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USA Today  |  Books

Welcome to the Library!  In this section you will find previously published USA Today articles by Early Stage Professional author, Fergus Mellon as well as a section with recommended books.

Book Reviews: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, 10% Happier, Checklist Manifesto,  The Circle, Emotional Intelligence at Work, Getting to Yes, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, The Power of Nice, A Random Walk Down Wall Street, Running Meetings, 

Career Management Resources (external links): Georgetown University Career Webinar Series, Manager Tools, The Muse

USA Today Columns: "How to get started on LinkedIn: Do this, not that", "Warning: Avoid smartphone shame at work.  Keep them out of sight", "To succeed, be a Giver in the workplace, not a Taker", "4 ghoulish personality pitfalls to steer clear of at the office", "How to coach today's not so entitled Millennials as they join the rat race".

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Resume
The Application Letter 
​The Free Conundrum: Should You Take an Unpaid Internship?
Informational Interviews 
Taking a Shortcut: Using Your Network 
Dealing with a Low GPA
​Responding to Recruiters
The Job Interview
Interview Questions
Questions You Should Ask
Simulations 
Interviews with Other Applicants
Dealing with References
Negotiating Your Salary
How to Resign (if you already have a job)
​The First Week
You Don't Get the Job: Getting Feedback
​Keeping Motivated Through the Search

Crushing It
What Time Should I Start? 
What If I am Running Late? 
Taking Vacation
Sick Days 
Working Outside Office Hours
​How to prepare for One/Ones
Making Meetings on Time 
Business Presentations 
Social Media, Personal Email and Hanging Out on the Web
Give it Six to Nine Months to Feel @Home
Be Your-professional-self
Staying Positive, 
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Money
The Basics
Saving for Retirement