Chapter 1Introduction

DOI: 10.4324/9780429261770-1

What if everything you know about careers is false? Career advice is everywhere. Whether you’re a student, a first-time job hunter, or a mid-career changer, you have a lot to consider in your search. Information and resources are widely available, and everyone seems to know a lot about the subject. Some advice reflects valuable truths and helpful tidbits to move you toward a rewarding career choice, but much of the information we encounter is out-of-date, exaggerated, and outright nonsense that will scare you and hold you back. We have all heard the doom and gloom news associated with the job market and career prospects. But the truth is hardly as bad as it seems, and the likelihood of success ...

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