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Critical Fourteen Years

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This is one of those rare books that you can't put away. It is written in a very clear way with lots of references to other great books. It contains numerous tips on finding the job you like and surviving in the corporate world. The author is right that the first 14 years of your professional life are the most critical, so you better read this books before it is too late.

I brought this book two years ago and it has been a continual source of information! It helps you deal with any boss, conniving co-workers, office politics and image building, how to recognize a good company/employee fit, resume and networking tips and how to know when it's time to get moving on from a job that isn't working out. Been laid off or fired? Then this book is definately for you!

It has alot of basic common-sense advice that every worker at any level of the company should learn. It is targeted to the Gen X, but I am not sure how the younger ones of my generation will react to the 'kindly old man' tone of the book. If you have not read a workplace self-help book, this will be good start. It does not give advice for specific situations, but it does ofter you references for more information on a subject. It's really a read for the 'Y' Generation.

A good, quick, and clear read for any recent grad stepping into the business world. I read it 13 years ago and hand it out to new grads today. Colleges leave a practical gap that this text helps to address.

I thought this title was a great general guide to interactions in and important aspects of the workplace. I read it when I was 27 and dealing with a ton of office politics, but I would have found it incredibly helpful before starting my first full-time job.
A great read for someone trying to decide on a career or dealing with a new work environment. It's a quick, friendly, easy read that you'll come back to time and time again.

Good luck!