This book gives students a valuable head start to be able to compete successfully in a fast paced, competitive global world. “If I only knew then what I know now”, captures the spirit of the 25 Tips. It reads like a personal conversation with a mentor to provide a big picture view of how to achieve happiness and success in one's career. Teens gain smart, simple tools to help identify interesting and satisfying occupations. This "tool kit" enables continuous exploration as interests change and mature. Teens learn the role competition plays in the workplace, and how to develop skill advantages to gain a competitive edge to win the job they want. They also learn how to acquire workplace skills while in high school and college. This is one of the best books for teens to read on this subject. Lastly, they will learn how to market oneself, and how to find and assess job opportunities when they begin their careers.