This book contains detailed modus operandi for launching and succeeding in 15 different professions and businesses. Content is tailored to provide easy application for those who might not even have the educational skill-set to naturally thrive in such professions.

In theory if not in practice, traditional school library career planning went something like this: get a degree, find a job, work towards tenure, then remain in the same district until retirement. If that was ever actually the case, it certainly isn't any longer. School librarians know that making smart choices and planning strategically are the best ways to create a career that is both within their control and professionally fulfilling. This practical, hands-on book covers the multifaceted aspects of how school librarians can successfully carve out a unique niche within the educational community, showing readers how to Present themselves to stakeholders, from the first interview through day-to-day job duties Learn the workings of the school and district while demonstrating expertise Develop the management skills needed to assume various leadership positions, both official and unofficial Stay current with developments in pedagogy and technology, and incorporate them into the fabric of the school Prepare for possible changes due to staff cuts or a personal decision For both long-time school librarians, as well as those who have recently entered the profession with a background in education, Weisburg’s guide will be an invaluable resource for navigating their career path.

Strategic Career Planning is an dynamic foundation of support and guidance for all those who need to know why and how strategic career should be planned, developed and delivered effectively to meet the achievements and goal of life. This book is a inclusive resource providing a framework for career education encouraging with the realities of lifelong learning, enterprise, elasticity and flexibility in a dynamic world. It discusses the key under-pinning concept and policies and provides straight-forward, practical advice for students and practising professionals. Experts in the field provide essential guidance on:development and leadership of career education strategies .Planning and implementing career learning activities in the curriculum. Collaborative working and engagement between, colleges and peers as well as with parents, community and business key organisations and where to find useful resources, effective teaching and learning - active, participative and experiential learning approaches, issues of ethics, values, equality and diversity, guidance on self-evaluation, making the most of inspection, and quality standards and awards. Strategic Career Planning is an invaluable guide for teachers, teaching support staff, careers guidance professionals and all other partners who wish to enhance their success graph.

Describes promising careers for the future, tells how to select one's college courses, and discusses career counseling, summer jobs, and corporate culture.