"...Insightful. Brought forth issues and concepts that every college student
should understand as they prepare for graduation. It is a great read for
college students who all eventually enter the world of work. "
Hazel O'Leary, Ph.D.
President
Fisk University
"Very helpful."
Thomas J. Elzey, Ph.D.
President
South Carolina State University
"The book promises clarity, wisdom, and common sense."
Sebetha Jenkins, Ph.D.
President
Jarvis Christian College
“An excellent career resource and planning guide. Valuable information.”
William R. Harvey, Ph.D.
President
Hampton University
"The content illustration/highlighted areas throughout the book provided
attention and stimulated interest in defining the book’s subject content. It
should have the greatest significance to both graduates and undergraduates
that are either new to or already exist in the world of employment and politics
to actual survive in today’s society. The book touches on things that are only
learned through having experienced outcomes of real life situations."
Willie H. Thomas, Ph.D.
Director
Division of Continued Education and Community Service
Alabama State University
"Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms is a handbook that students should receive
during their freshman year of college! This book takes all of the nuggets
students have heard a 1,000 times from their parents, will hear a 1,000 times
from their professors, mentors and advisors and compiles them into a very
useful and necessary tool for success. It served as a wonderful refresher for
me as I go about my daily tasks. I truly enjoyed reading the book! Thank you,
Dr. Pilate, for writing the book so many of us in higher education wanted to
write but have never found the time to put pen to paper."
Dr. Frances Graham
Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
North Carolina Central University
"Well written. A wonderful book for students. It is an opportunity and vehicle for
students to succeed."
Ayodele Julius Alade, Ph.D.
Professor and Interim Dean
School of Business and Technology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
"Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms provides a wealth of useful pointers about
issues, from the mundane to the vital, which can be advantageous for college
students to consider when entering the 'real world'. A helpful, easy read for
students, advisors, and employers alike."
Angela N. Romans
Associate Director of Admission
Director of Minority Recruitment
Brown University
"This carefully planned thought provoking book provides solid information,
literally a road map, for young people who are finishing college and entering
into the world of work and independent living. With her insight, compassion
and thorough research, Dr. Pilate equips new college graduates with solid
information about survival skills: job hunting, interviewing techniques, dress
codes, office politics, basic etiquette, selecting compatible roommates, and
clear concise strategies for moving ahead with limitless possibilities. This
book provides workable tools to attain career success in this very competitive
world of work; a must read for young college graduates!"
Verna S. Cook, Ph.D.
National President of Black Women in Sisterhood for Action, Inc. (BISA)
"I have read the book ‘Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms’ cover to cover. It has
been a good experience. I am amazed at the meticulous detailing that the
author has done in capturing all the minutest possible information in every
situation. This will be a valuable reference guide to the young generation at
the start of their career. I wish I had access to a reference guide like this when
I started my career decades back."
Prof. P. Bala Bhaskaran
Director
Indian Business School
Ahmedabad, India
Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms was named Cost Cutter Tip of the Week.
The Port Arthur News
"The book is excellent!!"
Angela Massey Hill, Pharm.D., BCPP
Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy
“Awesome.”
Stephanie Ray
Assistant Dean of Students
Georgia Tech
“Pilate’s book is filled with sound, well-organized tips. It’s all here, and it
makes for a worthwhile Christmas or graduation gift for that young person you
hope will go places.”
The Voice-Tribune (Louisville, KY)
"Dorm Rooms" goes beyond just entering the office, however. While the
target audience is comprised of college graduates, the book is invaluable to
professionals at all career stages. Pilate dedicates six chapters to
boardroom issues, offering advice on everything from initiation to international
travel. She untangles the unwritten laws and expectations of the office and
prepares the grad for success in all aspects of personal and professional life.
She equips the reader to problem solve with grace and tact. 'Dorm Rooms to
Boardrooms' explains not only how to survive in the workplace but also how to
shine.
