From school to work
By: J.J. Littrell, James H. Lorenz, Harry T. Smith.
Contributors: Lorenz, James H.; Smith, Harry T.
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Company
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Tinley Park, Ill
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781590709368
Subjects: Education, Cooperative -- United States; Students -- Employment -- United States; Career education -- United States; School-to-work transition -- United States
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Work-based learning; title: Making the transition from school to work; title: Understanding work-based learning; title: What your employer expects; title: Skills for success; title: Teamwork and problem-solving skills; title: Communicating on the job; title: Math in the workplace; title: Technology and you; title: Looking good on the job; title: Safety on the job; title: Leadership and group dynamics; title: Participating in meetings; title: Career planning; title: Learning about yourself; title: Learning about careers; title: Researching careers; title: Making career decisions; title: The job hunt; title: Applying for jobs; title: Taking preemployment tests; title: Interviewing for jobs; title: Job satisfaction; title: Succeeding on the job; title: Diversity and rights in the workplace; title: Succeeding in our economic system; title: Entrepreneurship: a business of your own; title: Managing your income; title: Understanding income and taxes; title: Managing spending; title: Using credit; title: Banking, saving, and investing; title: Insurance; title: Managing family, work, and citizenship roles.