The advice that Alexandra gives is immensely useful for anyone who works, regardless of age or experience. As an executive and career coach, I have observed that, surprisingly, age often has little to do with knowing how to look for a job, remain positive, deal with challenging colleagues, or demonstrate good etiquette in the workplace—all important topics Alexandra covers in They Don’t Teach Corporate in College, Revised Edition.

Working has become increasingly difficult—a trend I don’t ever see changing. An environment of constant flux and circumstances that you have no control over; relentless communication; burnout from workload and what seems like worthless work; a decrease in opportunities for advancement; mixed messages about work-life balance; the longing to do something meaningful, which can conflict with a desire to earn good money; and impatience with having to follow a particular path to get ahead all contribute to the complexity of working today. Fortunately, your ability to successfully cope with any or all of these has so much to do with adhering to the strategies, tactics, and behaviors that Alexandra talks about in this book.

Alexandra and I share a common philosophy about people and work. You spend an enormous amount of time working, and it’s ideal to be gratified most of the time. Alexandra’s best practices are a surefire way to transition into the corporate world with ease, and to set yourself up for a long and satisfying career in business.