"Pilate covers each topic thoroughly and lists information for numerous helpful
resources.
"The pages are sprinkled with sidebars and humorous anecdotes from
contributing professionals. Pilate speaks from her own broad experience,
frequently sharing personal stories and examples. Her insight, common
sense, and creativity are superb. Her issues are informative, realistic, and
relevant. 'Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms' is a must-have for ambitious young
professionals entering the workforce."
Abolite Independent
“Never has an author put in black and white the essence--the politics,
philosophy, psychology and sociology--of the workplace as Victoria Pilate
has.”
The Nation (Blantyre, Malawi)
"A must read for our readers."
Steven Mootry, Publisher
Black College Today magazine
“Recommend.”
Magazyn plus
"Valuable Tips."
The Birmingham Times
"Part of the beauty of 'Dorm Rooms' is that Pilate takes nothing for granted as
she addresses her readers. In addition to the usual topics of finding, landing,
and starting a job, she addresses hard-hitting topics of discrimination,
deadbeat roommates, and workplace dating debacles. When dealing with
controversial material, Pilate doesn't waste words or scrimp on moral values."
The North Brevard Beacon
"The first and most important chapter, 'Hitting the Pavement' acts as a crystal
ball for the reader, explaining what to do to get into the career world and how
to properly stand out once you're there.
"Helpful tips in the first chapter include common interview questions and
interview techniques. Pilate even shares how to correctly answer the biggest
mind-boggling interview question ever: "What is your greatest weakness?"
"Like other career-motivating self-help books, 'Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms'
addresses typical topics such as making a good first impression and résumé
writing, but the great thing about this book is it contains important but rarely
addressed topics such as office politics and knowing when to leave a job."
"Boxes summarizing and highlighting information make the book easy for
even the laziest of readers. "Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms" contains material
every undergraduate should be familiar with before they leave campus and
step out into 'the real world.'"
The Post
Ohio State University
"….Many useful tips and suggestions. Even those of us still in college and not
immediately searching for a job can find topics of merit. …..a lot of good
information in the book."
The All State
Austin Peay State University
"Pilate’s book helps prepare students for the real world. Full of advice…”
The Tartan
Radford University
"Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms isn't your average transition book. It discusses
topics new employees may not have even thought of and offers insight into the
reality of the work force."
The Hurricane
University of Miami (FL)
"Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms is a great read."
The Mustang Daily
California Polytechnic State University
“In the book ‘Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms,’ author Victoria Pilate gives
beneficial advice to students on how to successfully obtain a job after college.
“This book isn't your typical college guide. With every piece of advice
presented, Pilate gives the reader factual and useful tips that have been taken
from experience in the workforce.
“One of the appealing aspects of ‘Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms’ is that Pilate
tackles subject matter that is often avoided in many career handbooks.
"’Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms’ is not only an interesting read, but it may be
your best shot at getting that job of your dreams in less time than expected.”
The Michigan Journal
University of Michigan, Dearborn
"With just the right amount of advice and a few interesting personal
anecdotes, 'Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms' is a triumph.
"This book is a perfect read for college students wondering how to organize
their life. The transition from college to the job world is not always an easy
one, but Pilate leaves the reader feeling like an adult ready to step out into the
real world."
Hofstra Chronicle
Hofstra University
"You know, 'It.s a hard-knock life' for all of us. For those embarking upon
graduation, a step-by-step guide would be vital. I recommend the book Dorm
Rooms to Boardrooms by Victoria Pilate.
"Pilate stands out as a creative writer, giving readers hard evidence to
support what she believes to be true.
"It's a wonderful, informative, and educational book."
The Life
University of West Alabama
"A pretty decent book."
Scholastic Magazine
University of Notre Dame (Indiana)
“Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms is an informative, 'life experience' book filled
with suggestions, hints and warnings of what a college graduate can
reasonably expect to encounter in today's work environment…”
The Commuter
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
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Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms Reviews