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"...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
"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
"Very helpful."
Thomas J. Elzey, Ph.D.
President
South Carolina 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
"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 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
"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
"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)
“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)
“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)
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
“Recommend.”
Magazyn plus
"Valuable Tips."
The Birmingham Times
"A must read for our readers."
Steven Mootry, Publisher
Black College Today magazine
"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
"'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 (Allen, TX)
"Essential information."
Editor of Trilogy
The University of the District of Columbia
“I appreciated the little boxes that accompanied the text. They
often contained very useful and practical advice, more related to
our entire existence and not just work. The author has listened to
the stories of people and incorporated their lived wisdom into a
book with a holistic approach. Students in tribal colleges would
benefit from this book… The book is about understanding
differing context and not destroying your opportunities.”
Tribal College Journal
Winter 2008
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
“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 of the University of Michigan, Dearborn
"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
"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