Join Young Voices for an engaging evening of conversation and connection as we host a book release party featuring Steven Zhou, author of the new book From First Job to Career: Research and Narratives — an insightful anthology exploring how we grow through work.
From First Job to Career weaves together inspiring first-job stories from people across diverse industries and backgrounds, offering career seekers of all ages the chance to connect with relatable experiences and hard-earned wisdom. This collection reveals the many paths people take in shaping their careers and serves as a valuable resource for readers to identify with and learn from others’ journeys.
Paired with a comprehensive review of research in vocational psychology and career counseling, Zhou’s book distills key principles and offers actionable strategies for navigating the job search and building a meaningful career.
Join us Tuesday, June 24, 6:00–8:00 PM EDT, at Mission Dupont, Washington, DC, with author Steven Zhou and a happy hour to follow.
Whether you're just starting out or reflecting on your own career path, this is an opportunity to explore how people find purpose in work — and how you can too.
This event is free to attend, RSVP is required. Space is limited, reserve your spot now!
About the Author:
Steven Zhou completed his Ph.D. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from George Mason University. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles on topics of leadership, personality, psychometrics, careers and the academic-practitioner gap. He is currently working on projects in new methods of conceptualizing and measuring leadership behavior, multidimensional forced choice (MFC) methods of measuring personality, the Chief of Staff role in businesses, the use of GPT for leadership ratings, and new conceptualizations of calling in careers. Steven has won several teaching and research awards from Mason, the American Psychological Association, the Society for I-O Psychology, and the International Leadership Association, and his research as a graduate student brought in almost $40,000 in external grant funding.
Outside of academia, Steven is on the Board of Directors for Project SHORT, a national non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved students by providing pro bono mentoring for graduate school applications. He also has four years of full-time applied work experience in human resources, data analytics, and non-profit management overseeing a $2 million annual budget, along with consulting experience in leadership development and data analysis. Steven is excited to start as Assistant Professor of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College in Fall 2025. You can find out more at his website, www.stevenzhou.us.
