The first year on the job can be make-or-break time in a new professional's career. But employers say that graduating college students often are unprepared for the challenges of working life. The New Professional is the voice of experience, offering expert advice on how to navigate the transition to work and the first year on the job. It includes:
• interviews with new hires and their managers
• what employers expect
• common pitfalls for new professionals
• how to earn respect and credibility
• how to deal with a difficult boss
• coping with the stresses and strains of work
• fast-starter tips to help set your course through the first year
Everyone discovering the risks and rewards of a new career will find The New Professional an indispensable stepping-stone on the road to success.