First-job Survival Guide : How to Thrive and Advance in Your New Career

This unique, easy-to-read reference guide gives recent graduates practical, usable guidance and advice they need to thrive in their careers. Human resources personnel and hiring managers across the nation have begun to discover that an alarming percentage of new graduates do not have the necessary business knowledge and skills to succeed in a professional career. Answering that need, this unique, easy-to-read reference guide will give recent high school or college graduates who are new or relatively new to the workforce the practical, usable guidance and advice they need to thrive in the world of work. The book includes real stories, checklists, and self-tests for polishing your image and your on-the-job performance Introduction : surviving your very first day on the job It's all about image Your professional image Business writing basics Business etiquette Working with people Dealing with difficult co-workers Developing a positive relationship with your boss Seven ways to be an effective team member Skills for getting ahead Tapping into the positive side of conflict Situations Influencing others Maximizing your results. Human resources personnel and hiring managers across the nation have begun to discover that an alarming percentage of new graduates do not have the necessary business knowledge and skills to succeed in a professional career. A team of career, management, and image experts reveal the secrets for getting along and getting ahead at work in this unique and easy-to-read reference guide. Offers new graduates tips and practical suggestions to help them find and survive their first job, revealing common mistakes first-time employees make and presenting self-tests and checklists to help readers master the skills needed to thrive in the business world