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• Chapter 4 Your Online Presence guides students through the importance of creating and maintaining a positive appearance online throughout the job-search experience. This chapter was revised to include coverage of LinkedIn’s student- centric job-search handbook, LinkedIn for Students. • Chapter 5 Networking for Your Career discusses the value of networking for career purposes. The chapter remains the same as the previous edition. • Chapter 6 Protecting Your Identity discusses public Wi-Fi hotspots, ransomware, session hijacking, and securing a computer or mobile device. This chapter was updated to include coverage of multifactor authentication as a security asset for protecting students’ online identities. • Chapter 7 Résumés provides information about creating a professional résumé for the job-application process. This chapter remains largely unchanged. • Chapter 8 Cover Letters instructs students about how to create cover letters to use in their job searches. This chapter remains intact from the previous edition. • Chapter 9 Applying for Jobs guides students through the process of applying for a job opening. Content was revised to include information about the importance of emotional control after submitting a job application. • Chapter 10 Preparing for the Interview presents information regarding job interview preparation. This chapter was updated to include information about how preparing the night before an interview can lead to a better interview experience. • Chapter 11 The Interview details what students can expect in a typical job interview. The chapter remains largely unchanged but now includes information about the consequences of lying during the interview process. • Chapter 12 Evaluating the Interview summarizes best practices for thanking an interviewer and self-evaluating your interview performance. This chapter remains largely unchanged from the previous edition. • Chapter 13 Your First Day on the Job introduces information an employee may need to know for his or her first day on the job. A new section about topics to inquire about during the first day of a new job was added to help students prepare for the start of their careers. • Chapter 14 Starting Your Career emphasizes the importance of performing and maintaining professionalism in the workplace. This chapter was revised to include updated content about realistic expectations to have when starting a career. xi

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• Chapter 4 Your Online Presence guides students through the importance of creating and maintaining a positive appearance online throughout the job-search experience. This chapter was revised to include coverage of LinkedIn’s student- centric job-search handbook, LinkedIn for Students. • Chapter 5 Networking for Your Career discusses the value of networking for career purposes. The chapter remains the same as the previous edition. • Chapter 6 Protecting Your Identity discusses public Wi-Fi hotspots, ransomware, session hijacking, and securing a computer or mobile device. This chapter was updated to include coverage of multifactor authentication as a security asset for protecting students’ online identities. • Chapter 7 Résumés provides information about creating a professional résumé for the job-application process. This chapter remains largely unchanged. • Chapter 8 Cover Letters instructs students about how to create cover letters to use in their job searches. This chapter remains intact from the previous edition. • Chapter 9 Applying for Jobs guides students through the process of applying for a job opening. Content was revised to include information about the importance of emotional control after submitting a job application. • Chapter 10 Preparing for the Interview presents information regarding job interview preparation. This chapter was updated to include information about how preparing the night before an interview can lead to a better interview experience. • Chapter 11 The Interview details what students can expect in a typical job interview. The chapter remains largely unchanged but now includes information about the consequences of lying during the interview process. • Chapter 12 Evaluating the Interview summarizes best practices for thanking an interviewer and self-evaluating your interview performance. This chapter remains largely unchanged from the previous edition. • Chapter 13 Your First Day on the Job introduces information an employee may need to know for his or her first day on the job. A new section about topics to inquire about during the first day of a new job was added to help students prepare for the start of their careers. • Chapter 14 Starting Your Career emphasizes the importance of performing and maintaining professionalism in the workplace. This chapter was revised to include updated content about realistic expectations to have when starting a career. xi

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Brief Contents UNIT 1 Career Planning Chapter 1 Preparing for Your Career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Chapter 2 Soft Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Chapter 3 Personal Brand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 UNIT 2 Online Presence Chapter 4 Your Online Presence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Chapter 5 Networking for Your Career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Chapter 6 Protecting Your Identity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 UNIT 3 Job-Application Process Chapter 7 Résumés . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Chapter 8 Cover Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Chapter 9 Applying for Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 UNIT 4 Landing a Job Chapter 10 Preparing for the Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Chapter 11 The Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Chapter 12 Evaluating the Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 UNIT 5 Your Career Chapter 13 Your First Day on the Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Chapter 14 Starting Your Career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Appendix A Punctuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Appendix B Capitalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Appendix C Number Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 xii

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Organization The text is divided into five units and 14 chapters to accommodate classes that are presented online or face-to-face. The units may be covered in any order that meets the requirements of the class. However, it is suggested that Unit 1 be the first unit introduced. There are five conceptual units that follow a sequential progression of preparing for a career. Topics covered in these units include Career Planning, Online Presence, Job- Application Process, Landing a Job, and Your Career. • Unit 1 focuses on career planning and the starting line in a person’s job search. The content aligns with the real-world experience of conducting a self-assessment, writing a career plan, and creating a personal brand. • Unit 2 explains the integration of the Internet and social media as tools for the job search. The creation of a positive online presence in the networking process, while learning to protect personal identity, is covered in detail. • Unit 3 provides coverage of some of the most important aspects of a job search— résumés, cover letters, and job applications. The chapters also reflect approaches and methods for creating and tracking employment documents. • Unit 4 prepares job seekers for interview preparation, execution, and reflection. This allows students to experience every aspect of a job interview, from scheduling and participating in an interview to assessing what was learned. • Unit 5 emphasizes what to expect when a job offer is made. Additionally, information is provided about how to make the most of the first job in a new career. New to This Edition The third edition of Connect to Your Career has been updated to reflect current terminology throughout, as well as to include additional content to select chapters. The most notable change is the updated What Employers Want feature, which is now titled Soft Skills. In addi- tion, special features have been updated to reflect current information where applicable. • Chapter 1 Preparing for Your Career provides students with insight regarding steps to begin planning for their future careers. This chapter remains the same, but minor additions were made to reflect current occupational opportunities and titles. • Chapter 2 Soft Skills, formerly titled Workplace Success, was renamed to reflect current workplace terminology. The chapter-opening content was revised and expanded to include a broader discussion of soft skills. Chapter Outcomes, Summary, and end-of-chapter activities were all adjusted accordingly. Additionally, information was added about bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies. • Chapter 3 Personal Brand explains personal branding and the importance of a 30-second elevator speech. Students have an opportunity to self-evaluate and start creating their personal brand, which will help form the reputations they build in the workplace. The chapter remains unchanged from the last edition. x

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