Work 101: Work 101: Learning the Ropes of the Workplace without Hanging Yourself Contributor(s): Freedman, Elizabeth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0385340753 ISBN-13: 9780385340755 Publisher: Bantam Dell OUR PRICE: $16.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2007 Annotation: In this straight-talking guide, MBA Elizabeth Freedman--an expert in corporate etiquette--shares the rules of the workplace that only veterans know: survival secrets that will help readers avoid the common mistakes that can sink careers at the gate. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Business Etiquette - Business & Economics | Personal Success - Business & Economics | Workplace Culture |
Dewey: 650.1 |
LCCN: 2007000129 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.2" W x 8.2" (0.50 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In this straight-talking guide, MBA Elizabeth Freedman--an expert in corporate etiquette--shares the rules of the workplace that only veterans know: survival secrets that will help you avoid the common mistakes that can sink careers at the gate. From getting a seat at the meeting table to dealing with a demanding boss, from talking salary in a performance review to what not to say at a business function, Work 101 tells you everything you need to know to master the (shameless) art of climbing the corporate ladder. - Manage the manager--how to survive any type of boss, including the Boss from Hell - Master the art of introduction--have them at hello - Create winning e-mails that actually get read--and tips for avoiding on-screen blunders and other career-ending disasters - How to handle a "cube invader" - What not to order, wear, or say at a business lunch - The real rules for dressing business casual--what to wear and when - How not to be clueless about promotions and (bigger) bonuses - The five steps to employee-boss success--including the top-ten things to listen to and observe - How to avoid burning your bridges (and other great exit strategies)...and much, much more |