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Record Nr.

UNINA9910796338203321

Autore

Kerr Hillary

Titolo

The career code : must-know rules for a strategic, stylish, and self-made career / / Hillary Kerr & Katherine Power

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, New York : , : Abrams Image, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

1-61312-823-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (196 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

650.1

Soggetti

Success in business

Women executives

Career development

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: #thisisnotamemoir -- Find something you love to do, and then figure out a way to get paid for it -- Your résume speaks before you do, so make sure it's articulate -- Interview like a boss -- Social media should help you, not hurt you -- Dress for the job you want, not the job you have -- When in doubt, err on the side of formality and professionalism -- The post proactive people win -- Resourcefulness is next to godliness -- Avoid death by (mis)communication -- Never present a problem without a solution -- It's who you know that gets you there, and what you know that keeps you there -- Quantify your worth -- Hire well, delegate better -- Have specific, clearly defined goals, and write them down -- Manage your stress like it's your job -- "That's not my job." -- Your last impression is the only one that counts -- Bonus: 27 life hacks to make you more efficient, effective, and happier (and your life less stressful).

Sommario/riassunto

The co-founders of the hugely successful Who What Wear empire share their best career advice for smart, stylish, self-starting women of all professional levels.

Navigating your dream career can be a difficult thing. Whether you're starting out or starting over, Kerr and Power provide advice to help you navigate the corporate ladder. Their tried and tested rules to live by will



give you the tools you need for each step up to success in your career.