On Black Friday at 2:00pm we welcome Stillwater resident and new author Adam Dince as he presents Hopeful to Hired: How to Score the Job You Want Straight Out of College. Stop by to congratulate Adam and get your signed copy!

About the book: In today’s job market, only a quarter of college graduates have jobs that are related to their major. Add to that massive amounts of student debt and economic uncertainty, and graduation can feel more like a time of panic than of hope. In the face of this adversity, how can students prepare themselves for career success while still in college? The secret lies in using college years as an opportunity to build professional networks, improve soft-skills, and create an effective online personal brand, so that students can hit the ground running after graduation. In Hopeful to Hired, Adam Dince covers everything undergraduate and graduate students need to know now so that they are ready to find their dream job when they begin entering the workforce. This book proves indispensable not only for college students but for anyone preparing to enter the job hunt—from the military, high school, or even another job. This empowering book will take the dread out of graduation and help lead you seamlessly into your dream job.

About the author: Adam Dince is an author and digital marketing professional. In addition, he is a college instructor and guest lecturer at various universities. For the past four years, Adam has been a featured speaker at AdFed’s annual Student Ad Summit (SAS) and a variety of other collegiate and industry events. Each year, Adam mentors college students in his community as a way to give back to others.