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News and Events - Articles An Easier Way to Go David Bragen knows printing. A veteran of almost thirty years in the printing industry with major corporations such as RR Donnelley, North American Directory Corporation, Quebecor Printing Inc. and most recently as President - Directory Group & Book Specialty Sales for Quebecor World, Bragen also knows what's need to navigate through the challenges of any career.  In his new book, A Beginner's Guide to a Successful Career, David offers the reader a unique perspective on a number of career oriented topics. A Beginner's Guide to a Successful Career is targeted at those just entering the job market, individuals with only a few years of experience or those whose careers have seemed to stall in terms of further development. This book will help the reader peel back the layers and see what is hidden from view. This roadmap to success will help you avoid many of the pitfalls, which, if ignored, may develop into more serious problems.
Learn how to transform a job into a career, how to handle office politics, how to adopt your company's culture and develop career survival tactics. We'll help you find a mentor and succeed in your chosen career. A Beginner's Guide to a Successful Career investigates finding your first job, positioning yourself for promotion, learning how to make a sale and close a deal. Most important, you will discover that career development is a never-ending journey. Section One, "How to Start Your First Job with Twenty Years Experience," describes some of the hidden challenges that face everyone during their first venture into the trenches of the global business community. Being aware of these challenges and developing an action plan to address them will help you to identify and solve problems before they become mistakes. In Section Two, "Real Basic Street Smarts," the author presents the ABCs of success, including tips on travel, office politics, entertainment, and 23 other topics critical to your development as a top-notch business professional. For those who have just been promoted into management, Section Three, "Duplicity in Action: What's Your Management Style," is the perfect introductory primer on a variety of management issues, chief among them, developing your management style. The tips and suggestions presented here will help you to feel comfortable in your expanded role and to build a highly productive, motivated team. Section Four, "By George, He Can Sell Ice to an Eskimo," is a step-by-step overview of the sales process. You will learn how to get your points across, build a consensus agreement, and close the deal. This information is valuable for everyone in both sales and non-sales positions. "The book is a great introductory overview of today's business environment." says Bragen. "It makes a great gift for the recent graduate, a newly hired employee or as a back to basic review for those with years of experience, or moving on to new challenges." A Beginner's Guide to a Successful Career can be purchased on-line at Amazon.com, Booksamillion.com, BarnesandNoble.com and iUniverse.com. 370+ pages, authored by David A. Bragen, ISBN 0-595-31539-9 Published on: 05/31/2004 |
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