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The Unspoken Rules is a blueprint for anyone starting their career, entering a new role, or wanting to get unstuck." -- Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO, Thrive Global

Master the Unspoken Strategies for Fast-Tracking Your Career Growth. 15 Secrets to Succeeding in a New Role, Securing a Promotion, And Ascending to Positions of Leadership.

Have you ever felt lost in the professional world or unsure of how to navigate the hidden dynamics of workplace success? The Unspoken Rulesis your essential guide to unlocking the secrets of career advancement that aren't taught in school.

As a first-generation college student and Harvard career adviser, Gorick Ng shares the wisdom gleaned from over 500 interviews with professionals across industries and job types. This book demystifies the unspoken rules of succeeding in a corporate environment, providing you with the insights you need to not just survive, but thrive.

Inside, you'll learn how to:



• Navigate Workplace Dynamics: Learn how to manage your time amidst conflicting priorities and build strong professional relationships, even in a remote work or hybrid work environment.




• Gain Confidence and Competence: Understand how to ask for help effectively without appearing lazy or incompetent, manage up, and manage your manager.




• Perfect Your Professional Communication: Have the professional fill in the blank scripts and MadLibs you need to network effectively, speak up in meetings, navigate workplace politics, and develop your soft skills.




• Master Time Management: Build the project management and stakeholder management skills you need to do good work, lower your stress, and regain control of your life.




• Dismantle Limiting Beliefs: Identify and overcome the mental barriers that lead to imposter syndrome and become the confident professional you know you can be.


In a competitive labor market where understanding the unspoken rules is vital,The Unspoken Rulesequips you with the tools and strategies you need to onboard quickly to a new role, stand out from your peers, and get promoted.

A must read for first-gen college students, international students, interns, early career professionals, mentors, individuals returning from a career break, underrepresented talent, career development professionals, higher education leaders, DEI and DEIB practitioners, and talent development leaders of internship programs, co-ops, apprenticeship programs, and leadership development programs.

"A perfect graduation gift for any student who could use a boost for success in the working world." -- New York Post

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• Publication Date: April 27, 2021
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• Print Length: 302 Pages
• File Size: 119 KB