Cool Women, Hot Jobs: ...and How You Can Go for It, Too! Paperback - 2002

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Women's career options used to be limited, but not anymore. In Cool Women, Hot Jobs, 19 women and three musical sisters (the Ahn Trio) tell about their work, how they got started, what they do, and why they love it. Each first-person story encourages readers to dream big about their own future, because anything is possible -- from playing for the Women's National Basketball Association (like Betty Lennox) to being a choreographer (like Tina Landon). Hot Tips get readers moving in the right direction. Words of Wisdom offer positive personal advice; Find Out More sections point the way to books, organizations, and Web sites.And that's just Part 1 of the book. Part 2 is filled with ideas, inspiration, and information readers can use to plan and pursue their own hot jobs. They learn about goal-setting, mentors, and internships, consider ways to build courage and confidence, and discover more about themselves through activities and journaling exercises. Resources invite further exploration.Upbeat, fact-filled, rich in personal experiences and sound advice, Cool Women, Hot Jobs is for any girl or young woman who wants an exciting and meaningful future.