Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-051264
Reviews
From Library Journal: Seddiqui here chronicles his 2009 journey across the United States as he worked representative jobs in each state's major industry for one week. A 2005 graduate from the University of Southern California, he conceived of this project after encountering repeated rejections for employment in his field of economics because of his lack of experience. His goal, therefore, was to add experience to his résumé, learn firsthand about different careers, and support himself. In each of the 50 chapters, Seddiqui recounts his job experience for the week, including locating the job, adapting to the work, and his perceptions of the industry's culture. From guarding the border in Arizona to coping with seasickness while catching lobsters in Maine, the memorable anecdotes contribute to an authentic sense of each job and provide an original perspective on the nation's careers. Verdict : Although not the usual career guide, Seddiqui's look at America through 50 quintessential jobs is both informative and inspiring. Recommended for undergraduate students doing career research and for college career resource centers.-Jane Scott, George Fox Univ. Lib., Newberg, OR, From Library Journal: Seddiqui here chronicles his 2009 journey across the United States as he worked representative jobs in each state's major industry for one week. A 2005 graduate from the University of Southern California, he conceived of this project after encountering repeated rejections for employment in his field of economics because of his lack of experience. His goal, therefore, was to add experience to his rsum, learn firsthand about different careers, and support himself. In each of the 50 chapters, Seddiqui recounts his job experience for the week, including locating the job, adapting to the work, and his perceptions of the industry's culture. From guarding the border in Arizona to coping with seasickness while catching lobsters in Maine, the memorable anecdotes contribute to an authentic sense of each job and provide an original perspective on the nation's careers. Verdict : Although not the usual career guide, Seddiqui's look at America through 50 quintessential jobs is both informative and inspiring. Recommended for undergraduate students doing career research and for college career resource centers.--Jane Scott, George Fox Univ. Lib., Newberg, OR, From Library Journal: Seddiqui here chronicles his 2009 journey across the United States as he worked representative jobs in each state's major industry for one week. A 2005 graduate from the University of Southern California, he conceived of this project after encountering repeated rejections for employment in his field of economics because of his lack of experience. His goal, therefore, was to add experience to his résumé, learn firsthand about different careers, and support himself. In each of the 50 chapters, Seddiqui recounts his job experience for the week, including locating the job, adapting to the work, and his perceptions of the industry's culture. From guarding the border in Arizona to coping with seasickness while catching lobsters in Maine, the memorable anecdotes contribute to an authentic sense of each job and provide an original perspective on the nation's careers. Verdict : Although not the usual career guide, Seddiqui's look at America through 50 quintessential jobs is both informative and inspiring. Recommended for undergraduate students doing career research and for college career resource centers.--Jane Scott, George Fox Univ. Lib., Newberg, OR, From Library Journal: Seddiqui here chronicles his 2009 journey across the United States as he worked representative jobs in each state's major industry for one week. A 2005 graduate from the University of Southern California, he conceived of this project after encountering repeated rejections for employment in his field of economics because of his lack of experience. His goal, therefore, was to add experience to his r sum , learn firsthand about different careers, and support himself. In each of the 50 chapters, Seddiqui recounts his job experience for the week, including locating the job, adapting to the work, and his perceptions of the industry's culture. From guarding the border in Arizona to coping with seasickness while catching lobsters in Maine, the memorable anecdotes contribute to an authentic sense of each job and provide an original perspective on the nation's careers. Verdict : Although not the usual career guide, Seddiqui's look at America through 50 quintessential jobs is both informative and inspiring. Recommended for undergraduate students doing career research and for college career resource centers.-Jane Scott, George Fox Univ. Lib., Newberg, OR
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
331.702092
Table Of Content
