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Summary: THANK YOU PATRICK!!!
Review: "Major in Success" is the best book I've > ever read and ever will read. My mother had bought > your book for one of my cousin's graduation and she > read it. Your book was so great that she bought two > more copies and gave me one. "Major in Success" is the > most inspirational and helpful book ever! Thank you, > thank you, thank you, Patrick Combs!!!!!!! > > Cassie Meek > Ohio University sophomore
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Summary: Solid advice for college students seeking to be successful
Review: As a career counselor, the only book I recommend students to buy is Major in Success! Patrick really understands not only what it takes to be successful, he also know those same qualities are desired by today's employers. Careers don't begin after college; Patrick teaches students how to start their careers today, with solid ideas, advice and insight into developing the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Perhaps as a professional this information seems obvious - but believe me, it isn't to students! This book helps students to realize the value that networking, internships, mentors, study abroad, and professional assocations (and much more) can have on the development of their careers, and - most importantly - it encourages them to start these steps before graduation!
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Summary: Helpful Advice About How to Build a Career While in College
Review: College students need more guidance in how to turn their talents, curiosity, and passions into successful careers. Most guidance offices and books on the subject will be inadequate for these purposes. While this book has some weaknesses in helping you select the direction you should go in, it is superb in helping you pursue your goals once they are set. The book could use more material on how to learn from other students, and more on financial planning (especially now that so many students leave college with enormous debt loads). The writing style is witty and engaging, and the examples are interesting and relevant. Repetition does occur in using the examples, but it's not too bad. I recommend this book to any college student who wants to lead a more meaningful, enjoyable life during and after college. This book would be most helpful if read before the freshman year, and reread occasionally thereafter. The book's main flaw is that it urges you to select a career direction based on your passions. That's good as far as it goes, but isn't sufficient. I remember a graduate school classmate who was passionate about dating young women. He found out that this was easiest to do as an airline executive, and that's the career he chose. He had no inherent interest in the industry, and after he married, I could see how this career and passion could lead to problems in a marriage. On the other hand, he was very curious about how people made decisions, and was very talented in that area. There are a number of careers that would have made use of those talents, and also helped him meet a reasonable number of young women to date. That's my example of why passion isn't enough for choosing a career. You also have to think about curiousity and what the rest of your life will be like. What would you like to learn more about every day for the rest of your life? That curiousity is what will drive you to accomplish and enjoy your work the most. Even if you aren't particularly talented in that area now, curiosity will help you develop talent beyond those who have more innate ability. Most innovations come from people who do things in new ways because of limitations (in part, Jackson Pollock did drip paintings because he did not draw very well). The book's strengths are the many useful and appropriate suggestions for how to develop the experience, knowledge, and credentials to attract a shot at developing a career you want. What he describes are the best ways to do this, based on my experience in having hired lots of college graduates over the years. There are also lists of places to get even more information, depending on what you want to learn more about. These sources will encourage you to look around more than you otherwise would. Summer is a good time to do this kind of research. Parents, unless your daughter or son always happily does what you suggest, I would not encourage giving this book as a gift. This book needs to be discovered by the student to do the most good. Hopefully, college students will share the book with one another. If you think your student's roommate would read it, give the book to the roommate. Then, let nature take its course. By the way, the book is good at pointing out the trade-offs between higher grades and more activities. As a hirer, I always ask people basic questions about the subjects they have studied and test their knowledge and skill that way. I don't care whether it was learned in class or in an activity. Be prepared! After you finish reading this book, think about how you could apply its principles to the activities you would like to do as hobbies throughout the rest of your life. You never know, those hobbies might also develop into career opportunities. In any event, you will live a richer, more enjoyable life. Make the most out of your curiosity, your passion and your energy!
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Summary: A good book
Review: I do recommend this book to anyone who is unsure of college or what college can do for their future. I found it to be highly helpful; it is not the usual motivational stuff, but contained helpful facts and insights that you may not have thought about. For example, the author mentions that if possible, do not get good grades. Why? Well, you have to read the book to find out.
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Summary: When you listen to your heart, your life becomes a blessing!
Review: I first read "Major in Success" in 1994 and found it to be an exciting, inspirational, entertaining, creative and straightforward presentation of how we all have the capacity within us to recognize and achieve our life's passion. I recently read the revised version and it continues to motivate me personally and professionally. As a career counselor, it is the one book I recommend to my students, particularly first year students. Patrick, you are an inspiration and a wonderful role model. Oprah, if you are listening I would book this guy in a second!! Mary DeManss Recruitment Specialist/Career Advisor Career Development & Placement LOYOLA COLLEGE in MARYLAND
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Summary: When you listen to your heart, your life becomes a blessing!
Review: I first read "Major in Success" in 1994 and found it to be an exciting, inspirational, entertaining, creative and straightforward presentation of how we all have the capacity within us to recognize and achieve our life's passion. I recently read the revised version and it continues to motivate me personally and professionally. As a career counselor, it is the one book I recommend to my students, particularly first year students. Patrick, you are an inspiration and a wonderful role model. Oprah, if you are listening I would book this guy in a second!! Mary DeManss Recruitment Specialist/Career Advisor Career Development & Placement LOYOLA COLLEGE in MARYLAND
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Summary: A Good Resource
Review: I had the opportunity to read Patrick Combs' book about a year ago, and was glad I did. Instead of being your typical "rah-rah, go get 'em" type book, it was a helpful resource filled with real-life examples, success stories and concrete information (helpful web sites, resources, etc.). Although specifically targeted towards college-age students, the lessons and ideas behind the book can easily lend themselves to others job-hunting, looking to change their career path or those just trying to figure out what they want to do when they grow up. There isn't any book by itself that is going to make you successful, but this book is an important tool to have in your box on your path to fulfilling your destiny.
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Summary: A Good Resource
Review: I had the opportunity to read Patrick Combs' book about a year ago, and was glad I did. Instead of being your typical "rah-rah, go get 'em" type book, it was a helpful resource filled with real-life examples, success stories and concrete information (helpful web sites, resources, etc.). Although specifically targeted towards college-age students, the lessons and ideas behind the book can easily lend themselves to others job-hunting, looking to change their career path or those just trying to figure out what they want to do when they grow up. There isn't any book by itself that is going to make you successful, but this book is an important tool to have in your box on your path to fulfilling your destiny.
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Summary: Not Just For Those In College
Review: I have just finished reading Patrick Combs motivational book MAJOR IN SUCCESS. This book I will definitely re-read. I graduated from college 2 years ago and I still found this book inspiring and informative. This book is full of pro-active and life affirming advice. Mr. Combs is living proof that his idea's work...
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Summary: Jump start your future!
Review: I just finished reading the book 'Major in Success' Wow... is all I have to say after reading it! It really gave me some great ideas ... and feasible not to mention... that can really help me succeed in life, college and attaining my future career. After reading it there's so many things that I want to start doing now to keep my self on the right track. This is defiantly a book that I will recommend to my friends, as well as those who are soon to be entering college. It has great insight that has the potential to greatly impact lives!!
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