| The Career Chronicles
Michael Gregory
New World Library
ISBN: 978-1-57731-573-5
Non-Fiction, Career
Reviewed by Dr. Tami Brady |
During the last year of high school, the most common question is “what are you going to do with your life”. Somehow, within the span of a few months, you are supposed to figure out who you are and what career you’ll have for the rest of your life. It’s no wonder that many people go to college and change their majors several times.
Unfortunately, an even bigger surprise awaits the new college graduate. After studying for years, they come to grips with the reality of working. Often what is taught in school doesn’t ready the student for the job.
The Career Chronicles takes a unique approach. The author has interviewed a number of professionals in a variety of popular occupations and asked the things that we all wish we could have asked before committing to a four year degree program. Information includes employment levels, academic requirements, average salary levels, college vs reality, the biggest surprise, hours and advancement, how they spend a typical day, and whether they’d do it all over again.