Lauren Berger has done a phenomenal job in founding the Intern Queen brand and website. Completing 15 internships before founding her own brand allows for great advice and networking opportunities for her audiences. is Berger's second book where she dives into every category of on-the-job experiences. Welcome to the Real World
I have to admit that during the first half of this book, I was skeptical to the information I was reading. As I have previously blogged, my generation (millennials) are commonly viewed as know-it-all's. As a member of the ambitious and proactive generation, I had to finish the book before I could make any claims...and I was wrong! As a senior in college with a concentration in public relations, I am familiar with the importance of brand presence and interview skills. However having all the concepts and important details that one should prepare before an interview, once the job is obtained, and how to enhance networking all in one place--is in anyone's favor. Berger adds personal stories to attest to the importance of preparing ahead of time when it comes to budgeting, personal growth and time management in the office.
Berger's title for this book is perfect. The real world when it comes to finances, relationships, and goal setting are nowhere close to what is perceived in college. I started reading this book with the impression that I would be familiar with every concept that Berger described with an anecdote, and finished with picking up new acronyms, applications [for my phone] to download, and budgeting tips! I wish I could blog forever and give a two-page cheat sheet of all the tips that Berger provides--but I can't. The entire book is filled with useful content for professionals in the work field.
Without spoiling the entire book, here are a few topics that I really enjoyed reading:
I was looking for a book with all the answers. But then I realized with the help of this book, that the key is application. Effort, continuous learning and communication are the keys to professional success. Below is a great video of Rene Syler presenting the commencement speech to the Spring 2014 graduation class of LSU's Manship School of Mass Communication. This short video provides the quick push that you may need to verbally hear to accompany the advice in this book. Welcome to the summer of productivity and personal growth!
I have to admit that during the first half of this book, I was skeptical to the information I was reading. As I have previously blogged, my generation (millennials) are commonly viewed as know-it-all's. As a member of the ambitious and proactive generation, I had to finish the book before I could make any claims...and I was wrong! As a senior in college with a concentration in public relations, I am familiar with the importance of brand presence and interview skills. However having all the concepts and important details that one should prepare before an interview, once the job is obtained, and how to enhance networking all in one place--is in anyone's favor. Berger adds personal stories to attest to the importance of preparing ahead of time when it comes to budgeting, personal growth and time management in the office.
Berger's title for this book is perfect. The real world when it comes to finances, relationships, and goal setting are nowhere close to what is perceived in college. I started reading this book with the impression that I would be familiar with every concept that Berger described with an anecdote, and finished with picking up new acronyms, applications [for my phone] to download, and budgeting tips! I wish I could blog forever and give a two-page cheat sheet of all the tips that Berger provides--but I can't. The entire book is filled with useful content for professionals in the work field.
Without spoiling the entire book, here are a few topics that I really enjoyed reading:
- Finding a Mentor & Networking Externally [Chapter 5]: "Ralph Called Taylor a Flirt" --find out how this acronym will always help with connecting.
- The Busy Disease & Working Long Hours [Chapter 8]: Berger references an American Psychological Association study of violinists which proves that the amount of practicing does not always equate to better performance. Read The Role of Deliberate Practice in the Acquisition of Expert Performance to learn more on the study. Quantity doesn't always equal results!
- Your Social Life & FOMO [Chapter 10]: FOMO=fear of missing out. It's okay to miss events: social, professional and others. Saying no is sometimes a necessary. Taking care of yourself needs to always come first!
I was looking for a book with all the answers. But then I realized with the help of this book, that the key is application. Effort, continuous learning and communication are the keys to professional success. Below is a great video of Rene Syler presenting the commencement speech to the Spring 2014 graduation class of LSU's Manship School of Mass Communication. This short video provides the quick push that you may need to verbally hear to accompany the advice in this book. Welcome to the summer of productivity and personal growth!