When a student must write a certain number of pages for their term paper, they often increase the font and margins to compensate for lack of content. That's kind of what this book feels like. It's 72 pages, but some of those are blank ("for you to take notes in") and other pages have wide margins and lots of white space. Honestly, if each "chapter" (one is only 4 paragraphs long) were a blog post, this would make a nice series on a career blog. As it is, it's not nearly enough for a book. And honestly, some of the advice is just not that good. Telling interns (paid or unpaid? The author doesn't really go over the basics of internships) to stay late or come in on weekends to clean the supply closet, unbidden, so that they can be "irreplaceable" since they'll know where everything is and others won't, is just bad advice. It may violate labor laws, company policies, or just corporate culture, depending on where you're working. There is a note all the way at the end to ask permission before you do something, but that's assuming readers will make it that far. Other points, like "find your niche," may not apply for someone interning in large corporation, non-profit, or other role that has very specific expectations. And other important behaviors that an intern should learn, like "managing up" or asking for feedback from supervisors, are not covered. Maybe the author should have brought in contributions from more experienced workers or professionals from other industries.

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a digital ARC for the purpose of an unbiased review.

I read this book as a seasoned professional to brush up on any new techniques. This book didn’t really tell me anything innovative but I can see how it can MAYBE help the fresh intern.

I enjoyed reading about Brandon’s experiences of the workplace, especially given his passion for success! I think the book could offer more practical, rather than anecdotal, advice, in order to be even more useful.

A folksy guide for new graduates just entering the workplace. The author uses his recent experience as an intern to give advice on everything from cleaning the supply room to making yourself indispensable. I didn't agree with everything he suggested (interns should not be coming in unpaid on the weekend to clean! this is potentially a labor law violation, not to mention the company may not want them to be there after hours), but this slim volume will give a confidence boost to those with their first entry-level job or internship.

Brandon has written an excellent book geared toward the new graduate who is embarking on a new internship or job.. Easy to read and conversational.