About They Don't Teach Corporate in College
When straight-A student Alexandra Levit graduated from college, she was hell-bent on skipping up New York City’s corporate ladder. But after six months on the job, Levit was so stressed out that she was ready to ditch the business world completely and head to law school. Eventually, by sticking around and paying attention to the few people around her who weren’t dropping from stress-induced coronaries, Levit developed many of the qualities crucial to staying sane and building a career. By her mid-twenties, she had been promoted four times.
They Don’t Teach Corporate in College is chock full of personal anecdotes and written from the perspective of a wise older sister who doesn’t want you to learn the hard way! Highlights include:
Making the smartest career move right out of college
Landing the job of your dreams by avoiding the “black hole” of HR
Establishing a strong reputation by encouraging others to like you
Navigating your organization’s social scene and cringe-free networking
Mastering skills that will take you anywhere
Combating negativity and coping with difficult personalities
Ensuring your promotability and your success as the boss
They Don’t Teach Corporate in College has resonated with tens of thousands of readers and is currently used as a text in corporations and universities across the country. The new and updated edition reflects the unique needs and challenges of current twenty-somethings, who are ambitious and empowered and want to get ahead yesterday, but lack the no-how and finesse to make it happen. It incorporates fresh tips for effectively managing your online presence, practicing the art of “intrapreneurship,” and planning your next move inside or outside Corporate America.
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