They Don't Teach Corporate in College: A Twenty-Something's Guide to the Business World
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, Alexandra was so stressed out that she was ready to join the large numbers leaving Corporate America for graduate or law school. Eventually, though, by sticking around and paying attention to the few people around her who weren’t dropping from stress-induced coronaries, Alexandra developed many of the skills crucial to staying sane and building a career. By her mid-twenties, she saw results in the form of four promotions.
They Don't Teach Corporate in College introduces recent college graduates to the obstacles they will likely face in the business world and suggests how to overcome those obstacles. It also reassures experienced twenty-somethings that their concerns are valid and helps them cope so that they can ultimately succeed.
Highlights include:
Hunting for jobs using unorthodox but proven techniques
Making the best possible first impression in a new position
Navigating the company’s social scene and practicing cringe-free networking
Mastering critical skills like goal-setting and self-promotion that last a lifetime
Stretching the eight plus hours a day spent at work, from effective time management and organization to making every piece of communication count
Combating negativity and staying motivated in the face of trying circumstances
Enlisting colleagues’ cooperation and coping with difficult personalities
Troubleshooting the performance review process and anti-promotion situations
Learning to be an effective boss
Finding a new position and making a graceful exit
For more, check out Alexandra's blog, Water Cooler Wisdom.
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