How to Succeed in Your First Job Tips for New College Graduates

by Holton, Elwood F.; Naquin, Sharon S.

• ISBN13: 9781583761663
• ISBN10: 1583761667
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-02-12
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Summary

Built around author Ed Holton's dynamic 12-step process- extensively field-tested and firmly grounded in research- these three volumes give new university graduates and their supervisors, as well as seasoned professionals who've changed jobs, essential insights and tools for mastering a variety of transition challenges.

Author Biography

Elwood F. Holton III is Professor of Human Resource Development and Executive Director of the Center for Leadership Development at Louisiana State University Sharon S. Naquin is Assistant Professor of Human Resource Development and Director of the Office of HRD Research at Louisiana State University

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
The Art of Being New	1	(5)
What College Failed to Teach You	6	(8)
Adopt the Right Attitudes	14	(5)
Adjust Your Expectations	19	(2)
Master Breaking-in Skills	21	(4)
Manage the Impressions You Make	25	(3)
Build Effective Relationships	28	(4)
Become a Good Follower	32	(4)
Understand Your Organization's Culture	36	(3)
Adapt to the Organizational System	39	(3)
Understand Your New-Hire Role	42	(4)
Develop Work Smarts	46	(3)
Master the Tasks of Your Job	49	(2)
Acquire the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities You Need	51	(2)
Taking Responsibility for Your First-Year Success	53	(4)
The Quick-Start Learning Tool	57	(10)
Conclusion: Get on the ``Success Spiral''	67	(2)
Appendix A: Quick-Start Learning Templates	69	(9)
Appendix B: Quick-Start Personal Action Plan	78	(2)
Index	80	(4)
Related Books	84	(1)
About the Authors	85