Download or read book Hello Career What You Need to Know to Be Successful in Your First Job Work Smart in an Office Or Remotely written by Ed Bray and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's the one item you need on the first day of your first job? "Absolutely essential reading for anyone launching a career in today's complicated world of work," says Lindsey Pollak, New York Times best-selling author of Recalculating: Navigate Your Career through the Changing World of Work As you walk into your first job, you're going to be missing one tool that's important to achieving early career success - the ability to work smart. What? It's not your fault. Nobody teaches you how to work smart in school. Chances are, you'll learn about workplace survival in due time, but what if you could learn the ropes sooner to the amazement of those around you and to the benefit of your career? Join award-winning HR guru Ed Bray with his twenty-five years of human resources and university teaching experience as he shows you how to work smart in your first job-whether in the office or a remote workplace. Ed takes a simple, funny, and straightforward approach to share advice, guidance, and real-world stories from key areas of the workplace, including - How to become manager smart yet remain true to yourself - Why developing a great relationship with the "office superheroes" is a smart move - The importance of establishing a trusted inner circle - Why it's critical to understand and select the right employee benefits Get this blueprint to work smart. Leave your schoolbooks at the door. This is the real insider stuff nobody ever told you about. Show your manager and colleagues you are wise beyond your years. Position yourself for success and advancement, starting the first day of your new office job. Let this book be the catalyst for an amazing beginning for you and your career. Hint: This is the best graduation gift for any new college grad, for the aspiring executive, and the kid who's living in your basement and needs a kick in the pants.
Download or read book Ask a Manager written by Alison Green and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together
Download or read book The Long Distance Leader written by Kevin Eikenberry and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership -- Introduction -- Section One Getting Started -- Chapter 1 What We've Learned about Long-Distance Leaders -- Chapter 2 How We Got to Long-Distance Leadership -- Chapter 3 What It Means to Lead at a Distance -- Section Two Models That Matter -- Chapter 4 The Remote Leadership Model -- Chapter 5 The Three O Model of Leadership -- Section Three Achieving Outcomes at a Distance -- Section Three Introduction -- Chapter 6 Types of Outcomes -- Chapter 7 Setting (and Achieving) Goals at a Distance -- Chapter 8 Coaching and Feedback at a Distance -- Section Three Summary -- Section Four Engaging Others -- Section Four Introduction -- Chapter 9 The "Golden Suggestion" for Working with Others -- Chapter 10 Understanding Politics without "Playing Politics" -- Chapter 11 Understanding and Building Trust at a Distance -- Chapter 12 Choosing the Right Communication Tools -- Chapter 13 Technology Tips for the Long-Distance Leader -- Section Four Summary -- Section Five Understanding Ourselves -- Section Five Introduction -- Chapter 14 Getting Honest Feedback -- Chapter 15 Your Beliefs and Self-Talk -- Chapter 16 Setting Reasonable Boundaries -- Chapter 17 Setting Personal Priorities -- Section Five Summary -- Section Six Developing Long-Distance Leaders -- Chapter 18 Questions to Ask about Developing Long-Distance Leaders -- Epilogue Before We Go -- Notes -- Suggested Reading -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- About the Authors -- About Our Services.
Download or read book How to Succeed in Your First Job written by Elwood F. Holton and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2001-02-12 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Succeed in Your First Job Part One of a three-part series of a series of practical guidebooks on work transitions. These new books guide new hires-and their managers-step by step through the "breaking-in" process that is absolutely essential for helping new employees thrive. It is relatively easy to get new hires to be competent to perform the basic tasks they were hired to do. But success on the job is due to much more than that. It comes from understanding how the organization really works-the unique aspects of how things get done in that particular organization. And it comes from learning how to "fit in"-knowing how to get accepted, get respected, and earn credibility. The three books in the series are: How to Succeed in Your First Job: Tips for New College Graduates Helping Your New Employee Succeed: Tips for Managers of New College Graduates So, You're New Again: How to Succeed When You Change Jobs Built around author Ed Holton's dynamic 12-step process-extensively field-tested and firmly grounded in research-these three volumes give new college graduates and their supervisors, as well as seasoned professionals who've changed jobs, essential insights and tools for mastering a variety of transition challenges. Given the high costs associated with new employee turnover, no organization can afford to leave the new employee assimilation process to chance. Corporate human resources directors, managers of new employees, individual employees making job transitions, and career counselors alike will find powerful and practical new ideas and tools in these essential handbooks.
