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Not Intuitively Obvious: Transition to the Professional Work Environment

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I've seen the author speak at multiple seminars and have walked away with something new every time. The book itself provides great advice which helped me land and survive my 1st internship! 5 stars

This book is a must read with detailed and specific information on how to stand out and wow your employers in this increasingly competitive work market. As a graduating college student the information offered by Dr. Rodriguez has proved to be both insightful and beneficial to jump start the career. Thanks for all your work.

His book has ideas and theories that help any student transition from the college/university level to the professional world. This book was such a great investment and good to have on hand when job searching positively and absolutely recommend this book to anyone!

Great Book!
After reading the book it became clear that the steps needed to make the transition are relatively simple, but as Dr. Rodriguez states " It depends how much you want it". It gives a different perspective on how to approach the workforce and truly makes you think "outside the box"

I highly recommend this book to ALL students in a college/university institution because it is never too early to prepare yourself

Common sense can get you far, but it isn't the answer to everything. "Not Intuitively Obvious: Transition to the Professional Work Environment..." is a combination memoir and business manual from one J.A. Rodriguez, a senior manager of a highly successful company. Offering perspective from the middle management, he gives readers much advice on honing their craft to inspire the most from their employees. "Not Intuitively Obvious" is a fine addition to any business collection focusing on management.

Definitely a good book for those looking for a concise guide book into what makes people successful in the working world. Whether in corp business, non-profit, not-for-profit, private sector, or public sector, this book provides a frame work for those who want to know how to get ahead the right way! It goes into how to positively present yourself in different situations, how to effectively work with coworkers / superiors / customers, and ALOT of other topics that are "not intuitively obvious".

Being a senior in college waiting to graduate in a few months, I'm glad I read this book. It's a very useful tool for anyone trying to find the pathway to success after college. Much of his pointers and tips are things that I would have never thought about. Great read! HIGHLY recommended.

Kirkus Discoveries Book Review

Not Intuitively Obvious

Rodriguez Jr., J.A.
NOT INTUITIVELY OBVIOUS
Xlibris (180 pp.)
August 12, 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4415-1542-1
Paper: 978-1-4415-1541-4

The first in the Not Intuitively Obvious series of business books is geared toward helping
prospective candidates transition to a professional work environment--and thrive.

In a crowded business-nonfiction market, how-to resources are as rare as grains of sand on a beach. However, it's rare indeed to find a business guide that combines brevity, precision and practicality, all in under 200 pages. How does someone with little or no experience in a professional setting avoid the pitfalls, booby traps and slippery slopes endemic to that world? For Rodriguez, the answer is simple--listen and learn from those who have succeeded and don't make their mistakes. Not only does the author list these mistakes, he offers the best practices to nip those errors in the bud, saving newbie professionals much angst, missed opportunities and bruised egos. The road begins with developing a foundational mindset. In less adept hands, the definition of this thinking would be punctuated with platitudes and business-speak, but not here. Rodriguez offers readers nuggets of hard-learned lessons and pithy advice that will speed any wannabe professional toward their goal. Not Intuitively Obvious jampacks an incredible amount of good sense, actionable lines of attack and business best practices into a small yet powerful package. This is not just a booklet of bullet points and action items though. Each chapter is written in concise, well-considered prose that does not waste space or the reader's time. The author's suggestions are valuable and relevant to today's workplace environment, and the book provides no-nonsense, no-frills advice designed for quick assimilation and even quicker execution. New entrants into the workforce--and experienced workers hoping for a leg up--will find this an indispensable guide.

Engaging, concisely written and exceedingly accessible.

Kirkus Discoveries, Nielsen Business Media, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
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You hear it from your parents, friends, families, etc..."You must be successful in life to succeed!" Well that's good and dandy. However, how do we show them? This book illustrate how to do so. Awesome pointers and tips. Congrats. J.A. Rodriguez

This book is one of the greatest advantages to think outside of the box in the business world. Have you ever asked yourself "If I could go back in time, I would..."? Reading this will do that by taking a highly respected business man's experience, putting it in a book, and giving you the knowledge to be an accomplished business man/woman.
I am a former teacher, former Marine, a Mathematics graduate, and a current Naval officer.If I could go back in time, I would have been ahead of the curve with the information I learned from this book; however, Im using it now and it has helped me abundantly.