Dr. Martin's book Welcome to the Professional World provides students a valuable insight into the types of principles and issues that they will face once they graduate and enter the workforce. Many of today's graduates have little or limited exposure to how the working world operates; this book helps to bridge that gap. --Keith Level, Engineering Instructor, Las Positas College Our students have really enjoyed Welcome to the Professional World . It is an easy read and immediately relevant. Many students have told me they thought it was one of the best books they have read in college because of its practicality. This includes students who first tell me "I hate to read!" Students who miss their initial internship class must read this book for part of their makeup work. I believe it prepares them to fit in to the work world right from the start.

I find this to be one of my favorite resources and the feedback I receive from students supports that." --Lauretta Simpson, MA, LPC, Associate Dir. Career and Counseling ServicesAquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI Praise for past editions of Welcome to the Professional World "Speaking directly to students, Gary Martin's Welcome to the Professional World , captures and illuminates the issues students need to address as they enter the world of work." --Larry Hill, Director of Cooperative Education, CSU Sacramento "One of the key success strategies for today's student is learning how to make the transition from being a student to a professional. Gary's book provides the assistance needed for anyone seeking professional career opportunities. A must resource for students and those who work with students." --Marty Ford, Dean of Cooperative Education and Career Services, Drexel University "Welcome to the Professional World is a book that every new professional should read. It provides a level of training and understanding from which all new professionals can benefit upon entering industry.

" --Heather Goodwin, Cisco Human Resources "Relevant, extremely informative, Welcome to the Professional World is an excellent collection of common sense information at a novice's fingertips. Where the parents and instructors left off, Welcome to the Professional World picks up to carry the student to success." --Fred Simpkins, Global Diversity, Hewlett Packard Company "After spending a year in career and technical preparation with our seniors, this book was given to each student at graduation as the perfect capstone to their high school careers." --Knute Momberg, Director of Career and Technical Education, Stockton Unified School District. "I am using this book as one of the texts in my Intro to Engineering course, because there are sections (stated in Principles) that give the potential engineer insightful and practical information about what they can and should expect when they enter the profession, e.g. ethics, communication skills, cultural sensitivity and efficiency". --Gill Cruz, P.

E., Engineering Faculty, Las Positas College "Welcome to the Professional World is beneficial to our program because it gives our students a valuable tool to take with them when they complete their short-term job training programs. Part of our success depends upon our students' abilities to find jobs when they leave. Welcome to the Professional World provides them with information, ideas and tips on how to find jobs and keep them so that they can become self-sufficient. All of our students will receive a copy of this book." --Ms. Tiffanie Panella, Director of CalWorks, San Joaquin Delta Community College.