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BOOK REVIEW Sink or Swim New Job. New Boss. 12 Weeks to Get It Right. Milo Sindell, M.S., and Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. Publisher: Adams Media Corporation (2006) ISBN: 1-59337-540-9 BOOK REVIEW BY NEVEIA CHAPPELL, SWE EDITORIAL BOARD his book is a week-to-week job transition guide for people starting new jobs, whether with a brand new company or within the same organization. Sink or Swim is helpful for new college graduates and seasoned professionals alike. It provides practical advice to help the new hire to efficiently and effectively transition into his or her new role within 90 days. The first 90 days on the job are the most important because that is T when you are most visible in your new role and are setting first impressions. Many companies don’t have a formal “on-boarding process,” and this book serves that purpose. Each chapter represents a different work week. A new objective is given each week, and the reader is given an opportunity to practice the five sink-or-swim skills: goal setting, effective time management, building your network and relationships, learning how to be a team player, and portraying the right professional image. Each week builds on the previous week’s experience. There is a weekly calendar at the end of each chapter to enable you to plan your work week based on what you just learned. or professionals, this book is not only a great refresher, but it also provides new information and a fresh perspective. As the author points out, knowing what to do is not the same as doing. Therefore, using this book as a step-by-step guide ensures that no critical steps in the transition process are overlooked. Plus, it is a great reminder about the types of activities “new” people should focus on. Sink or Swim is a must-read for the recent college graduate. It will help you to start off on the right foot and serve as a great reference and guide throughout your career. I F ISH IT! FIN PERFECT THE DEGREE YOU’VE www.finish-it.org earned. Spent a lot of time and hard work on it right? Go for the final touch. Take the FE Exam. Tell an employer you’re serious about being an engineer. I Move to the top of the resume stack I Stand out from other applicants I Get interviews faster LAUNCH THE CAREER YOU Turn that little e into a big E. Professional Engineers move up the career track faster and earn more. P.E.s are also winning candidates for management positions. Find out what it takes. Ask NCEES. . .www.finish-it.org deserve. L I E C E N S U R E : Y O U ’ R E W O R T H I T 76 SWE WINTER 2008 http://www.finish-it.org http://www.finish-it.org

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SWE - Winter 2008 Heritage Club President’s Note View from the Executive Suite Editor’s Page Readers’ Forum EWeek 2008 New Faces of Engineering The Leaky Science and Engineering Pipeline Why Do Women Leave the Engineering Work Force? A Greener America = New Growth Fields for Engineers The Off-On Ramp Revolution Recognizing the Historic Contributions of African-Americans Membership Information & Calendar A&B Women in Tune with Technology: SWE 2007 Conference Overview Keynote Address Achievement Award Region, Section, and Collegiate Awards SME Bowl and SWE Anniversaries Engineering World: Point of View: Why I Blog Career Toolbox Book Review SWE Smiles Opportunity Index SWE Scrapbook

SWE - Winter 2008

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