The Careerist
Over 100 Ways to Get Ahead at Work
About the Book
Based on his weekly column in the
Financial Times, Rhymer Rigby provides expert advice for those difficult career moments such as how to: make presentations, work a room, delegate effectively, bounce back from failure, fire someone, use extracurricular activities as an advantage, be more ambitious, make a good impression, ask for a pay rise, future proof a career, get headhunted, socialize with colleagues, find a mentor, deal with arguments at work, deal with stress, set goals, manage former colleagues, step into big shoes, come across well in meetings, make humor work, deal with criticism and even resign.
The Careerist is a handy, quick fix reference guide on how to improve career prospects. Bringing in expert opinion from professionals in organizational psychology, HR, and other industry specialists, Rigby provides tested career advice readers can trust.
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About the Book
Based on his weekly column in the
Financial Times, Rhymer Rigby provides expert advice for those difficult career moments such as how to: make presentations, work a room, delegate effectively, bounce back from failure, fire someone, use extracurricular activities as an advantage, be more ambitious, make a good impression, ask for a pay rise, future proof a career, get headhunted, socialize with colleagues, find a mentor, deal with arguments at work, deal with stress, set goals, ...
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Authors / Editors
Rhymer Rigby is a freelance journalist and has written for dozens of publications, including
The Financial Times,
The Sunday Telegraph,
The Independent,
GQ and
Arena. He was previously the features editor for
Business 2.0 and currently writes for
Management Today and
Human Resources. He is also the author of
28 Business Thinkers Who Changed the World (also Kogan Page).
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Authors / Editors
Rhymer Rigby is a freelance journalist and has written for dozens of publications, including
The Financial Times,
The Sunday Telegraph,
The Independent,
GQ and
Arena. He was previously the features editor for
Business 2.0 and currently writes for
Management Today and
Human Resources. He is also the author of
28 Business Thinkers Who Changed the World (also Kogan Page).
Press Coverage
"[A] career guide from Rhymer Rigby as he advises readers on how to best further their own life's goals in their career, and make oneself invaluable as an employee and highly appealing to advancement. From going the extra mile in the career, realizing when to jump ship, knowing when to press your boss, and dealing with setbacks,
'The Careerist' is a wise and much recommended addition to any jobs or career collection."
--Midwest Book Review
"[A] fine and lively reference to help workers identify issues and get ahead at work, from how to get headhunted and how to find a business mentor to managing former colleagues and asking for a pay raise. Expert opinions here come from a range of industry professionals who explore many common career concerns and how to overcome obstacles to success."
--The California BookwatchFast Company articles from Rhymer Rigby:
7 Goal-Oriented Tips For The Unapologetic Careerist How to Outsource Your Most Dreaded Tasks If You Covet Other People's Careers, Do It Strategically
Online Reviews:
"What I really like about this book is that it covers so many issues you encounter in the workplace, gives such useful expert advice and is so easy to dip into. For anyone who wants to get ahead at work, this is a fantastic source of advice and tips."
--Amazon
"[T]he author has clearly done a lot of research, spoken to a lot of experts and created an invaluable handbook for anyone from a recent graduate to someone who's right in the thick of their career and could do with looking at different angles to approach issues, or simply needs some tips. Highly recommended."
--Amazon
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Press Coverage
"[A] career guide from Rhymer Rigby as he advises readers on how to best further their own life's goals in their career, and make oneself invaluable as an employee and highly appealing to advancement. From going the extra mile in the career, realizing when to jump ship, knowing when to press your boss, and dealing with setbacks,
'The Careerist' is a wise and much recommended addition to any jobs or career collection."
--Midwest Book Review
"[A] fine and ...
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
01 Moving onwards and upwards
Dealing with a blot on your CV
How to write a covering letter
How to be interviewed
What to do if you've chosen the wrong job
A better job offer
How to attract headhunters
How to handle references
Writing your CV
Resignation etiquette
Working during your notice period
How to work with the person you will replace
Finding a job while working
02 Work and the rest of your life
How to avoid burnout
How to work part time
Achieving a work-life balance while doing an MBA
Working fewer hours
Working from home
Beating stress
Being fit for the job
03 Working nicely with others
How to talk people round
Being a good team player
Working with people you don't like
How to ask for help
How to apologize
How to take praise
How to be a boss, not a friend
Working for two bosses
A boss you don't respect
04 Networks, power and influence
How to network
How to work the Christmas party
Handling important people
How to work a room
Building power base
05 Keeping up appearances
How to rebrand yourself
Performing well in meetings
Professional awards
How to make a good first impression
Manners at work
Delivering presentations
Coping with being seen as too young
Writing for work
How to blow your own trumpet
Managing your online presence
Showcasing your qualifications
How to be an iconoclast
How to deal with being put on the spot
Dressing to impress
Making body language work
06 Business or pleasure?
Humor in the workplace
Socializing with colleagues
Pro bono work
Outside activities
Doing lunch
The business breakfast
Extra-curricular activities
Taking a sabbatical
How to go on holiday
Being more enthusiastic
07 Being the bigger, better manager
How to manage former colleagues
Being an effective interviewer
Sacking people
Delegating effectively
Personal outsourcing
Managing an under-performer
Being a mentor
How to stay engaged with your job
How to motivate your staff
Building a team
Managing your way through a merger
Running an away day
Managing your clever but lazy employees
How to lead a U-turn
08 Goals, career planning, business education and other longer-term stuff
How to set career goals
Future proofing your career
Should I do an MBA?
Getting your employer to support your MBA
Alternatives to MBAs
How to live like a student when you're doing an MBA
How to stay ahead of the curve
How to benchmark yourself
09 Practical ways to get ahead
Returning from maternity leave
How to ask for a pay rise
Working for an interim boss
How to make a temporary contract into a permanent job
How to leapfrog a superior
How to change sector
How to follow a failure
Applying for internal positions
How to cope with being passed over for promotion
Returning to a former employer
Working abroad
How to come out of retirement
How to deal with being underworked
Being overqualified for the job
Being thrown in at the deep end
A big internal move
10 Slightly more abstract ways to get ahead
How to replace a hero
Boosting your ambition
How to be a leader
Being important and being liked
Taking more risks
How to prioritize
Having the right attitude
Commanding respect
Being more confident
11 The stuff nobody likes at work
Workplace fights
Bouncing back from failure
How to take criticism
Overbearing colleagues
Working for a struggling company
Handling favoritism
How to disagree with your boss
Working with difficult colleagues
Being the bearer of bad news
Working for a bad boss
How to make cuts
How to handle a bad appraisal
Dealing with calls for your resignation
A career-limiting move
Working for a company that's in disgrace
Coping with idea thieves
Dealing with a major falling out
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
01 Moving onwards and upwards
Dealing with a blot on your CV
How to write a covering letter
How to be interviewed
What to do if you've chosen the wrong job
A better job offer
How to attract headhunters
How to handle references
Writing your CV
Resignation etiquette
Working during your notice period
How to work with the person you will replace
Finding a job while working
02 Work and the rest of your life
How to avoid burnout
How to work part time
Achieving a work-life balance while doing an ...
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