* Prize for this stop on Blog Party: One person will receive a $10.00 Amazon giftcard.
Happy Summer, Readers! Yes, I have joined up with a group of amazing authors to help showcase our collective works. While I write fiction and Non-fiction, it is the latter I wish to focus on in this post. Specifically,THE CAREER-MINDED STUDENT and RESUME ESSENTIALS: DO'S, DON'TS, AND IT DEPENDS .
THE CAREER-MINDED is a practical college success guide that breaks down, step by step, what college students should do each year as undergrads to best prepare for jobs IMMEDIATELY after graduation. The book includes study skills advice, but it includes a significant amount of advisement on how to build up career-relevant experience PRIOR to graduating (I used this advice and was able to beat out Ph. D's for positions (when I had only a Bachelor's, but a good amount of experience attained through relevant jobs the summers after my Sophomore, Junior and Senior years - none of those jobs were internships AND all of them paid well). This book was written to stop the cycle of college graduates having a degree and no experience other than one or two internships. FYI - I never had an internship - I found full-time summer jobs, which made a bigger (better) impact on my job search after graduation.
As for my second new book, RESUME ESSENTIALS, was written to provide job seekers with a straightforward guide to writing eye-catching resumes and cover letters (with 20 sample resumes included covering fields such as biology, journalism, fine arts, trades, computer science, business management, and even high school graduates). Why did I write this book? I found students were paying so called "professionals" over a hundred dollars for a resume, and the resumes they received were crap. MY STUDENTS DON'T HAVE $100 TO SPEND WITHOUT MAKING GREAT SACRIFICES! I kept this book short, sweet and inexpensive to give new graduates and career professionals a way to develop a resume when they can't afford to hire a resume writer. For the record, I am a nationally certified career coach and resume writer (CCPC) and a longtime college career & academic advisor.
Good morning, Neill! You certainly have something different to offer today and I'm sure there might be some new graduates out there who would definitely appreciate getting professional help when trying to enter the job seekers' market at a reasonable fee. I wish you every success with this noteworthy venture. Kind regards.
ReplyDeleteThank you Maretha! If you know any student who could use a copy, let me know and I will gladly email you a free pdf
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
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ReplyDeleteThese are books I would have loved to have read while I was in school. Sounds like you have a lot of good ideas! Great post, thanks!
Good morning, D.L. If you need resume assistance or know a student who could use one of my books, let me know and I will send you a free PDF copy
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DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteLove your post! I'm so glad you're a part of the tour this year. Enjoy your day at the party.😁
ReplyDeleteThanks Rhani! If you know someone who could use either book, let me know and I will be happy to send you a free pdf copy.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteThese books sure fill a niche.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely was needed, which promted me to put this together. If you know a student who could use a copy, let me know and I can send you a free pdf copy.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteWe have so many new faces at this year's "Back to School Party" I've stopped counting. You are welcome Neil, and I like the topics of your books. :) Enjoy your party today.
ReplyDeleteEveryone is up early! Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteHi Neil, it's great to get to know more about you and your books. I hope you have a great time on your tour today :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Harmony! Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteHi Neil. Sounds like your books will be a great help to graduates. Have a great day at the party!
ReplyDeleteI hope they help. My students get all this advice so I figured others should as well. Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteI wish these books had been around when I was in college. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too! Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteA friend of mine has two daughters. One just graduated, and the other will graduate next year. I'd love a copy to send to them. Thank you. :)
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteHi Neil, your books address a real need - especially for graduating students. Excellent! So happy to meet you through RRBC and this amazing Party!
ReplyDeleteIt would actually best if they had the book in high school to prep, but at least the info is out there. Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteThese are fantastic! I spent the last 20 years teaching high school students and trying to get them prepared for life beyond our walls. lol! Although I am now teaching middle school, I still have my former students on Edmodo and some follow me on Twitter, so I just shared your blog. Thanks for sharing this with us! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you! This book is a good thing for high school seniors to assist them in prep for college. Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteIt's refreshing to see something different along the tour route. Our club is certainly diverse, and these sound like some helpful books.
ReplyDeleteNow though I have to get to my fiction, or my publisher will not be happy :) Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteAwesome info! Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteAwesome info! Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteNon-Fiction has always been fascinating and interesting for me and I hope it's worked out really well for you! Great post and good luck! I hope you've enjoyed your stop today!
ReplyDeleteI prefer writing fiction, but I did this book and my resume books so people other than my students got the info. Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteYour books are a great service. I interview lots of job candidates and so many of them would benefit from this type of coaching and information. Great job.
