Your First Job Starts Here

Practical Career Guide Covering Job Searches, Interviews, Negotiation, and Career Positioning for Graduates

The Secret to Getting a Job After College
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From Campus to Career With Confidence

The Secret to Getting a Job After College by Dr. Larry Chiagouris is an easy-to-follow career guide for graduates of all majors. It combines marketing expertise with practical strategies for finding opportunities, attracting employers, preparing for interviews, negotiating offers, and positioning for long-term career success.

Four Steps Toward Career Success

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 Finding the Right Job

Identify opportunities and build a personal brand.

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Interview Preparation Skills

Create resumes and attract employer attention.

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Acing the Interview

Prepare effectively and handle challenging questions.

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Getting the Offer

Navigate negotiation and future career opportunities.

Expertise Behind the Guidance

Dr. Larry Chiagouris has served for many years as a full-time faculty member at Pace University before awarded the title of Professor Emeritus of Marketing and is a marketing expert who has helped students obtain their first job right out of school. As a Professor of Marketing and now Professor Emeritus of Marketing, he has taught at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels for more than 20 years guiding students on advancing in their careers by getting a great first job after college.

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What Readers Are Saying

Julie Newman

Director of Career Development, Clemson University

“Impressive! The information is great and right on target with what we tell our students.”

Sean Gil

Associate Director, Career Center at California State University, Fullerton

“This book is a valuable contribution to the profession of career services, and I look forward to including a copy of it in our Career Library.”

Kristina Sanchez

Associate Director of Experiential Programs & Employer Relations, Pomona College

“Excellent resource for students! The author speaks in a tone that resonates with this generation. I definitely will refer this book to students.”

Start the Career Journey

Practical guidance for finding opportunities, securing a first job, and building a strong career foundation.