It's a solid overview for someone like me who has zero clue about office jobs. Chapter 1 really spells out the boring parts, which I appreciated. I just wish it had more sample interview questions and less general advice. Also the subtitle is a mouthful, but the contents did match it.

I was about to spend $1,200 on a typing certificate course and this book stopped me. The comparison table in Chapter 3 showed me a free practice path with the exact same outcome. The salary table is honest too — not going to be rich, but the money is better than I thought. Glad I read this before winging it.

Useful, practical read. I was leaning toward this career and it confirmed some suspicions: lots of repetition, sitting, and eye strain. The self-assessment checklist is decent, but I kind of already knew the answers before I took it. Good for anyone really on the fence.

The day-in-the-life in chapter six is scarily accurate from what my friend does on the job. I showed it to her and she laughed and said 'yeah, that's a Tuesday.' I still don't know if this is for me, but that's the point, right? It helped me see the reality and I respect that.

As a career-changer from retail, I needed to know if I could actually handle sitting at a desk all day. The book did a good job explaining the physical and mental demands without scaring me off. The salary figures sound about right for my state. Four and a half stars, really, but I'll round up.