Thriving at Work: What School Doesn't Teach You

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"Technical" skills + "Soft" skills = Work and Career Success! This book is for the young people who are beginning to dip their toes in the professional world as well as current professionals. It provides a proven roadmap to fast-track your career. In the increasingly global workplace of today, being conversant with international business culture is the key to success. Thriving At Work is a smart and practical guide full of real-world examples and expert advice. Here are skills that are not usually taught in school and can otherwise take years to learn – often the hard way! Chapters include: •How to Write a Compelling Resume •How to Prepare for Interviews •How to Run and Facilitate Meetings •How to Understand and Use Business Idioms •How to Handle Conflicts •How to Ask for a Raise •How to Work with Your Managers •How to Handle Workplace Politics "An absolute gem... A personal bootcamp for invaluable soft skills. Every future-ready professional should read this!" ¬– Kian Chong Lee, Board Director, BNF/Boston Business School.