GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 14, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- For college graduates and others entering the workforce, dozens of books claim to provide inside knowledge on having a successful career. One new book, Emerging Professionals (now available through AuthorHouse), by Joe Kanka, rises above the rest by offering "real world" advice about numerous aspects of business and detailed steps to take in achieving one's dreams.
Kanka provides a comprehensive and structured program to build a prominent career. He helps people develop a plan for transitioning from student to employee, one of the most difficult aspects of entering the working world after high school or college. With a straightforward writing style, Kanka also offers valuable advice for the first few years of employment, such as how to handle adversity at work and establish realistic expectations.
Like many career books, Emerging Professionals includes information such as writing resumes and departing a company with class. Kanka takes it a step further, however, by including a substantial amount of information about assessing one's skills, accomplishments and marketable qualities. He also touches on a subject many professionals overlook: the importance of crafting a personal "brand" that ensures one's reputation is in good standing and leaves positive impressions on clients, colleagues and employers.
Finally, Kanka provides readers with proven methods for maintaining one's career. He writes extensively about how to create and update detailed contact lists and cultivate outstanding relationships with others. Charts for spelling out goals, milestones and achievements are included, as are various templates that help ensure great results.
Emerging Professionals is a remarkable resource for those departing on their journey into the business world, from the first day on the job until their career goals are accomplished.
Kanka has experience in nearly every facet of today's business world. He provides professional development programs, business and career coaching services, training seminars and leadership assessment. Throughout his 25 year career, he has held management and executive positions at AT&T, Bell Atlantic, KGM, Startec Global Communications and Unica Guia. He lives in Maryland with his wife and four sons. His second book, Competitive Readiness, will be released in 2005 (also through AuthorHouse). More information is available at www.joekanka.com.
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