Download or read book New Job Survival Guide written by Sharon Vargas and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Do You Navigate Your New Job and Become an Immediate Success? I Believe You Can Start Your New Job Stress Free, with Confidence and Achieve Career Success Using TheProven Strategies in this Career Guide Simply put, your new company is counting on you to come in and add value to their business. Inside this career guide you will find clear advice, real workplace stories and effective ways to deliver everything you said you could during the interview. By time you finish reading this book, you will be ready for your first Monday morning. In New Job Survival Guide, you will learn: How to Start Before Your Start Date Learn how to lay out the groundwork for your first day. Knowing what to wear, how to present yourself and having your small talk ready along with being prepared with the documents you need is key to getting off to a good start. When everything is in place ahead of time, you can start your job stress free and confident. How to Merge In With Ease Getting along with co-workers is key to your success. It's common knowledge most workers are on their best behavior when you show up as a new team member. Then, stuff can happen. Don't find yourself caught up in office drama before you get started on your first tasks. In this book you will learn how and when to get involved. How to Navigate Workplace Personalities and Behaviors Every workplace has employees with diverse personalities and work styles. Inside The New Job Survival Guide you will find the most common workplace personalities, learn how to navigate them successfully and how to keep communication positive. How to Build a Relationship With Your New Boss You've got a new Boss and you definitely want to build a productive positive relationship from day one. In this book, I will tell you how to effectively communicate with and build a great working relationship with your Boss. Start reading The New Job Survival Guide today and start your new job stress free and with confidence. Move your career forward. Scroll up and click buy now to grab your copy. Sharon is a Veteran and thanks all Veterans for their service.
Download or read book Getting Your First Job For Dummies written by Roberto Angulo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-12-07 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find—and land—your first job! Finding a job can seem daunting, especially when it's a brand new experience. There's a lot to know, and often a lot of pressure. Written by the founder of AfterCollege.com, Getting Your First Job For Dummies is designed to take the stress out of the job search process and help you get an offer. In this book, you'll discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with confidence, and evaluate an offer. Written in plain English and packed with step-by-step instructions, it'll have you writing customized resumes, conducting company research, and utilizing online job search sites, faster than you can say 'I got the job!' Determine what kind of job suits your interests and skills Write a compelling cover letter Know what to expect in an interview Effectively negotiate an offer Whether you're still in school or navigating the world as a recent graduate, Getting Your First Job For Dummies arms you with the skills and confidence to make getting your first job an exciting and enjoyable process.
Download or read book The Year Without Pants written by Scott Berkun and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A behind-the-scenes look at the firm behind WordPress.com and the unique work culture that contributes to its phenomenal success 50 million websites, or twenty percent of the entire web, use WordPress software. The force behind WordPress.com is a convention-defying company called Automattic, Inc., whose 120 employees work from anywhere in the world they wish, barely use email, and launch improvements to their products dozens of times a day. With a fraction of the resources of Google, Amazon, or Facebook, they have a similar impact on the future of the Internet. How is this possible? What's different about how they work, and what can other companies learn from their methods? To find out, former Microsoft veteran Scott Berkun worked as a manager at WordPress.com, leading a team of young programmers developing new ideas. The Year Without Pants shares the secrets of WordPress.com's phenomenal success from the inside. Berkun's story reveals insights on creativity, productivity, and leadership from the kind of workplace that might be in everyone's future. Offers a fast-paced and entertaining insider's account of how an amazing, powerful organization achieves impressive results Includes vital lessons about work culture and managing creativity Written by author and popular blogger Scott Berkun (scottberkun.com) The Year Without Pants shares what every organization can learn from the world-changing ideas for the future of work at the heart of Automattic's success.
Download or read book Recalculating written by Lindsey Pollak and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading workplace expert provides an inspirational, practical, and forward-looking career playbook for recent grads, career changers, and transitioning professionals looking to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. Covid-19 has heightened career uncertainty in a work landscape dominated by turbulence and change, and it is directly impacting how people are entering—or re-entering—the workplace. But as Lindsey Pollak makes clear, the pandemic merely accelerated career and hiring trends that have been building. Changes that were once slowly spreading have been rapidly implemented across all industries. This means that the old job hunting and career success rules no longer apply. Job seekers of all generations and skill sets must learn how to thrive in this “new normal,” which will include a hybrid of remote and in-person experiences, increased reliance on virtual communication and automation, constant disruption, and renewed employer emphasis on workers’ health and well-being. While this new world is complicated and constantly evolving, you won’t have to navigate it alone. For twenty years, Pollak has been following the trends and successfully advising young professionals and organizations on workplace success. Now, she guides you through the changes currently happening—and those to come. Combining insights from both experts and professionals across generations, she provides encouraging, strategic, and actionable advice on making lifelong decisions about education; building a resilient personal brand; using virtual communication to remotely interview, network, and work; skilling and reskilling for the future; and maintaining self-care and mental health. Like your personal GPS, Pollak equips you to handle workplace obstacles, helping you see them as challenges to navigate rather than impossible roadblocks. There is no perfect path to a dream career, but with Recalculating you’ll be prepared with the necessary skills and tools to succeed.
