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Make the move from diploma to desk without making the “First Job Fumbles” others have~ Learn to be the Leader of the Pack:  

Graduating from college and starting a career is exciting and scary, all at the same time. One of my passions is helping college graduates be successful in their careers. In my newly released book, When Reality Hits: What Employers Want Recent College Graduates to Know, I share the secrets to success, by telling you what managers want you to know and don’t have time to tell you themselves.

 The following is a sneak preview from When Reality Hits. 

Their expectations start with a foundation of integrity, trust, ethical behavior, and honesty. Add a positive attitude, a smile on your face, a good work ethic, and a professional appearance, and you’re on your way to a successful career. They’ll expect you to meet deadlines, follow through on your commitments, pay attention to details, and do quality work. They’ll want you to think outside of the box and have great organizational skills, so you don’t lose the box.

They’ll want you to go with the flow and keep your cool when everything changes. Be confident, not cocky. Be curious, courteous, and competent. And be dedicated, dependable, and determined. They’ll want you to understand that excellent communications skills are a must. And being a team player is not optional. They’ll want you to know it all, but not act as if you do. And this is just part of what employers want you to know.

When you start your career, you’ll quickly realize your success will be based on your attitude, not your aptitude. If you look at any job description, you’ll see it lists the qualifications for the position. In addition to a degree and perhaps some years of experience, the rest of the job description lists “soft skills,” such as the ability to communicate on a professional level, business etiquette savvy, how to build and nurture relationships, and much more.

In When Reality Hits, I’ll help you meet and exceed your manager’s expectations by revealing behaviors that are critically important in the workplace.  Some of the topics in the book include:

The difference between the college world and the real world

Eleven things you need to know about emails

What comes first – work or life?

Why you should be nice to everyone you meet along the way

You made a mistake – now what?

Ten things that will drive your boss crazy

Watch for future articles about these and other College Life Topics at ChickSpeak.com