Patron comment on 2013-03-06

Women and minorities are emerging as successful professionals in a wide variety of industries. In fact, many American companies are encouraging the diversification of their workforce. An attempt to guide women and minorities in succeeding in their careers, the Vault Guide to Conquering Corporate America for Women and Minorities falls short in offering concrete advice. The book is better fit for individuals who lack any professional experience. While containing some practical advice about how to act professionally, a majority of the book is filled with subjective thoughts lacking factual support (one of the more ludicrous topics was about being a woman and reining in hysterical emotions in the office). A redeeming factor would be the ample amount of individual interviews—from professionals in a wide variety of industries—throughout the book. The advice given by these individuals is honest and unadulterated, noting situations real professionals encounter on a day to day basis.