Beginning Your Counseling Career: Graduate Preparation and Beyond is written to benefit counselors-in-training as well as postgraduates who are starting entry-level counseling positions. The book is divided into five sections and addresses: graduate preparation for masters level counseling students and doctoral level counselor education students, key elements when transitioning from student to professional, minority and international students in counseling and counselor education, and special topics for professional school counselors. The book incorporates discussions on completing an online counseling degree, counselor identity, counselors’ role in private practice, completing a dissertation, pursuing licensure, and becoming a supervisor. There is also discussion of balancing school, career and raising a family, and even discussion addressing dual roles when serving as a school counselor and athletic coach.

The book has useful information for those aspiring to be professional counselors, including both traditional (full-time students with no work experience) and nontraditional students (students who work and have a family while attending classes). It stands out in having discussions of many useful aspects of counseling for both school and mental health counselors. This is a must have book for future counselors in practicum and internship classes, as well as those who are seeking additional guidance while completing doctoral research. This book also provides useful information suitable for counseling students within the United States as well as those studying counseling globally.