Super Qualified: Maximizing Your College Experience to Get the Job You Want - Softcover

What things in addition to your degree does it take to get the job you want? There can be a lot to consider: grades, soft skills, technical skills, resume and networking. And at times it can get overwhelmingly confusing to know which one to start with. Super Qualified is a roadmap that includes you (the student) in the conversation that colleges and companies are having about the perception, realities and practicalities of being qualified for work. I’ll guide you through the information you need to make that leap from college student to employed young professional. Join me as we talk through each year of college and how you can prepare to compete for a role you really want. The key is to start now! No matter where you are, start bridging the gap between you and your career goals...get Super Qualified. Part One: I broadly discuss skills and college resources; then I share perspectives on the hiring landscape, including campus voices, employers and students. Part Two: I take a deep dive into the skills you should be focusing on each year of college, so you’ll know what you can be doing as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior to graduate with a job offer in hand, or graduate programs selected. Resources: I conclude with resources to help you put what you’ve read into practice.

Jena Burgess is a career coach and trainer dedicated to developing learning experiences that meet the changing needs of today’s professionals. She is the CEO of Coach Jena B LLC, a boutique professional development firm focused on professional success. Jena leverages her human resources and diversity and inclusion experience in Fortune 500’s, non-profits, start-ups and financial institutions to empower her facilitation with clients. She is an accomplished facilitator and is often a guest speaker at top universities, colleges and corporations. Participants describe her workshops as thoughtful, inclusive and FUN. Jena is often leveraged for her unique understanding of Millennials and Generation Z. She serves as a board member for HBCU Career Development Marketplace. Jena is certified in the art of Gamification, the process of infusing fun game-like mechanics to motivate human behavior.