@ the Entry Level: On Survival, Success, & Your Calling as a Young Professional

by Michael Ball

@ THE ENTRY LEVEL is an intelligent, hard-hitting look at the dirty little secrets Corporate America hides from its newest recruits, exposing the system and empowering young professionals to survive... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972156607
• ISBN13: 9780972156608
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Pure Play Press
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Mr Ball's book really got me rolling

I've been in the workforce for almost twenty years, and am only now going back to college, but I felt like this book was written just for me. It talks about direction, and uses words we don't see enough of - like Passion, and Value. After working in customer service for so long, every word he said rang true. It is obvious he has studied many succesful people (from the quotes and anecdotes he sprinkles throughout the book) and is trying to pass on what he has learned from them while emphasizing that most important third dimension of work - satisfaction. (The first and second being Money and a Benefit Package *wink*)While the theme is a serious one, the book is a great read. Michael's style makes you feel like he's right there in the room telling his jokes in person. The intimacy really worked for me. I'm glad I picked this up - I might even change my major!

Incredible!

This book is a must read! It answers all the questions you were afraid to ask and those you never knew to ask. The author shares may of his own experiences with colorful detail and insight. I would recommend this book to any recent graduate heading out into the corporate world.

Valuable entertainment

This was by far one of the most important books that I've read. I have been in the legal industry for many years, and each year, our employee satisfaction has been decreasing. Many of things the author talks about are the same complaints that I have been hearing for years. It is comforting to know that there are other industries/people who have the same feelings that I have been hearing. I recommend this book for anyone who is currently in corporate America and is feeling despondent about their career, or for anyone who is about to enter the workforce, this is an enlightening book that should not be missed. Anyone who hasn't read this book is definitely missing on and hindering their careers.

Wonderful read!

This book is so unique in that the author takes a head-on view of the corporate world--he doesn't sugarcoat the reality of being in the trenches day-in and day-out.But time and again, he draws you back to the fact that you have to use your first couple of jobs to find your calling--to discover that work you're passionate about doing. Plus he shows you step-by-step how to go about doing that. So it's not negativity so much as it's reality and common sense. And it's written with such depth and humor...I (and all of my associates) strongly recommend this immensely enjoyable and exceedingly useful book!

Amazing!

Anyone who's in (or just about to enter) Corporate America and hasn't read this book is at a serious disadvantage! Not only does it show you how to work more effectively with managers and seniors, but it even talks about promotions and career paths, early decision-making, work - life balance, and how to build a personal "brand." Plus it really gets you to think about the deeper meaning of your career: where it's all leading, how money fits into the equation, and what you're going to want to look back on your life and see. The author obviously cares about his readers, and that makes it even more worthwhile. Truly an informative, provoking (and controversial) book!