{"product_id":"from-first-job-to-career-research-and-narratives-paperback-softback-9781009376976","title":"From First Job to Career; Research and Narratives (Paperback \/ softback) 9781009376976","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFrom First Job to Career\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eResearch and Narratives\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom First Job to Career shares real-world job search stories, backed by research and practical advice for career-seekers and counselors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSteven Zhou (Author), Graziella Pagliarulo McCarron (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009376976, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 21 August 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e220 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 1.2 cm, 0.33 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFrom First Job to Career is an anthology that weaves together inspiring first-job stories from people across diverse industries and backgrounds, offering career seekers of all ages the chance to connect with relatable experiences and hard-earned wisdom. This collection reveals the different paths people take in shaping their careers and serves as a resource for readers to identify with and learn from others' journeys. Paired with a comprehensive review of research in vocational psychology and career counseling, the book distills key principles and provides actionable resources for navigating the job search and building a meaningful career.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction: Part I. An Overview of the Changing Nature of Work, Career Research, and Career Education: Part II. First Job and Career Narratives: 1. On leaning into risk-taking: Sophie's story\u003cbr\u003e 2. On the long and windy path: Caleb's story\u003cbr\u003e 3. On persistence in pursuing accounting: Katie's story\u003cbr\u003e 4. On alternative definitions of success: Wyatt's story\u003cbr\u003e 5. On unconventional and unexpected paths: Meera's story\u003cbr\u003e 6. On getting the most out of that first job: Aiden's story\u003cbr\u003e 7. On trying something out, just to see what it's like: Sara's story\u003cbr\u003e 8. On doing something completely different: Bailey's story\u003cbr\u003e 9. On starting a career in the Army: Ronald's story\u003cbr\u003e 10. On persistence from an International student perspective: David's story\u003cbr\u003e 11. On finding a job in the Interim: Arlene's story\u003cbr\u003e 12. On confidence in your value: Axel's story\u003cbr\u003e 13. On being hungry: Gregor's story\u003cbr\u003e 14. On lifelong government careers: Sid's story\u003cbr\u003e 15. On overpreparing in your job search: Daniel's story\u003cbr\u003e 16. On changing plans and taking risks: Taylor's story\u003cbr\u003e 17. On recovering from a blindside: Tabia's story\u003cbr\u003e 18. On saying yes to everything: Korey's Story\u003cbr\u003e 19. On coincidences: Adnan's Story\u003cbr\u003e 20. On finding a path Internationally: Maara's Story\u003cbr\u003e 21. On the challenges of being a person of color in finance: Afi's story\u003cbr\u003e 22. On adapting to nonlinearity: Tristan's story\u003cbr\u003e 23. On setting your own pace: Kyla's story\u003cbr\u003e 24. On reflecting on times of desperation: Ray's story\u003cbr\u003e 25. On throwing the plan out the window: Dana's Story\u003cbr\u003e 26. On proving your worth: Colton's story\u003cbr\u003e 27. On staying open to new directions: Thomas' story\u003cbr\u003e 28. On pivoting from your original career path: Mika's story\u003cbr\u003e 29. On faking It until you make it: Darius' story\u003cbr\u003e 30. On starting a career later in life: Tori's story\u003cbr\u003e 31. On leaving a hostile work environment: Allen's story\u003cbr\u003e 32. On starting at the bottom of the ladder: Dex's story\u003cbr\u003e 33. On being employee number seven: Sheri's story\u003cbr\u003e 34. On being a lifelong learner: Warren's story\u003cbr\u003e 35. On faith through disabilities: Gerald's story: 36. On managing your expectations: Ronan's story\u003cbr\u003e 37. On making the most out of your degree: Nolan's story\u003cbr\u003e 38. On working hard in any position: Zara's story: 39. On selling out: Irena's story\u003cbr\u003e 40. On the challenges of sexism at work: Macie's story\u003cbr\u003e 41. On loyalty to a company: Esther's story\u003cbr\u003e 42. On bouncing back: Aba's Story\u003cbr\u003e 43. On inventing a role: Sia's story\u003cbr\u003e 44. On start-up after start-Up: Dario's Story\u003cbr\u003e 45. On breaking traditional expectations: Angela's story\u003cbr\u003e 46. On figuring It out through trial and error: Glenn's story\u003cbr\u003e 47. On finding value in less-than-ideal circumstances: Kara's story\u003cbr\u003e 48. On Resilience: Nathan's story: 49. On focusing on the here and now: Mason's story\u003cbr\u003e 50. On patiently waiting for your moment: Jed's story\u003cbr\u003e 51. On negotiating your salary: Ray's Story\u003cbr\u003e 52. On standing up for yourself: Clara's story\u003cbr\u003e 53. On being pushed harder than expected: Klein's story\u003cbr\u003e 54. On widening your job search: Devon's story\u003cbr\u003e 55. On relying on your network: Rafaela's story\u003cbr\u003e 56. On the immigrant experience in the US: Domenico's story\u003cbr\u003e 57. On being a serial entrepreneur: Claudia's story\u003cbr\u003e 58. On a lifelong career in hospitality: Reagan's story\u003cbr\u003e 59. On a lifelong career in nursing: Barbara's story\u003cbr\u003e 60. On just starting a career and looking for next steps: Molly's story\u003cbr\u003e 61. On taking the first step: Melinda's story\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Making meaning of career Narratives: Appendix A: Methodology: Appendix B: Participant Demographics: References: Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52413993713944,"sku":"9781009376976","price":22.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009376976i.jpg?v=1784334458","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/from-first-job-to-career-research-and-narratives-paperback-softback-9781009376976","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}