Discusses the importance of problem-solving skills in the workplace, and identifies a five-step problem-solving process that involves identifying and defining the problem, setting goals and objectives, generating solutions, making a plan of action, and following through.
The author presents a collection of personal letters and quotes from over one hundred successful individuals who provide advice and encouragement for college and for life.
Provides high school graduates with advice to help them prepare for and survive in the real world, presenting a wide range of options for life after graduation.
Presents a guide for high school graduates to increase their vocabulary, and provides two hundred and fifty defined vocabulary words, along with example sentences, word origins, and more.
Profiles more than fifteen careers in the communications, arts, and computer industries that require no more than a high school diploma or GED, including film camera operator, Webpage designer, handicraftsperson, and others.
Provides information on a number of careers within the armed forces for those with only a high school diploma, including aircraft mechanic, cargo specialist, cook, machinist, and medical service technician.