Sink Or Swim!: New Job. New Boss. 12 Weeks to Get It Right.

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Sink Or Swim!: New Job. New Boss. 12 Weeks to Get It Right.
by Milo Sindell, Thuy Sindell
from Adams Media

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• useful for someone right out of school but useless for anyone else
  Nearly all the advice in this book is for individuals right out of school going on to their first jobs. Even then it is weak. For example, it has advice such as learning as much about the industry the employer is involved in and the company itself in the first week on the job. Is this not something that should have been done before even an interview? Other advice includes not speaking to loudly while at one's cubicle. Most of the advice in the book is along these lines. Not of much (if any use) to someone... more info

• Excellent guide for earning respect in any job...
  This book is awesome and very readable. Being so clearly written and straight to the point, it makes for a quick read and serves as a great reference.
  While geared towards a business environment, the survival guide is written from a unique perspective which gives deep insight into the psychology of managers and coworkers.
  I truly wish I had "Sink or Swim" for my first job. That would have helped me to avoid so many small mistakes which I was totaly oblivious to. It's just jam packed full of useful... more info

• Helpful survival guide for new employees
  This book is perfect for new college graduates or inexperienced employees starting new jobs. Milo and Thuy Sindell provide a wealth of information about proper business conduct and etiquette, including a checklist for recommended activities during your first 12 weeks on the job. Although the material is basic and somewhat repetitive (just like a start-up job), we think the book would make a great gift for anyone who is just beginning to learn the workplace ropes.

• Read This and Refer Back
  Within the first week of starting my new job at a startup internet company, I came across this book and it made all the difference. Working at a startup can often be disjointed, especially since we didn't have an office to call our own. By incorporating some of the advice in my weekly routines, I created a structure for myself that I continue to follow. The advice was clear, concise and right on.
  This is definitely a must-read for anyone starting a new job.

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