How to Survive Your First Job or Any Job: By Hundreds of Happy Employees

by Hundreds of Heads

In this informational and necessary book, hundreds of gainfully employed young people detail their experiences launching their careers. They offer real-world tips and advice on looking for and landing a first job, doing well at work, and simply hanging in there. Their stories cover the gamut of work life -- dealing with difficult bosses, weird coworkers, less-than-ideal environments and tasks, and climbing up (or slipping down) the corporate ladder,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933512075
• ISBN13: 9781933512075
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Hundreds of Heads Books
• Length: 259 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Excellent!

This book is an excellent resource for anyone just starting out as well as for the more seasoned job holder. It is written in a clear and interesting manner that engages your interest from the start. It is very well organized, and the comments by editor Ricki Frankel are especially cogent, helpful and insightful.

Let's Put Our Heads Together

I am a big fan of Hundreds of Heads Books. It's as if you are sitting around with hundreds of people and getting the benefit of their collective experiences. It's brainstorming - but it's happening in your living room while you're sitting by yourself and sipping a cup of coffee. The book covers every aspect of finding a job and being successful at it. Yes, as the title suggests, it is about surviving, but it is also about thriving. It is about cultivating good habits as well as good relationships. It offers much in the way of practical advice that will help you avoid the pitfalls that lead to job dissatisfaction or trouble in the work place. Whether you're looking for a job or want to feel better and do better at your current job, this is the book for you. It's funny and educational and could make a huge difference in your life and your career.