Career and Student Success Resources
Spring 2018
U Thrive
by Daniel Learner and Alan Schlechter, MD
The authors teach students how to not only survive college, but flourish in it. In an engaging and fun style they address the opportunities and challenges every undergrad will face.
Treating People Well
by Lea Merman and Jeremy Bernard
Former White House Secretaries bring a practical guide to personal and professional achievement in modern life. Includes expert advice on the value of treating people well and the social skills essential to success.
Boost Your Career
by Sander and Mechele Flaum
The authors share hidden hurdles, aha! moments, and tips for getting ahead. They propose boosting your career by successfully leading projects that make an impact and impress key stakeholders.
The Right and Wrong Stuff
by Carter Cast
Cast defines five career archetypes that illustrate the common reasons why people experience career derailment and provides practical advice for getting back on track.
Permission to Screw Up
by Kristen Hadeed
This book follows the inspiring and entertaining journey of how one woman learned to lead from her many mistakes and ultimately succeeded because of them.
Brave Leadership
by Kimberly Davis
The essential guide that will empower everyone to lead authentically in any capacity. An engaging book filled with leadership lessons, insights, and advice.
Great at Work
by Morten T. Hansen
A study of more than 5,000 employees reveals what star workers do in order to work smarter. Full of useful tips and important concepts, this is a guide to understanding the roots of professional success.
Trans* in College
by Z Nicolazzo
A powerful analysis of trans* collegians and the systematic barriers they face. The author challenges readers to think more critically about safety, outness, and identity.
Careers in Financial Services
This title provides a wealth of information on 25 careers in the growing field of financial services. Topics include education and training, earnings, employment outlook, and work environment.