30-Day Graduate in Minneapolis, MN
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I have tried to cut back or quit having wine every evening many times to reduce my calorie in-take and to be healthier. I am now a 30-Day graduate & have found I can relax at the end of the day without wine. I like this book so much, I am going to go through it again and apply the solutions to overeating. The daily solutions and the journaling are insightful for many aspects of life.
2899235
I landed a temp job where I was supposed to be "good at Microsoft Access."  I'd barely used it and hadn't touched the program in 7 years.  I tested well just guessing on the temp agency's exam, but I thought I'd need to bone up just in case I had to really know what I was doing when I got to my assignment.

This was the book I found at the library, and I went from zero to hero in a long weekend.  I did take the time to read all the marginal notes, though--I think that helped.

I'm going to buy it for my boss now that I'm leaving.  I doubt she'll read it--she'll probably just hire another "expert" temp--but I think that even someone who doesn't like computers could read this book and get comfortable using the program in a week.
811337
My opinion: Reviewed for the publisher, I believe that this is probably Maxwell's best book to date and a must read for new grads, early careerists, someone stagnantly unemployed/underemployed or just dissatisfied with their current path in life.

Utilizing Maxwell's typical concise format, he lays out how people reach their potential and steps/exercizes for doing so. He also gives real life examples as well as quotes to ponder in one's own reflection and growth process. It is laid out in very simple, short, though-provoking chapters and with 15 laws, comes in at about 200 pages.

I can tell you that I know I will be purchasing it for some people in my life!
1627560
I have nearly always gone to school, but for the past several years I've rather lost my sense of direction with respect to educational goals.  Recently, though, I was browsing through a catalogue for a local community college and discovered a cabinetmaking degree.  I've gotten rather burned out on nursing--not enough to give it up entirely, but certainly to have doubts about working many shifts at the bedside once I'm past 62!  But I'm also a bit of a workaholic; that is, I definitely need to feel like I'm doing something constructive.  A career in cabinetmaking seemed to fit the bill, so I've registered for two night courses (out of 17 required) so that by the time I'm ready to retire, I'll have Plan B in place!
For both courses the recommended text is Umstattd and Davis's Modern Cabinetmaking.  It's a beautiful, well written, and thorough book on the cabinetmaker's craft, and covers everything from design, drafting, forestry and milling principles, wood types, non-wood products (glass, plastic, ceramic), hardware, processing wood for products, discussions of tools and techniques, finishes, and furniture design, to the employment opportunities available in cabinetmaking.  It's such an exciting and informative volume, that I got almost 1/3 of the way through the 854 pages of the book within a couple of days before my classes even began.
Tonight it's Basic Woodworking Fundamentals, tomorrow it's POWER TOOLS!!!  (Boy, if anyone had told me when I was a little girl I'd be this excited about a trip to the hardware store, I'd have thought they were crazy.)
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The typical college curriculum includes classes like literature, history, and philosophy, but is missing far more practical topics that come up again and again once college or grad school are over. This leaves many young people struggling to learn simple lessons the hard way in the first years of their career.

This book does a great job covering the basics that are key to getting ahead in the workforce. Areas like understanding and serving customers, networking, and managing your career are covered in clear, short chapters, with funny and insightful anecdotes from the author's career at AT&T. Makes a great gift for "young professional" relatives.
1735117
great book for graduates! PS - this is a great price for this book. It is $18.99 at Target.
2096744
This book makes networking easy! Anyone embarking on a new career journey or looking to get ahead will benefit from the book's clear advice, mindful activities, sample resources, and first-hand stories. I started reading the book on my way home from a meeting one afternoon and I couldn't put it down  I missed my stop and ended up in Brooklyn! It was worth it, I picked up some great advice for how to follow-up and take that relationship to the next level.
483390
This was purchased for my grandson to support his dreams of obtaining his Batchlors degree followed by a masters degree.  There were those who said he wouldn't be able to obtain this goal.  He's on his way, he'll have his Batchlors degree in one year, graduating in August 2016.  Upon graduation he will apply for continuing education at Harvard seeking his masters.  I'm his biggest fan and cheer leader.  Nana
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I wish this book was available before I left university! It might have stopped me falling into the trap of becoming a finished artist and not fulfilling my dream of becoming a designer, which I am only just embarking on again now. It covers many bases as a student I was not taught. Universities and colleges are pumping out so many graphic designers that you need that edge to get that job over the next person. Of course you need your own passion but this book inspires you to work hard and tough it out until you get that step leading in the right direction.