ReplyDeleteIt's info that is definitely needed. Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteGreat blog post. Your books look really useful and informative. Have a fabulous blog party today.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lizzie! Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteMy first book was non-fiction as well. I love that you set out to helping those in college.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful my publishers have been so incredibly supportive. Now I have to get back to the fantasy series. Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteI shared this post to Twitter.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteAs a parent who has a child just starting college, this was a timely and informative post. Thanks for tackling this horribly frustrating subject.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you would like a free copy of the book and I will gladly email you a pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteGood morning, Neil. So nice to meet you here at the #RRBC back to school blog and book party. I am sure many find your books helpful in maneuvering the maze of school and job hunting. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jan! Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteDifferent and refreshing stop along the tour...hope you have a great day and get lots of exposure!
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Thank you for the comment! Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteThis sounds like a helpful book. My daughter went the experience route as well and is now a Senior Risk Analyst at a large investment firm (Tender age as well) Best wishes on your party day
ReplyDeleteExperience does make a difference! Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteHello Neil. What you are offering today is timely and necessary. I will certainly take a look at your books. Its nice to meet you and have a great tour.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteDid you forget to add the buy links to your featured books? I don't see them.
ReplyDeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteNeil, these books would be so valuable to the college student and job seeker. Will recommend them to those who would benefit. Thanks for the great post.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jo Ann! Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteYour work sounds like it contains some very useful advice, and not just for young people. Nice to see more nonfiction in the club as well!
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteIt was great to learn a little more about you through your blog post. I love the title of your resume book, "Do's Don'ts and It Depends". There are always shades of grey.
ReplyDeleteThank, Brent! There are definitely more options than people realize. If you want to read a copy, let me know and I will email you a pdf of the book.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteHi, Neil. What a well prepared post, with informative books. As someone who does hiring on occasion, I often lament the way many job applicants present resumes. I'm sure your books will benefit many! Have a great party day!
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteWhat great books and blog you've created for students! I wish I knew about these when I was helping my god-daughters with their college choices and academics!
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteHaving taught at the college level for over 30 years, I can attest for how necessary a book like yours is. Good luck with marketing it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lily! Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteGreat post, Neil! Have a fun day on the Block Party!
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteNeil, it's fantastic to see your published work! I worked as a Vocational/Employment Counsellor for many years and know the value of guidance and encouragement. It's wonderful to know your students are receiving the right tools before graduation. And you've taken it a step further to reach others who missed it. Bravo! Thanks for sharing your work with us. Have an awesome party day! :)
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteValuable information!
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteWelcome to RRBC, Neil. Your book is so timely for us. My youngest is just starting her sophomore year of college. I'll definitely tell her about this book.
ReplyDeleteI will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteHi, Neil! I'm in Sydney Australia, so whilst your body of work is not relevant to our University system it certainly would be of assistance to those in the USA. Great idea. I do hope the remainder of your day is great.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Let me know if you know a student in the US who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteYour books most certainly would be valuable to many students and those that are making plans to enter the work field.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteHi Neil! What a breath of fresh air to have a valuable non-fiction contribution to the party! Your books will be sure to help many to find their success. Thanks for sharing, take care, and enjoy the rest of your week! :) ~Stephanie
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteNice to see someone is still writing books that are actually useful! (Not that I don't enjoy entertainment though). Great post.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bruce! No I have to get back to my fiction. Let me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteReally important topics, Neil. Well done.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteGreat post, Neil. Best wishes to you.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteHello, glad I stopped to learn more about you and your books. Your topics are a sure success! Congrats.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteHi, Neil--as a high school teacher, I think it's great that you've got books guiding young people towards career goals. They soooo need that! Hope you've had a great blog tour day! ;)
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteNeil, I am a school counselor and your book sounds great. Have to get a copy!
ReplyDeleteI can email you a pdf copy!
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteWonderful post, Neil. I have a relative who does college planning for a living and I bet your books would be a nice adjunct to this.Good luck with this!!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to send a free pdf for you to pass along.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteThese are great books, Neil! Thank you so much for hosting the party and letting us in on what you have to offer.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you know a student who could use a copy of the book and I will gladly email you a free pdf.
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteIn my day job, I work with Career Centers. I'm adding your books to my TBR and will recommend to the career centers in my area as a reference.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim!!!! WOuld you like a free pdf copy?
DeleteIf you want a free pdf of either The Career-Minded Student or my Resume Essentials book, please email me at npo113@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting my page.
DeleteHi Neil - nothing like being able to help the next generation - good luck with it! Thanks for hosting the RRBC today - MikeL
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