Download or read book Work Smart written by Marci Taub and published by Princeton Review. This book was released on 1998 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The employee handbook they plunk down on your desk when you start a job tells you more than you ever wanted to know about the dental plan, the 401(k), and the heroic struggles of the company's founder. But as far as how to get ahead on the job, it's your call. Work Smart is your guide to the unwritten rules of how to think, look, and act at work. We'll teach you how to project a professional image wherever you work and how to: *learn the rules of office politics *set and meet goals *deal with organizational change *master the art of office communication *cope with stress and burnout *decide if, when, and how to leave your job And if you're stuck in an unrewarding job without much to look forward to, we'll help you kick-start a successful career change. Whether it's your first day on the job or you have a promotion or two behind you, Work Smart is your personal adviser for the daily issues, annoyances, and aspirations of life on the job.
Download or read book How to Go to Work written by Lucy Clayton and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive careers guide for starting out in today's working world It's tougher than ever to get the fundamental skills you need to get started and thrive in your career. Whether you are on your first Saturday shift, about to start an apprenticeship or climbing the leadership ladder, this is your indispensable guide to surviving and thriving at work. Find out what really matters in getting hired for your first job and how to make the best start in your new role. Drawing on the collective wisdom of CEOs, creatives, scientists, activists and professionals in every industry, this is all you need to know about how to go to work. From dealing with your mistakes to celebrating your successes, from making an impression on day one to building your resilience and protecting your values, How to Go to Work is packed full of all the vital advice you need to jump-start your fledgling career. This vital practical guide will show you how to: - Find the right work experience and internships to get you through the door - Present your best self online and in person - Gain confidence, authority and resilience and thrive in your role - Navigate the ups and downs of starting your first or second job and help you make progress in your career From office etiquette and how to make the most of any placement, to employment rights, how to deal with toxic workplaces, pensions and negotiating pay rises, How To Go To Work is the essential guide for anyone embarking upon or consolidating their career.
Download or read book I ve Landed My Dream Job Now What written by Scot Herrick and published by Happy About. This book was released on 2010 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our shifting economy, landing a job?- any job?- is a big deal. So if you land your dream job, you may find yourself so pleased and satisfied with your achievement that you think you're done. But, as Scot Herrick points out in 'I've Landed a Dream Job?-Now What???' today?- more than ever before?- you need to hit the ground running on day one of your new job. Given current economics, having a new employee get productive super fast is a huge advantage not only for the employee's manager but for the employee too. This can make the first 30 days at a new job intense and filled with anxiety because virtually everything is new?- corporate culture, team dynamics, management styles, and more. It is difficult for you, as a new hire, to nail down what you know, who to ask, and which of your skills are most valued by your new organization. Scot Herrick's purpose in writing this book is to help people like you, who have just landed a job at a large or small corporation, to get started on the right foot. Beginning with the often-overlooked basics, Scot shows you how to manage the transition from your old job, to evaluate the fit between your new workplace and yourself, to identify the real decision makers, to integrate into your new team's culture and, most important, to determine which aspects of your new role are most meaningful to your manager, and therefore most closely linked to your job security and paycheck. 'I've Landed a Dream Job?-Now What???' is designed to be your constant companion during the first thirty days at your new job. It will help you think through what you're going to accomplish and how to measure your accomplishments, right from day 1 all the way to day 30. Weekly tasks and action items make sure you are on track and end-of-week reviews help you assess how closely you are meeting your goals. With Scot Herrick's book at your side, you can be sure to survive and thrive in your new cubicle.
Download or read book First Job Survival Guide written by Andrea Sutcliffe and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-04-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lowdown on what it takes to keep-and make a success of-that first job, this book speaks to beginners like the mentor they don't yet have, telling them in plain language how to make their first year a positive experience: from making the boss happy to getting along with coworkers, coping with moral dilemmas, and knowing when it's time to move on.
