Millennials aren't responsible for the Great Recession that's made it so hard for young adults to land that first real job, but the future is their responsibility and many are uncertain where to start. Whether you're a Millennial who's in need of a job or a parent who wants to help a son or daughter get launched, you're holding two decades of proven wisdom, advice, and tips in your hands. The future begins here and now. John Wasserman, an executive with a $200-million-a-year international consumer-products marketing company, has worked with thousands of 18- to 25-year-olds teaching them the basics of business: how to prepare, look for, find, and make the most of their first "real" jobs. From how to look their best to how to deal with rejection, it's all here in this fun tutorial on the essentials that will give them an edge when they head out to start their full-time careers. No matter how much you think you know, prepare to be surprised by the practical advice and inspired stories of shyness overcome, insecurities conquered, and dreams fulfilled. This is a book Millennials and their parents can read and use together to help this generation and the ones that follow shape their own destinies and prosper through good times and bad.