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Tables of Contents for The Career Toolkit for High School Students
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
v
About the Authors
ix
Part I Taking Inventory
1
84
Choosing Your Equipment
Finding the Right Mind-Set
2
24
Why You're Here
4
2
Universal Work Skills
6
2
Positive Self-Image
8
3
Attitude
11
1
Motivation
12
1
Commitment
13
3
Habits
16
1
Patience
17
1
Integrity
17
2
You've Got the Basics
19
1
Your Tool Kit at Work
20
6
Today's World
The Diversity of Your Workplace
26
16
A Mosaic of Cultures
28
1
Ages, Stages, Abilities, and Values
29
2
Working in a Diverse World
31
3
Tolerance and Acceptance
34
1
Be Part of the Solution in Your Corner of the World
35
2
The Diverse World and Your Future
37
1
Your Tool Kit at Work
38
4
Keys to the Tool Kit
Unlocking Your Personal Power
42
20
Understanding Yourself
44
7
Identifying Meaningful Goals
51
4
Setting Priorities
55
2
Your Tool Kit at Work
57
5
Making the Most of Key Resources
Managing Your Time and Money
62
23
Managing Your Time
64
4
Managing Your Money
68
1
Balancing Your Budget
69
2
Spending and Saving Wisely
71
1
Using Credit Cards
72
5
Drawing Your Financial Future
77
1
Your Tool Kit at Work
78
7
Part II Getting Started
85
62
Sharpening Your Tools
Your Basic Skills
86
32
Listening
88
3
Concentration
91
3
Memory
94
2
Taking Notes
96
3
Reading
99
3
Writing
102
3
Proofreading
105
2
Test-Taking
107
2
Lifelong Learning
109
1
Hang On to Your Basics
109
1
Your Tool Kit at Work
110
8
Becoming Marketable
Getting the Job Done Through Communication
118
29
Communication Skills
120
7
Building Relationships
127
4
Teamwork
131
1
Handling Criticism
132
2
Conflict Resolution
134
2
Effective Speaking
136
3
Keep the Lines of Communication Open
139
1
Your Tool Kit at Work
140
7
Part III Moving On
147
122
Tools That Create Opportunity
Resources to Power Your Job Search
148
36
Help: Inside and Outside Your School
150
10
Choices and Challenges
160
9
Using Your Street Smarts
169
3
Tracking Down Career Leads
172
2
Into the Job World
174
1
Your Tool Kit at Work
175
9
Putting Your Tools to Good Use
Entering the Working World
184
40
Resumes
187
3
Applications
190
2
Your Prior Employment Record
192
6
References
198
1
Interviews
199
11
Handling Failure and Success
210
2
The Job Will Happen
212
1
Your Tool Kit at Work
213
11
Packing Up Your Tool Kit
Standing Out on the Job
224
45
It's a Fresh Start
226
1
Making the Transition to the Workplace
227
3
Giving Your Best---For Yourself and Your Employer
230
3
Strategies for Success
233
8
Your Rights as an Employee
241
2
Leaving Your Job
243
3
Going for the Promotion
246
1
Changing Jobs
247
1
Staying Aware through Self-Evaluation
248
3
Contributing to the Health of Your World
251
1
Your Career Tool Kit---Don't Leave Home Without it
252
2
Your Tool Kit at Work
254
15
Index
269