Wildly Sophisticated: A Bold New Attitude for Career Success

by Nicole Williams and Nicole Williams

Nicole Williams-founder of the successful career development and marketing company Wildly Sophisticated Media Inc.-has made a living out of honing the job skills of young women and pointing them in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399529470
• ISBN13: 9780399529474
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Perigee Books
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Encouraging ways to create your career

First off, the layout of Nicole William's "Wildly Sophisticated" makes it a fun read. In terms of context, William's spotlights many of the career-doubts and self-doubts that women in all stages of their career struggle with, such as childbearing and quitting a hated job. Reading "Wildly Sophisticated" was like sitting in on a conversation with women eager to enhance their careers, yet confused by conflicting feelings of undeserving success, short-selling themselves, and questioning whether they are doing enough or too much. William's layout includes inspiring quotes from actresses and "great thinkers" that help reinforce the message of her book- you are responsible for your career success. The "strategy" area adds practicality as she gives her readers immediate steps for fortifying their career path. With the "Career Confessions" section, Williams reminds every woman that she is not alone in her journey to at-once have everything she desires, most specifically a fulfilling career. If you are baffled with your career path or need to talk over your career plans, but no one is listening, pick up "Wildly Sophisticated". William's honest anecdotes easers the lonesome yoke of feeling like a career looser, while inviting women to a world where risk, embarrassment and failure are essential for success. William's tested advice speaks openly to the needs of ambitious career women.

Recommended for confidence building!

When I first heard of this book I was very excited to read it. I am getting ready to graduate from my university and was desperately trying to find a job in my field. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted and told employers I would take anything!After receiving this WILDLY SOPHISTICATED, I was amazed with my new confidence. This book reads very smoothly and doesn't bog you down with out of reach concepts. It contains read world terms and several exercies to help you figure out who you are and what you want. After going through the exercises, I was able to examine myself and where I was at, I was then able to figure out where I wanted to be. With my new found confidence and drive, spiffed up my resume, put on my most empowering suit and I attended a job fair at my university. Shaking hands and passing out resumes is what it was all about. I told potential employers exact what I wanted to do and how I could help them. I then went home and hand wrote notes to those companies I was most interested in. My response? Every Company I wrote a note to called me and after interviews I had several job offers.So this book gave me so much confidence and gave me a passion for my work and I know now exactly where I want to be.I recommend this book for graduating students or thoses already in the real world that aren't sure where they are or where they want to go.

Great Book

This book is great for women just starting out in the work place and those who want to amke a change in a big way. The authour makes a point to tell her story along with many other real women in order to give good advice. There are juicy tidbits from all sorts of women who went out and made their dreams come true. If you are not the type to enjoy typical career books I would venture to say this book is for you. There is never a dull moment and its easy reading. This books proves that it is a hard task to make it, but it is well worth it!

Love it, love the author

Having heard Nicole lecture last spring, I had put a reminder in my calendar about the book's release date. I was riding a high of "I can do this" after hearing her speak (graduation from college was right around the corner). However, after a few months of slogging through temp jobs to make ends meet, I had completely forgotten about Nicole's message and started viewing the coming years and student loan repayment with something close to panic--ok, it WAS panic.Thankfully, my little reminder note popped up the other day and I dashed out to buy this book. And Nicole didn't let me down. I'm following her advice and narrowing down my thousands of career ideas to the ones I'm truly passionate about. In the future I'm going to refer to Nicole's book when I start losing sight of what can be in my future: a great career, not just a paycheck.If you have the opportunity, go listen to her speak. Nicole's energy is contagious!

a must read for career builders or not

I am a thirty-something mom of 3 and I'm not currently interested in any career other than raising my children. I loved this book and it's great advice for women. It not only applies to women working towards a career, but those of us who just want to improve themselves. I found it too be funny, enlightening and thought provoking. I found myself rethinking how I portray myself amongst my friends, peers, and my community. Nicole Williams is witty and felt like someone I could just sit and chat with. Buy this... you won't regret it.