This book is a very easy read and hard to put down. It quickly and effectively lays out the advice and tips on how to get a job as designer. It has a very personable approach and it was interesting to hear Ram's journey and hardships in his own path to success.
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As a recent undergraduate, I've been struggling to figure out my next step. I considered a few different post-graduate programs and college programs, but I never felt truly invested in any of them. It was more like I was picking the options that seemed the most attainable and realistic to me. I finally settled on program, but how did I know it was the right choice?
A big portion of the application process was writing a personal essay (an elaborate mission statement, if you will -- and this is something that I struggle with. Whether it's defining myself and my workstyle or selling myself and my accomplishments, writing about myself has always been something that I found difficult. So I sat down with my copy of (Re)Boot Your Career and worked my way through the first few exercises. Not only did the exercises leave me with more than enough fodder for my personal essay, but I had a newfound confidence in my decision to return to academia. The PAVF personality was spot-on in recognizing how I'm hardwired when it comes to working, and the Backpack exercise really showed me how my experiences, big or small, have shaped me, and what they say about my qualities and values. The tips about resume building are refreshing and helpful, as Ragan and Gibbons encourage one resume tailored to YOU, as opposed to many versions tailored to fit different jobs. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who is even slightly questioning their present career or their future options. Self-reflection is not always easy, but if you are serious about finding your niche and building a resume to support it, this book is a great place to start.
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Not too long ago, I met two grown men in vastly different positions in their work field. One was a PR manager for a Fortune 500 company; the other was a professor at a high school. The former graduated from Maryland with a Bachelor degree in Communications, the other- high school professor- had an MBA from American University in Business Management. The obvious question that echoes in your head, as it did in mine, is why did the guy with an MBA find himself with a much less profitable job. The answer to this question lay in his answer to the question I asked the day I met him which was "do you have any connections in American that may help me get into their MBA program?" As you are probably guessing, his answer was no. He went through his entire two years at AU without making any significant contacts and this coyness resulted in the second-rate fate of his career. The former Maryland graduate, however, was a networking mogul. He kept a palm pilot filled with the names and numbers of old friends and acquaintances. This is the essence of this book. It speaks of the importance of networking as well as, and most importantly, how to do it well. If networking is an art then Ferrazzi is a Grand Artiste.
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This book is an excellent resource for the first time job seeker and a perfect gift for a recent grad!  Highly recommended.
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So, I gave this four stars, because I've been in industry for 15 years, and it's a review; would have taken the short version if I found one anywhere near as useful.  Seems like a great book aimed at someone starting out in a career in technology.

If you want to be a project manager, or a program manager, it's solidly worth a read, either for someone coming out of school, or for someone looking to transition across to one of those jobs.
183523
This is a short, "straight to the point" book about a proven method to study and pass the PMP exam on the first try in as little as 14 days. What I especially found useful was the memorization techniques (using Mnemonics) for remembering the PMBOK Process Group and Knowledge Areas (PGKA) along with the cost management formulas. That has aided my study and retention of the material greatly. I will be taking the PMP exam next month so this was a great find to bolster my existing study plan. You will still need to study the Rita's PMP exam prep book and browse through the PMBOK but this is another quality tool in your "study toolbox".
1208161
Les' book was one that I considered a "must read." As a current graduate student in Meteorology, I will be entering the working world in less than 1 year. "For What It's Worth" gives simple, yet articulate advice on how to "wow" your bosses or fellow employees and work your way up the company ranks. I have already used some of Les' negotiation advice when finding an error within my current company's pay system. I used Les' words of wisdom to improve (fix) not only my company's policy, but to increase my pay as well. It worked out well for both sides and made everyone happy.

Les takes you on a journey through his younger years, and how he was able to persevere through many hardships. He really does show that your dreams can be accomplished with the right mindset, motivation, and daily goals set forth. Fantastic read.
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Seven years ago I was working at a library when a patron returned this book. The title caught my eye, and since I was ready to update my resume I checked it out.
My resume was 2 pages going on 3. One of my goals was to reduce the size. Also, I was looking for a job in a field where I had no employment history and was not "qualified" from an educational viewpoint either. But I knew I had something to offer if I could get potential employers to look beyond my "employment history" and "education" and see my potential (and give me an interview).
Shortly after that I saw an ad for a job I really wanted and wrote up a one-page qualifications statement tailored to the job I wanted. I got the job and 7 years later I am still working with the same company, and I'm still greatful to the author of this book.
The approach presented in this book is useful and worth knowing about. I liked the book because it made sense, and introduced a method of presenting oneself I had never seen or heard of before, despite having read several books.
There are some really good examples. The one that struck me most was for a highly qualified homemaker with lots of experience, but no previous employment history. Anyone can learn from her experience.
If you are looking at changing careers, or beginning one, buy this book. I am glad it is still in print as the concepts covered are just as useful now as they were to me 7 years ago.
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I didn't read it as much as I should while in school, but all the advice for preparing for the job hunt, including interviewing, cover letters, resumes, what to ask the employer, what to expect them to ask you, and etiquette, was DEAD on.  I carried it to seven interviews.  Every question listed was asked in some form or another.  I found it very useful, even though I'd had a previous career and this wasn't my first time interviewing.  Higher level terms and management concepts which might be "boring" or "fluff" as mentioned in other reviews really did come in to play.  Shared governance?  You want to work in a hospital that has that in place for it's nursing staff.  Magnet facility? Check!

4 of my interviews were panel interviews of 5 to 9 persons.  3 of my interviews asked if I knew the mission and vision for the hospital.  I wouldn't have thought to prepare in such detail prior to the first phone interview if not for this book.  If your goal is to work for a top hospital or to enter a new graduate RN program (residency or intern program as they're sometimes called), then you need to be prepared to understand the management and business side of your future employer as much as your individual role and responsibilities.