by J. Michael DeAngelis, Information Resources Manager
It’s the start of another semester here at Penn and the Career Services staff spent part of the summer refreshing our library holdings for your benefit. Here’s just a sample of some of the newest books you’ll find on our shelves this fall.
Remember that the Career Services Library has extended hours when classes are in session. We remain open until 6pm Monday-Wednesday and 5pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Stop in, we’d be happy to see you!
Case in Point: Complete Case Interview Preparation (7th Edition) by Marc P. Cosentino. Arguably the most popular book on our shelves, Case in Point is the definitive case interview prep book. The book includes over forty sample strategy cases that you can use to practice with, as well as marketing cases, human capital cases and more. Due to the popularity of this book, we’ve increased our holdings to three copies of the latest edition, as well as two copies of the previous edition, which remains a valuable resource.
Now What? The Young Person’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Career by Nicholas Lore. Though sometimes it can seem like everyone around you knows EXACTLY what they want to do with their lives – rest assured it’s just not true. At Career Services, we have several books about finding a career path, but this newest edition is aimed squarely at college students and recent grads.
Used in conjunction with a visit with a career counselor, this book should give those looking for guidance a good place to start.
Expert Resumes for Teachers and Educators by Wendy S. Enelow & Louise M. Kursmark. We’ve recently expanded our holdings in the education section of the library and this book is of particular note. As the publisher states: “This book includes a comprehensive collection of sample resumes and cover letters written by some of the nation s most acclaimed professional resume writers. This guide also reveals how to get noticed and win interviews, choose the best resume type for your situation, and master each phase of the resume and cover letter writing process. In addition, a new chapter explains how to create and use an electronic resume.”
Changing Hats While Managing Change: From Social Work Practice to Administration by Felice Davidson Perlmutter and Wendy P. Crook. For students in the School of Social Policy & Practice.
From the publisher: A unique and useful guide for practitioners who want to broaden their repertoire of professional choices and are either moving up the administrative ladder or considering making a career move in that direction. In user-friendly language, Changing Hats While Managing Change addresses the major challenges that face social workers in these complex times and presents a picture of the various roles and responsibilities of administration, illustrating them with lively case studies.
