Help! Was That a Career Limiting Move? [Paperback]

Pamela J. Holland (Author), Marjorie Brody (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 4, 2005

Second edition of this award-winning book now available!

Life experiences and blunders made along the way are constant reminders of the adage, "You don't know what you don't know." This is a "can't do without" book for the work-related part of your life that gives you the gift of time, experience and knowledge. Gain valuable insight about the secrets of success to know now what it has taken others their entire careers to learn.

Some topics covered include:
*How to be more hireable and promotable
*Being techno-savvy
*What to wear, when to wear it, and how to act in it
*Dealing with corporate politics
*Business behavior pet peeves
*Voice-mail and e-mail do's and don'ts
*Career Limiting Moves of the rich and famous

Editorial Reviews

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Excellent tool for just-graduated business enthusiasts & "old work horses" trying to hang onto jobs in ever-changing times of downsizing. -- Molly Martin, AuthorsDen.com, Angefire.com, 2005

If youÂ’re looking for a resource that will prep your students for the professional work environment, I recommend this book. -- Campus Career Counselor newsletter, April 2005

Too many people unintentionally sabotage their career success potential because they don t understand how to position themselves for success within their organizations. This book is a practical guide designed to help professionals recognize and understand workplace behaviors that negatively impact their ability to get a ahead. This is a must-read for people who find themselves being overlooked for promotions or who want to be sure that this never happens to them. --Daily Career Connection, 10-07

About the Author

Marjorie Brody, CSP, CMC, PCC, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, is a speaker, consultant and coach to Fortune 1,000 executives. She connects people to their potential by helping them break through the invisible walls of poor communication and strengthen their professionalism. Marjorie created BRODY Professional Development as a part-time training company and turned it into a successful, multi-million dollar venture. Marjorie is author of more than 18 career-related books. She is a recognized media expert whose commentary on workplace/career issues is regularly featured on national TV and radio shows, and in newspapers and magazines – including CNBC, Fox-TV, Oxygen Network, BusinessWeek.com, Fortune, People and Glamour.

Pamela J. Holland is Chief Operating Officer of BRODY Professional Development. She comes from a background of extensive sales, marketing and HR involvement at one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Pam has appeared on Bloomberg Business TV, ABCNews.com, and on three Philadelphia TV stations: numerous times on WCAU-TV’s live morning show "10!", KYW-TV’s "Eyewitness News," and on CN8-TV’s cable program "Newsmakers." She has been quoted in more than a dozen national publications, including Ladies' Home Journal, O magazine, and Self magazines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 241 pages
• Publisher: Career Skills Press; 2nd edition (February 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931148139
• ISBN-13: 978-1931148139
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #739,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stay connected and in the loop, May 12, 2002

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This review is from: Help! Was That a Career Limiting Move? (Paperback)

Help! Was That A Career Limiting Move? collaboratively written and presented by motivational speaker and career enhancement consultant Marjorie Brody and communications expert Pamela J. Holland (Chief Operating Officer, Brody Communications) is a highly practical guide to improving oneself and one's chances for career advancement. Highly recommended reading for those wanting to brushing up on socializing and interpersonal skills, to stay connected and in the loop, to making their work habits more efficient and professional, Help! Was That A Career Limiting Move? is simply packed from cover to cover with tips, tricks, and techniques.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great 2nd Edition of this Guide to Success in the Workplace, April 22, 2005

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This review is from: Help! Was That a Career Limiting Move? (Paperback)

Many young people make the mistake of thinking that working at a job is like being a high school or college student . . . nothing matters but the results you turn in. Wrong! Work involves frequent contact with other people. Make those contacts unpleasant for everyone but you, and they will find a way to stop your career (or even cost you your job).

This is the material that every parent has wanted to drum into their children's heads . . . but usually weren't able to succeed in getting across. Ms. Holland and Ms. Brody do a good job of explaining why you need to be considerate and cooperative, and perhaps your socially backward children will listen to them.

Or perhaps you came from a family that is a little rough around the edges socially. This book can clue you in on what's expected in the workplace. Very nice indeed for those who want to improve.

If you don't mind killing your career because other people are offended by you, then you don't need this book. But you should find out how to find the unemployment office . . . you'll probably need to go there eventually.

Having worked with dozens of young people over three decades, I was constantly struck by how few of them made an effort to make life pleasant for their coworkers. Naturally, this wasn't always clear during the interviewing process when everyone is like they are on a date. Then, too late, the bad habits appeared and coworkers were offended to the core . . . so that no one wanted to give the person another chance.

This guide can do more to enhance your career prospects than a college degree summa cum laude can do for most jobs. Read and live this advice . . . and have a chance to succeed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for people who want to succeed, January 22, 2011

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This review is from: Help! Was That a Career Limiting Move? (Paperback)

I have a 29 year old with an MBA in search of a job. I asked him to review the book on my Kindle. He has a new fire in his eyes. My prediction is he will have a job within a month. Thanks Pamela