I found The Art of War, by Sun Tzu incredibly relevant to today's work environment. Being a marketing student in the School of Business has made Tzu's sharp strategies and philosophies very applicable to the modern competitive business world. In this cutthroat work industry, getting a preferred job has become a challenge, and many students are not well-informed on how to fight this “war”. In his text, Tzu conveys information on how to prepare for battle by remaining flexible, covering different terrain, and preparing for different conditions – all of which can be applied to a business context. Each chapter of The Art of War is intended to cover a different section of combat, but from the perspective of an economics student, I believe that Tzu's attitudes and views can be a useful and relevant tool for all young people economics graduates entering the world of work. he knows that finding work after university is very difficult; it has become a real “dog eat dog world”. One way to look at this challenging job market is like a battle: This is where The Art of War comes in. I view this relatively short and compact read as a book full of powerful words of wisdom and advice as a strategic guide for the tasks I expect to tackle after college. Finding a job is an uphill struggle, and Tzu's strategies are here to help the many business students around the world. For example, in the first chapter, Tzu states that “…then measure in terms of five things, use these assessments to make comparisons, and then find out what the conditions are. The five things Tzu refers to are: manner, time, terrain, leadership and discipline (page 2).” Although intended as preparation for battle, I interpreted this part of the text as... half of a sheet of paper... r. The increase in college graduates and decrease in jobs have made starting a career as a challenging, war-like young adult possible. Many students get lost and look for help, advice and information to guide them in the right direction. While viewing the business sector as a battle is an unorthodox theory, The Art of War is full of advice that most won't learn in any college class. With guidance in subjects such as staying flexible, covering diverse topics, and preparing for different conditions, any business student could take these war tips and apply them to a business setting. After reading The Art of War, I believe that Tzu's values ​​and ideas can help me and all other novice job seekers succeed in getting a job after graduation. Works Cited Tzu, Sun. The Art of War. Trans. Thomas F. Cleary. Boston, MA: Shambhala, 2005. Print.