Prologue: Believing in My Idea When No Else Did Chapter One: Reality Hits But No Turning Back Utah: LDS Humanitarian Services Worker Colorado: USGS Hydrologist South Dakota: Rodeo Announcer North Dakota: Cartographer Minnesota: Medical Device Machinist Iowa: Agronomist Nebraska: Corn Farmer Chapter Two: Hitting Rock Bottom and Rebounding Wyoming: National Park Service Ranger Montana: General Store Clerk Idaho: Real Estate Agent Washington: Marine Biologist Chapter Three: Turning Obstacles into Openings Oregon: Lumberjack Nevada: Vegas Weddings Coordinator Arizona: United States Border Patrol Agent New Mexico: Landscape Architect Kansas: Meatpacker Chapter Four : Not Just about Me Anymore Missouri: Boilermaker Arkansas: Archaeologist Oklahoma: Roustabout Texas: Petroleum Engineer Louisiana: Bartender Mississippi: Dietitian Chapter Five: Halfway Point Is Getting Rough Wisconsin: Cheesemaker Illinois: Transit Ticket Agent Michigan: Auto Mechanic Ohio: Meteorologist Chapter Six: Hitting My Stride and Taking Control Indiana: Racing Pit-Crew Member Vermont: Sugarmaker Kentucky: Horseman Tennessee: Music Studio Technician Alabama: High School Football Coach Chapter Seven: Returning a Different Person Georgia: Peanut Sheller Florida: Theme Park Entertainer Chapter Eight: New Curves and Bumps in the Road South Carolina: Golf Caddie North Carolina: Model and Modeling Agent West Virginia: Coal Miner Virginia: Monticello Gardner Maryland: Seafood Restaurant Cook Delaware: Incorporating Specialist Chapter Nine: Adapting to New and Different Cultures Pennsylvania: Amish Woodworker New Jersey: Boys and Girls Club Counselor New York: Internet Marketing Specialist Chapter Ten: Hitting Curveballs Rhode Island: Ambassador of Tourism Connecticut: Insurance Broker Massachusetts: Baseball Scout New Hampshire: Political Party Worker Maine: Lobsterman Chapter Eleven: Finishing a Journey and Embarking on New Dreams Alaska: Commercial Photographer Hawaii: Surfing Instructor California: Winery Cellar Master Epilogue: A Lesson From America About the Author
Synopsis
Like lots of college grads, Daniel Seddiqui was having a hard time finding a job. But despite more than forty rejections, he knew opportunities had to exist. So he set out on an extraordinary quest: fifty jobs in fifty states in fifty weeks. And not just any jobs--he chose professions that reflected the culture and economy of each state. Working as everything from a cheesemaker in Wisconsin, a border patrol agent in Arizona, and a meatpacker in Kansas to a lobsterman in Maine, a surfing instructor in Hawaii, and a football coach in Alabama, Daniel chronicles how he adapted to the wildly differing people, cultures, and environments. From one week to the next he had no idea exactly what his duties would be, where he'd be sleeping, what he'd be eating, or how he'd be received. He became a roving news item, appearing on CNN, Fox News, World News Tonight, MSNBC, and the Today show--which was good preparation for his stint as a television weatherman. Tackling challenge after challenge--overcoming anxiety about working four miles underground in a West Virginia coal mine, learning to walk on six-foot stilts (in a full Egyptian king costume) at a Florida amusement park, racing the clock as a pit-crew member at an Indiana racetrack--Daniel completed his journey a changed man. In this book he shares stories about the people he met, reveals the lessons he learned, and explains the five principles that kept him going., Like lots of college grads, Daniel Seddiqui was having a hard time finding a job. But despite more than forty rejections, he knew there were opportunities out there. So he set out on an extraordinary quest- fifty jobs in fifty states in fifty weeks. And not just any jobs. His goal was as much to explore America as to explore different careers, so he chose jobs that reflected the culture and economy of each state. Working as everything from a cheesemaker in Wisconsin, a border patrol agent in Arizona and a meatpacker in Kansas to a lobsterman in Maine, a surfing instructor in Hawaii and a football coach in Alabama, Daniel chronicles how he adapted to the wildly differing people, cultures, and environments. From one week to the next he had no idea what he'd be doing, where he'd be sleeping, what he'd be eating, or how he'd be received. He even became a roving news item, appearing on CNN, Fox News, World News Tonight, MSNBC and the Today Show-which was good preparation for his stint as a TV weatherman. Tackling challenge after challenge-overcoming anxiety about working four miles underground in a West Virginia coalmine, learning to walk on six-foot stilts (in a full Egyptian king costume) at an Florida amusement park, racing the clock as a pit-crew member at an Indiana racetrack -Daniel completed his journey a changed man. In this book he shares stories about the people he met, the lessons he learned and explains the five principles that kept him going., Like lots of college grads, Daniel Seddiqui was having a hard time finding a job. But despite more than forty rejections, he knew there were opportunities out there. So he set out on an extraordinary quest: fifty jobs in fifty states in fifty weeks. And not just any jobs. His goal was as much to explore America as to explore different careers, so he chose jobs that reflected the culture and economy of each state. Working as everything from a cheesemaker in Wisconsin, a border patrol agent in Arizona and a meatpacker in Kansas to a lobsterman in Maine, a surfing instructor in Hawaii and a football coach in Alabama, Daniel chronicles how he adapted to the wildly differing people, cultures, and environments. From one week to the next he had no idea what he'd be doing, where he'd be sleeping, what he'd be eating, or how he'd be received. He even became a roving news item, appearing on CNN, Fox News, World News Tonight, MSNBC and the Today Show--which was good preparation for his stint as a TV weatherman. Tackling challenge after challenge--overcoming anxiety about working four miles underground in a West Virginia coalmine, learning to walk on six-foot stilts (in a full Egyptian king costume) at an Florida amusement park, racing the clock as a pit-crew member at an Indiana racetrack -Daniel completed his journey a changed man. In this book he shares stories about the people he met, the lessons he learned and explains the five principles that kept him going.
LC Classification Number
HF5382.5.U5
