career Accelerator (JCA) is part of Learning Express Library. JCA is an online career guidance system designed to assist in career election and job searches. JCA provides help with building resumes, cover letters and finding job opportunities

Career Exploration Websites

Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States

Contact Career Services

Robin Lester

Executive Director of Student Success & Career Development

rlester@simmonscollegeky.edu