Working World 101

After graduation, the real world can be an intimidating and foreign place for college graduates. Sure, they?ve spent the past four years cramming for exams, writing essays, and reading books, but they did so in the twentysomething bubble of their college campuses. Working World 101 fixes these problems by covering everything the recent grad needs to know in order to get in and get ahead in corporate life. Authors Bridget Graham and Monique Reidy break down the process of entering the professional world, including how to: ? Create the perfect resume ? Nail the interview ? Dress properly ? Be articulate and poised ? Carry on water-cooler-appropriate conversation With Working World 101 young people everywhere will develop the well-spoken poise, confidence, and professional attitude needed to succeed in the real world. AUTHOR: Bridget Graham (West Los Angeles, CA) is a former regional human resource manager at Frank?s Nursery, responsible for five states and 2,500 employees. She?s worked with companies such as Nordstrom, Klein Construction Group, and USCC (a distribution company with clients such as Mars Candy Company). She is currently a human resources business consultant and writes various employee publications such as handbooks, appraisals, and codes of conduct. Monique Reidy (Westlake Village, CA) currently writes for a number of websites, as well as local and international publications including: Westlake Magazine, Malibu Times, Working Nurse, Currents Magazine, and www.thesavvygal.com (which she cofounded). Prior to pursuing her writing passion, she owned and managed a design firm with clients including the L.A. Dodgers, Showtime Networks, and more.