DR. KATHARINE BROOKSis the Evans Family Executive Director of the Career Center at Vanderbilt University. A nationally recognized career coach, trainer, professor, and counselor for more than thirty years, she is the creator of the National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Coaching Intensives. She has a doctorate in educational psychology.
"Brooks… provides those tools in the form of a series of quizzes
and exercises designed to crystallize students' talents and
inclinations. She then explains how to use the results to choose a
direction, stand out from the crowd and wow job
interviews."—TIME
"Combines... What Color Is Your Parachute? with genuinely
practical advice."—New York Times
"An appealing blend of poetry and pragmatism. [Brooks] talks about
finding the narrative of your life and harnessing the value of
happenstance, but she also coaches readers on the nuts-and-bolts of
resume writing and interviewing. You Majored in
What? would make a wonderful gift to both high school and
college grads."—Austin American-Statesman
"Supportive, ingenious, and fun, Brooks's innovative career
coaching can turn beloved interests into satisfying
vocations."—Boston Globe
"Dr. Brooks, a longtime college career advisor, provides students
with an optimistic, encouraging outlook, and shows them that their
strengths and skills are more important than choice of major... a
positive reinforcement to the students who pursue their interest in
liberal arts, and parlay the same interests into successful
careers."—Examiner.com
"In times like these it's crucial to look at entering the workplace
from a whole new perspective and You Majored in
What? accomplishes this! Who cares what your college major is?
What is more important are your dreams, values, and strengths and
this book helps any young person figure these things out and find a
career that fits. Buy it now! It's great!"—Julie Jansen, author
of I Don't Know What I Want, but I Know It’s Not
This!
"Brooks addresses the key challenges faced by many college students
as they attempt to bridge the chasm between sixteen years of
education and the largely unknown world of work. You Majored
in What? is truly a great guide for the soon-to-be-launched
student. At a time when all job-hunters are going to need to raise
their level of job-getting skills, Kate Brooks has provided the
liberal arts grad with exactly what they need to compete and
succeed."—Jaye R. Roseborough, former Executive Director, Career
Services, Middlebury College
"A lifeline for parents and students who value a liberal arts
education. Katharine Brooks offers smart and accessible insights
that turn the apparent chaos of a liberal arts major into a
‘wandering map’ to illuminate many routes toward a fulfilling
career and life."—James H. Madison, Professor Emeritus of History
and former Director, Liberal Arts and Management Program, Indiana
University
"Students of all ages will gain valuable insight into their own
interests, goals, and career aspirations from this book, even if
all they do is skim the first 2 chapters. You Majored in
What? helps young people find the connections between their
interests and the inexhaustible career options available to them.
This book should be sent to every student with their letter of
admission or given to every first-year student at the start of
orientation. I hope to share it with my graduate students."—Paul
Binkley, Director, Student Career Development, Johns Hopkins
University
"The wisdom contained in this book could not have become available
at a better time for the millions of Gen Y college students and
recent graduates who are simultaneously struggling with crushing
levels of student debt and the desire to find a career where they
can do meaningful work that is a benefit to society."—Steven
Rothberg, President and Founder, CollegeRecruiter.com
"An amazing, refreshing new perspective on an ancient question that
does not leave sage advice behind! This book takes tried-and-true
concepts and adds meaning and organization. One can't help but
think, engage and be encouraged by Kate's valuable wisdom! Useful
as a course text, a journal, a job search manual, or what it reads
like: a personal career companion, mentor or friend. Born of chaos
theory, this book is ready to deliver into the hands of the
yearning who are eager to absorb it. Loaded with images,
constructive strategies, and meaningful advice, You Majored in
What? is intellectual, but practical, and readers will deepen
their appreciation of their majors. With its many examples,
exercises, reflections and real life stories, this book has
something for every reader to grab a hold of to achieve not only
career success, but life and work success."—Denise Dwight Smith,
Assistant Vice President, Alumni and Career Services, University of
Richmond
"A wonderful guide and workbook not only for the undergraduate
student but also for the career practitioner! Whether a student,
mentor, or coach, unquestionably you will be inspired and empowered
by the possibilities that will result from the Wise Wandering and
mapping activities."—Meg Flournoy, Sector Director, Duke MBA Career
Management Center
"Filled with interactive exercises and is written in an engaging
and practical way. This book will be a helpful resource for
students as they consider their post-college plans."—Deanne H.
Maxwell, Associate Director, Student and Career Development,
Cornell University
"Will speak to the person in career transition or the college
student simply overwhelmed by the options. The tone is light and
the exercises are manageable, designed to release your hidden
dreams and strengths. This is a fresh and much needed addition to
the field of career development."—Beverly T. Lorig, Assistant
Director, Career Services, University of Virginia
"Offers plenty of answers to take willing readers on a journey of
self-discovery from chaos to satisfying career choices."—Skip
Sturman, Emeritus Director, Career Services, Dartmouth
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