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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 A Hiring Manager's View May 22, 2006
By V. Schmidt
"Sr. Manager"
I am a hiring manager in a major corporation that actively recruits and hires interns and co-ops. I recommend that aspiring summer interns and those who want year-round co-op positions read Jengyee's book. It will prepare you for finding the internship or co-op position that suits your needs and it will give you insight on what your employer expects from you. Jengyee's experiences (both the positive and not-so-positive) show students that they can and must be proactive in creating the work experience that they will learn from and enjoy. Her book is full of contemporary and accurate information written from the heart of someone who has recently experienced it!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Key to Success Mar 05, 2006
By Cindy
This book changed my attitude towards the recruiting process. I started putting more effort and time into internship hunting and treating it as a "4-unit" class. Tips about interviews, you might say, can be found anywhere. But messages Jengyee is sending can help you see the recruiting process from a different angle. I successfully obtained coop from IBM, and I will be an intern at Microsoft this summer. I strongly recommend this book!
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
really a good book for all Apr 22, 2006
By JiaLin
Got Jengyee's book form my cousin. She told me it would be a "useful" book,especially for me---a junior in college.
I found that's true after I read it. Jengyee's book is easy to read which is good for someone like me whose native language is not english. Meanwhile,I learnd so much from her personal experiences and wise advices. The tips offered are applicable to all. I hope I could found this book earlier.
The truth is Jengyee's book is shining. if u don't believe, get one asap.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Organization Rules! Jun 06, 2006
By Steven W. Nichols
Stating that the author really knows her stuff about career investigation would be a colossal understatement. In this book Jengyee Liang shows that anyone can land a great job if they are only willing to get organized and maintain their self discipline.
As an HR professional I've seen many college students flounder in both the interview and the job environment. The reasons they fail range from simple ignorance of corporate behavior to an inability to change their mindset from that of a student. Jengyee addresses a great deal of these types of issues as she walks you through, step-by-step, from the initial interest in a career field all the way through to how to act on the job itself. Throughout she shows a great amount of insight as to how the corporate machine operates.
Some of her advice I like most includes:
* It's a numbers game - the more companies you see and interview - the more likely you are to land a great position.
* Grades and college clubs can get you in the door but they alone won't buy your way into a quick career path.
* Preparation is the key to standing out from the crowd both in the interview and on the job.
* Social networks are every bit as important as your work habits. Having one without the other will often result in an unhappy job experience.
* Always remember to keep the main thing the main thing. Side projects on the job are a great way to expand your knowledge, just don't let them divert your attention from your main duties.
"Hello Real World" is a great first effort and we should look forward to many more great things from the author in the future.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Honest Career Advice Apr 10, 2006
By D. Tam
This book is the most honest and thoughtful summary of a college student's internship and first-job experiences. The author's anecdotes and experiences summarize knowledge I wish I had known during my college years. I highly recommend this book for those currently seeking internships or entry-level positions. You will not find this level of honesty or personal advice in other resources.
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