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First Edition ©2026 Nichole Harken Formats: Print
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Authors
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Nichole Harken
Nichole Zumbach Harken is an Instructor in the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Northern Iowa. She also serves as the Internship Director for the program and has won various teaching awards. Her goal is to help students find their purpose and passion, to nurture those things, and help them realize "its not how smart you are, but how you are smart."
Table of Contents
- Prologue
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Career Well-Being
- Navigating the Search
- Finding Purpose and Passion
- Communicative Professionalism
- Discrimination and Harassment
- The First Six Months
- Time Management and Goal Setting
- Exploring Entrepreneurship
- Interviewing
- International Work and Travel
- Leading Virtual Meetings
- Working Remotely
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Social Well-Being
- Online Presence
- Personal Branding
- Becoming and Connecting as an Alumni
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Financial Well-Being
- Retirement
- Investing
- Personal Finance and Budgeting
- Tax Basics
- Insurance
- Navigating Offers
- Negotiating Offers
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Physical Well-Being
- Employee Benefits
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Community Well-Being
- Independence and Relocation
- Working and Engaging in Nonprofit Work
- Engaging in Philanthropy
- Civics
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Recommended Reading
- Communication
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice
- Finance/Budgeting
- Leadership
- Personal Growth
- Work Ethics/Behaviors
- Nonprofit/Philanthropy Work
- Acknowledgments
Product Updates
Authors
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Nichole Harken
Nichole Zumbach Harken is an Instructor in the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Northern Iowa. She also serves as the Internship Director for the program and has won various teaching awards. Her goal is to help students find their purpose and passion, to nurture those things, and help them realize "its not how smart you are, but how you are smart."
Table of Contents
- Prologue
-
Career Well-Being
- Navigating the Search
- Finding Purpose and Passion
- Communicative Professionalism
- Discrimination and Harassment
- The First Six Months
- Time Management and Goal Setting
- Exploring Entrepreneurship
- Interviewing
- International Work and Travel
- Leading Virtual Meetings
- Working Remotely
-
Social Well-Being
- Online Presence
- Personal Branding
- Becoming and Connecting as an Alumni
-
Financial Well-Being
- Retirement
- Investing
- Personal Finance and Budgeting
- Tax Basics
- Insurance
- Navigating Offers
- Negotiating Offers
-
Physical Well-Being
- Employee Benefits
-
Community Well-Being
- Independence and Relocation
- Working and Engaging in Nonprofit Work
- Engaging in Philanthropy
- Civics
-
Recommended Reading
- Communication
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice
- Finance/Budgeting
- Leadership
- Personal Growth
- Work Ethics/Behaviors
- Nonprofit/Philanthropy Work
- Acknowledgments
Product Updates
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MPS Order Search Tool (MOST) is a web-based purchase order tracking program that allows customers to view and track their purchases. No registration or special codes needed! Just enter your BILL-TO ACCT # and your ZIP CODE to track orders.
Canadian Stores: Please use only the first five digits/letters in your zip code on MOST.
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Learn more about our Bookstore programs here: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/contact-us/booksellers
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If you’re a verified instructor, you can request a free sample of our courseware, e-book, or print textbook to consider for use in your courses. Only registered and verified instructors can receive free print and digital samples, and they should not be sold to bookstores or book resellers. If you don't yet have an existing account with Macmillan Learning, it can take up to two business days to verify your status as an instructor. You can request a free sample from the right side of this product page by clicking on the "Request Instructor Sample" button or by contacting your rep. Learn more.
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HM Next Step
Next Step is designed for senior capstone and professional development courses, supporting students as they prepare for the transition beyond college. The text focuses on portfolio development, career readiness, and professional skill-building to help students reflect on their academic experiences and articulate them in professional contexts.
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