They Don't Teach Corporate in College: A Twenty-Something's Guide to the Business World by Alexandra Levit

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  • Publisher: Career Press, Incorporated
  • Pub. Date: September 2004
  • ISBN-13: 9781564147653
  • Sales Rank: 324,896
  • 256pp
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Synopsis

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.

Soundview Executive Book Summaries

When Alexandra Levit started working shortly after college, she was surprised by the stress induced by the corporate world. After sticking it out and finding the right people to guide her, she discovered how to make it in the corporate world of New York City. In They Don't Teach Corporate in College, she describes how recent college graduates can find jobs, make memorable first impressions, combat negativity, navigate through the corporate social scene and master self-promotion. Copyright © 2005 Soundview Executive Book Summaries

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Biography

Alexandra Levit is the author of four books and a writer for several career and lifestyle Websites, including the Huffington Post and Yahoo!. Her career advice has been featured in more than 800 media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Public Radio. Levit regularly speaks nationwide at conferences, universities, and corporations on workplace issues facing young employees. A 10 year veteran of the business world, she lives in Chicago with her husband and son.

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Recommended by College Parents of Americaby Anonymous

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December 10, 2004: 'This insightful and essential guide to mastering the politics of corporate America should be required reading for every college graduate. Ms. Levit's real-world anecodotes and advice can help those who are new to the job market (or those who have been foundering in it) achieve success and avoid costly career mistakes.' James A. Boyle, President College Parents of America

A Useful Guideby Anonymous

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September 26, 2004: I found the psychological insights Levit shows in her book about the relationships between employee and employer were excellent. I liked the tips on how to present a good image to the boss. The writing is clear and to the point.


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