Grad Expectations

by Rob Cross

When just surviving at work isn't enough! There's a different way - you can succeed after university through just being yourself. Nervous, anxious, alone... is what each of them felt on their very first day at World-Corp PLC. Sitting at the same table ready for their induction, Simon, Jane, Steve, Taylor and Angela had no idea what to expect. But here they were, having finished university and at the beginning of their journey into the professional world. Were they prepared for the challenges they would encounter? Will their careers turn out how they were hoping? The answers to these questions they didn't know, but they were about to find out. This book is packed with all you need to know about how to succeed in the new world of work after university.

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 14, 2009

Reviews

[Cherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not one to actively seek out self-help books, I had my doubts as to what a Graduate Handbook could offer me.

I was therefore pleasantly surprised by the practical, realistic advice offered in Grad Expectations.

The book presents a generic corporate setting and then follows the journeys of 5 graduates on their 2 year induction into the company. The problems presented were adequately realistic and the advice was given in a non-patronising manner which was appealing and made it easier to absorb.

The side stories were a fun distraction and allowed the advice to be contextualised, without being boring! I'd reccommend the book as a good little gift for a new graduate entering the professional workforce, or even to the individual struggling to come to grips with the working world and its politics. A good read.

[Claire Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yay for rob so proud ;)