In Their Shoes
Extraordinary Women Describe Their Amazing Careers
1st Edition
Published on 20. January 2015
480 pages
978-1-4814-4046-2 (ISBN)
Description
FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF AMAZING WOMEN WHO HAVE THE JOBS OF YOUR DREAMS!
Find out what you really want to know about your career choices:
What will I do every day?
Will I wear Prada or Old Navy?
Play with kids on the playground, or with bigwigs in the boardroom?
Power lunch at the Ivy, or bag lunch at my desk?
What kind of education do I need?
This book is packed full of answers. "Day in the life" profiles will inspire you, while a ton of sidebars, lists, and helpful tips will get you started right away on finding the career that's right for you. Discover words of wisdom from women in the workforce, including:
. Shonda Rhimes, creator and executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, who thinks her job is like running a small country -- PAGE 2
. Susan Schulz, editor in chief of CosmoGIRL!, who compares her life to both a chess game and the prom -- PAGE 289
. U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, who says that if you're passionate about an issue, you can turn it into a career -- PAGE 283
Browse through the profiles to find the job that's right for you, or use the career chooser to narrow your search.
Packed with informative and inspirational advice from women at every stage of their careers, In Their Shoes is a must-have reference for every aspiring working girl!
Find out what you really want to know about your career choices:
What will I do every day?
Will I wear Prada or Old Navy?
Play with kids on the playground, or with bigwigs in the boardroom?
Power lunch at the Ivy, or bag lunch at my desk?
What kind of education do I need?
This book is packed full of answers. "Day in the life" profiles will inspire you, while a ton of sidebars, lists, and helpful tips will get you started right away on finding the career that's right for you. Discover words of wisdom from women in the workforce, including:
. Shonda Rhimes, creator and executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, who thinks her job is like running a small country -- PAGE 2
. Susan Schulz, editor in chief of CosmoGIRL!, who compares her life to both a chess game and the prom -- PAGE 289
. U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, who says that if you're passionate about an issue, you can turn it into a career -- PAGE 283
Browse through the profiles to find the job that's right for you, or use the career chooser to narrow your search.
Packed with informative and inspirational advice from women at every stage of their careers, In Their Shoes is a must-have reference for every aspiring working girl!
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Deborah Reber's teen books include Doable, Language of Love, Chill, In Their Shoes, and Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal. She is also the founding editor-in-chief for Heart of Gold, an online destination for teen girls passionate about entrepreneurship, social activism, and volunteerism. She recently moved to Amsterdam with her family. Find out more at DebbieReber.com.
Content
- Intro
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Career Speak
- Shonda Rhimes ■ TV Show Creator
- Joanne B. Sgueglia ■ Forensic Scientist
- Leah Faresh Karp ■ Real Estate Agent
- Missy Park ■ Entrepreneur
- Kamala Harris ■ District Attorney
- Lunch Break: Setting Goals
- Jess Weiner ■ Social Messaging Strategist
- Julie George ■ Child Therapist
- Alli Shearmur ■ Movie Studio Executive
- Denise Gershbein ■ Design Creative Director
- Nancy Pearl ■ Librarian
- Lunch Break: Networking (It's Not A Dirty Word!)
- Maureen Shirreff ■ Advertising Executive
- Dr. Nancy Knowlton ■ Marine Biologist
- Chiyo Ishikawa ■ Museum Curator
- Leanne Lusk ■ Coast Guard Lieutenant
- Kristen Colby ■ Nurse
- Lunch Break: Informational Interviews
- Dr. Alice Wilder ■ Educational Psychologist
- Jayne Morgan ■ Accountant
- Severn Cullis-Suzuki ■ Environmentalist
- Anke Langenbach ■ Veterinarian
- Lunch Break: How To Research Your Dream Job
- Holly McPeak ■ Professional Athlete
- Jenni Luke ■ Nonprofit Executive Director
- June Ambrose ■ Stylist
- Kelly McCarthy Fitzgerald ■ Video Game Programmer
- Cindy Guagenti ■ Publicist
- Lunch Break: Paying Your Dues
- Heather Johnston ■ Architect
- Christine Tucker ■ Commercial Airline Pilot
- Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger ■ Chefs
- Melissa Block ■ Journalist
- Lauren Faust ■ Animator
- Lunch Break: Professionalism 101
- Susannah Grant ■ Screenwriter
- Michelle Grandy ■ Nurse-Midwife
- Deena Weise ■ Dental Hygienist
- Amanda Koster ■ Photographer
- Erin Osborne ■ Public Relations Specialist
- Lunch Break: Standing Out In A Tight Job Market
- Barbara Boxer ■ Senator
- Susan Schulz ■ Magazine Editor
- Lupe Valdez ■ Sheriff
- Anne Corbett ■ Urban Planner
- Michelle Carter ■ International Development and Relief Worker
- Lunch Break: The Power Of Mentors
- Miriam Kramer ■ Yoga Instructor
- Ullika Pankratz ■ Visual Merchandiser
- Ellen Goldsmith-Vein ■ Talent Agent
- Lunch Break: The Freelance Life
- Claudia Poccia ■ Business Executive
- Tamara Hayman ■ Engineer
- Becca Wertheim ■ Teacher
- Kay Lakey ■ Physical Therapist
- Susan Hyatt ■ Life Coach
- Maura Tierney ■ Actor
- Roxanne Coady ■ Independent Bookstore Owner
- Lunch Break: Women In The Workforce
- Career Chooser
- About Deborah Reber
- Career Index
- Photo Credits
- Copyright
