According to Burtnett (president, Education Now, and adjunct, counselor education, Marymount Univ.), one should always be prepared to make appropriate education and career-related decisions by anticipating iterative universal phases in the "career development process." In this comprehensive, systematic, and readable book, he presents a process for developing a successful career. It includes advice and strategies for exploring and obtaining information on careers and the workplace; searching and interviewing for jobs; and continuing to advance throughout one's career. Each chapter ends with a relevant fact/myth, one or more FAQs, and application exercises. The text is peppered with online resources and references to helpful people and tools, e.g., lists, tips, citations, a career development model, sample resumés and job search letters, social networking sites, and "electronic job boards.

" The appendix, organized alphabetically according to career topics, lists career- and education-related resources. Burtnett, who has extensive professional experience in counseling, teaching, and speaking, is also the author of Bound-for-College Guidebook (2009). His current work will be of value to students and others seeking career guidance. Summing Up: Recommended.