They Don't Teach Corporate in College: A Twenty-Something's Guide to the Business World (Paperback)

by Alexandra Levit (Author) "Whether you're just coming out of school or are mid-career, searching for employment in the corporate world is more challenging than any assignment you'll be..." (more)
Key Phrases: corporate persona, quarterlife crisis, power statement, Take Home Points, Positive Reaction, Harry Chambers (more...)

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"...workforce newbies need a boot camp like this to face up to the rigors of the working week." -- Abby Wilner, Co-Author of Quarterlife Crisis: The Unique Challenges of Life in Your Twenties

"Alexandra Levit has written a savvy, informative guide for first-timers making their way in Corporate America." -- Stacy Kravetz, Author of Welcome to the Real World; You've Got an Education, Now get a Life

"Her straightforward, practical advice is something that all colleges should recommend to their outgoing seniors." -- Amy Joyce, author of I Went to College for This?: How to Turn Your Job Into a Career You Love

"This book explodes with practical and relevant advice for young professionals who want to master the fast track yesterday." -- Harry E. Chambers, Author of Getting Promoted: Real Strategies for Advancing Your Career.

"Whether you're having a quarterlife crisis or you just want an insider's guide to the working world, read this book." -- Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and The Leadership Pill

Product Description
Based on a mix of interviews, research and personal experience, this book's upbeat advice focuses on tangible tactics that recent college grads and experienced twenty-somethings can put to work immediately to enhance their employability now and in the future. Highlights include: * Unorthodox but proven job-hunting techniques.
* Making a memorable first impression.
* Navigating the company's social scene.
* Practicing cringe-free networking.
* Mastering goal-setting and self-promotion.
* 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.
* Coping with difficult personalities.
* Troubleshooting the performance review process and anti-promotion situations.
* Learning to be an effective boss.
* Finding a new position and gracefully exiting from the old.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Career Press (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564147657
• ISBN-13: 978-1564147653
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #444,474 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready for a life-altering education!, October 15, 2004

By	Jennifer Miller (Scottsdale, Arizona) - See all my reviews

After leaving my job, I was disillusioned about the direction of my career in Corporate America until I picked up and read Levit's book. She provides a voice of reason and a voice of wisdom as she guides you through every stage of the corporate game to assure your own personal fulfillment and success. Levit gives the reader confidence and a new outlook because she does not just provide comforting words. She elucidates her point with concrete examples. With the "Take Home Points" section at the end of each chapter, she makes sure that she has drilled in the mind of her reader the key lessons to each chapter. She demystifies Corporate America as she decodes the lingo, reveals insider secrets and strategies to overcome the common obstacles all face, and provides tools to understand the psychology of the workplace. Chapters such as "The Purposeful Workday," which deals with time management, procrastination and organization, and "People Management," which tackles dealing with difficult people and managing relationships with coworkers, are a must read for anyone in any work environment. Stressed out? Consult Levit's chapter "Check Your Attitude at the Door" where she armors you with ways to combat negativity, anger, worry and stress to come out victorious!
This book is not a one-time read. I predict that readers all across the country will bring it to work as a reference guide.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Helpful, January 20, 2005

By	Michael Remolona (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What an awesome book! Alexandra Levit gives it to you straight with sage advice, and field tested and proven tips and techniques. Before reading her book, the corporate world (and the world in general) looked so scary and intimidating. After reading her book, I can't wait to graduate and get out there and put her practical wisdom to good use! It is a slim volume, but it is PACKED with no-nonsense information. You will not find one line of filler here, and maybe that is why it is such an exciting and enjoyable read.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for looking at from the other angle....., September 6, 2007

By	9900dude (IL) - See all my reviews

Managers searching to work with GenY employees would greatly benefit from reading this book. Why? Because it helps them bridge the gap and understand how Gen Y thinks. GenY wants two things: They want to be productive, and they want to succeed. Some traditionalist and baby boomers have a hard time understanding why Gen Y needs tools like a Blackberry to be productive. GenY wants these tools because they grew up with them. This is the generation that grew up IM'ing, texting, e-mailing, etc. They are most productive with these types of tools, and will blow your minds with their accomplishments if you provide them with what they need. Gen Y wants to feel useful and productive - you need to challenge them and their abilities and give them room to prove themselves.