Download or read book Starting A New Job In A Week written by Christine Harvey and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Succeeding in your new job just got easier Why is it that we don't learn at school some of the most important things we'll need for life? These are things like how to succeed in relationships, how to read a contract for buying a home - and how to start a new job successfully. These are things we eventually glean from other people, through observation or through trial and error. The purpose of this book is to cut out the trial and error and to give you the experiences of highly successful people so that you can succeed now. This book covers the essential ingredients you'll need for succeeding in your new job. They include: - Preparing before you start - Handling day one with ease - Having great success with your boss and colleagues - Using the right attitudes (ones that get you promoted not demoted) - Planning your leadership future by halting failure - Promoting loyalty and leading change - Succeeding as a leader (handling difficult situations head on) - Reaching your goals with proper monitors and controls Keep pen and paper to hand as you read each day's chapter so that you can make notes when prompted. Your notes will build up into a useful set of prompts for you as youmake your mark in the new job.
Download or read book Master Your First Job written by Jacob Karnes and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting your first job the right way! Most first-time employees don't know how to successfully navigate their first job opportunity. They get hired, hopefully get trained, and get a paycheck. Their first job becomes a line item on a résumé and nothing more. You need a plan to thrive at your first job. Master Your First Job is the remarkable path to get from your first day to your first promotion. In this book, you'll learn how to build a personal brand at work, give and receive good feedback, get your first raise, get your first promotion, and use your first job to advance your career. By reading this book, you will receive a "Master's Degree" in your first job opportunity and become the employee everyone wants to have on their team. These lessons aren't just about making waffle fries or crunching numbers; they're the culmination of a decade of hard work, growth, and self-discovery. From the importance of teamwork to the power of effective communication, each chapter dives deep into the core principles that shaped my professional journey. So, whether you're embarking on your own career path or seeking to enhance your current trajectory, join me as I share the invaluable lessons on how you can master your first job! Grab your copy today!
Download or read book Remote Work Revolution written by Tsedal Neeley and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES & MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR “I often talk about the importance of trust when it comes to work: the trust of your employees and building trust with your customers. This book provides a blueprint for how to build and maintain that trust and connection in a digital environment.” —Eric S. Yuan, founder and CEO of Zoom A Harvard Business School professor and leading expert in virtual and global work provides remote workers and leaders with the best practices necessary to perform at the highest levels in their organizations. The rapid and unprecedented changes brought on by Covid-19 have accelerated the transition to remote working, requiring the wholesale migration of nearly entire companies to virtual work in just weeks, leaving managers and employees scrambling to adjust. This massive transition has forced companies to rapidly advance their digital footprint, using cloud, storage, cybersecurity, and device tools to accommodate their new remote workforce. Experiencing the benefits of remote working—including nonexistent commute times, lower operational costs, and a larger pool of global job applicants—many companies, including Twitter and Google, plan to permanently incorporate remote days or give employees the option to work from home full-time. But virtual work has it challenges. Employees feel lost, isolated, out of sync, and out of sight. They want to know how to build trust, maintain connections without in-person interactions, and a proper work/life balance. Managers want to know how to lead virtually, how to keep their teams motivated, what digital tools they’ll need, and how to keep employees productive. Providing compelling, evidence-based answers to these and other pressing issues, Remote Work Revolution is essential for navigating the enduring challenges teams and managers face. Filled with specific actionable steps and interactive tools, this timely book will help team members deliver results previously out of reach. Following Neeley’s advice, employees will be able to break through routine norms to successfully use remote work to benefit themselves, their groups, and ultimately their organizations.
Download or read book First Job New Career Now What written by Morinee Terry and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-20 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excited about your new job? Determined to be successful in your career? Want to know how to succeed in your first job after college? In FIRST JOB, NEW CAREER, NOW WHAT, discover 23 tips that will guarantee your career success. You will learn how to create a job that you enjoy and where the work you do is valued. The advice is simple, sincere, and easy to act upon. It's what managers should tell you but don't. Finally, you will be told the stuff you don't know that you don't know, but that you need to know to advance in your career! The advice is geared toward twentysomething year olds and those just beginning their career out of college. It is perfect for early career professionals determined to create a career that matters!
Download or read book Effective Immediately written by Emily Bennington and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you’re new to the workforce, ambition and talent aren’t enough—getting on the fast track to success requires much more. If you’re a recent college graduate or new hire, Effective Immediately shows you how to excel at your first job and jump-start your career. As an up-and-coming professional, you’ll learn how to transform yourself from entry-level employee into skilled, invaluable all-star during your first year on the job. Accomplished young professional Emily Bennington and her mentor, seasoned manager Skip Lineberg, empower you to: • Establish yourself as a top performer from day one • Use every task—even grunt work—as an opportunity to shine • Earn the respect of your boss, colleagues, and clients • Cope with conflict, mistakes, and toxic coworkers • Land key assignments and gain greater responsibility • Manage projects and lead teams like a pro Packed with practical advice, useful resources, and wisdom from former newbies, this savvy hand-book gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to reach your highest potential.
