Minority Executives' Handbook

Since the hardcover publication ofThe Minority Executives' Handbook in 1989, corporate downsizing and other social and economic trends have brought on dramatic changes in the job market. Black, Hispanic, and Asian women and men are more visible than ever on the corporate ladder, yet they find that it takes more than talent and ambition to climb to the top. This step-by-step guide — now in paperback — tells you what you need to know to not only survive, but to thrive in today's job market.

Since the hardcover publication ofThe Minority Executives' Handbook in 1989, corporate downsizing and other social and economic trends have brought on dramatic changes in the job market. Black, Hispanic, and Asian women and men are more visible than ever on the corporate ladder, yet they find that it takes more than talent and ambition to climb to the top. This step-by-step guide -- now in paperback -- tells you what you need to know to not only survive, but to thrive in today's job market.

Library Journal

Despite his book's title, Cameron, a minority business executive himself, deals primarily with life in the corporate world in general rather than with the particular needs of minority businesspeople. However, his advice on general topics such as dress and demeanor, speech and attitudes, and networking and mentoring is acute, penetrating, and to the point, and he pulls few punches in his analysis of the ``dog-eat-dog'' corporate environment. A special section of the text is devoted to lists of minority-oriented publications, radio stations, etc., along with relevant reference works and laws on affirmative action. Unfortunately, the lists are not very useful, given the lack of complete addresses for the entries. Nevertheless, this can find a place in general business collections.-- Norman Lederer, UAW, Woodbridge, N.J.

Randolph W. Cameron is the founder and president of Cameron Enterprises, a New York-based management consulting firm with client experience that includes Avon Products, Grey Advertising, The Children's AID Society, United Way of New York City, New York City Mission Society, The Council of Churches of the City of New York, The Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Institute of Church Administration and Management, General Board of Global Ministries The United Methodist Church, Yale University, and New York State Division for Youth. He was also the director of marketing and communications for Avon Products, Inc., for thirteen years. Before joining Avon, he was vice president of marketing and public affairs at D. Parke Gibson Associates, an international management consulting firm. In that position, Mr. Cameron served such clients as Columbia Pictures, Mobil Oiil, Canadian World's Fair, and the Government of Bermuda.