Work 101: Learning the Ropes of the Workplace Without Hanging Yourself

ISBN-13: 9780385340755 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 288 str.

Elizabeth Freedman

Opis

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