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5 Refreshing Pieces of Job-Hunting Advice Every Job-Seeker Needs to Hear
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, Jul 13th 2020
Based on the book #ENTRYLEVELBOSS by Alexa Shoen
In her book #ENTRYLEVELBOSS: How To Get Any Job You Want, Alexa Shoen demystifies job-hunting and everything that comes with it: resume writing, networking, self-promoting, cover letter writing, and upskilling. With a refreshing, modern approach to the job search, the internet’s favorite career coach gives clear-cut advice with game-winning examples and templates.
Based on her book and the #ENTRYLEVELBOSS methodology, here are five crucial pieces
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Jul 13th 2020
9 Freshman Year Titles You Won't Want to Miss
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, Jun 1st 2017
These freshman year common reading titles will provide your student body with a strong foundation for critical thinking.
Remember that book that really opened your eyes during your freshman year of college? Maybe it made you think about something in a whole new way. Maybe it reminded you of something you wanted to know more about at one time but forgot. For many, the books they read and study during their college years are some of the most influential and formative texts they'll approach. Share
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Jun 1st 2017
Trending Books for 2016 Common Reading Programs
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, Mar 8th 2016
Are you ready for your 2016-2017 Common Reading Program?
Freshman common reading programs — campus or class-wide programs centered around the study of a single book — have risen in popularity over the past few years. Hosting one of these programs is a great way to build a strong sense of community on your college campus. The key to having a great common reading program lies in selecting the right book for your school and your school's mission.
To help you find the perfect title, we're highlight
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Mar 8th 2016
The Power of Storytelling: Q&A with Nadia Hashimi
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, Jun 15th 2015
Bestselling author Nadia Hashimi shares insights on becoming an author and using fiction to discuss critical social issues. Learn about her top three picks for college Freshman Year Experience programs and more in this exclusive interview!
We first met Nadia Hashimi at the First Year Experience conference in Dallas this past February. Since then, Hashimi has quickly become an inspiration for many of us at BookPal. A pediatrician and mother of three (— four, if you count her family's African Gre
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Jun 15th 2015
Common Reads & the Freshman Year Experience: An Infographic
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, May 13th 2015
Discover book recommendations for your 2015 Freshman Common Reading Program.
Over the past few days, BookPal has seen a significant increase in orders for common reading and Freshman Year Experience programs. If you have not yet finalized your 2015-2016 program plans, we've gathered a list of our most popular college Common Reads books for your consideration.
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez
This I Believe by Jay Allison and Dan Gediman
Stand Up
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May 13th 2015