WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK

A ROADMAP TO CAREER SUCCESS byJohn G. Bendt
What I hoped to accomplish was to give teens a big picture view of how to achieve career happiness and
success, so they would be motivated to make choices, while in high school and college, that will prepare them for their future.
This career guidance book for teens is unique in that it not only provides easy-to-use tools to explore occupations, it also helps teenagers understand competition in the workplace, and how to create skill
advantages that power a successful career.
Students and parents spend a lot of time and effort on college selection and applications, which is important, but I think more is needed. That’s why I structured the book to answer the following questions:

1. How can I make an informed decision on a career path that matches
   my interests and talents?
2. What do I need to do, while in high school and college, to prepare for
   career success?
3. What determines who wins the job in a competitive workplace?
   By answering these questions for teens, and by providing actionable career
   guidance, it is my hope that they will be better prepared to achieve a happy and
   successful work life