Effective Immediately : How to Fit In, Stand Out, and Move Up at Your First Real Job

When you’re new to the workforce, ambition and talent aren’t enough—getting on the fast track to success requires much more. If you’re a recent college graduate or new hire, Effective Immediately shows you how to excel at your first job and jump-start your career. As an up-and-coming professional, you’ll learn how to transform yourself from entry-level employee into skilled, invaluable all-star during your first year on the job. Accomplished young professional Emily Bennington and her mentor, seasoned manager Skip Lineberg, empower you to: • Establish yourself as a top performer from day one • Use every task—even grunt work—as an opportunity to shine • Earn the respect of your boss, colleagues, and clients • Cope with conflict, mistakes, and toxic coworkers • Land key assignments and gain greater responsibility • Manage projects and lead teams like a pro Packed with practical advice, useful resources, and wisdom from former newbies, this savvy hand-book gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to reach your highest potential. When you're new to the workforce, ambition and talent aren't enough--getting on the fast track to success requires much more.If you're a recent college graduate or new hire, Effective Immediately shows you how to excel at your first job and jump-start your career. As an up-and-coming professional, you'll learn how to transform yourself from entry-level employee into skilled, invaluable all-star during your first year on the job.Accomplished young professional Emily Bennington and her mentor, seasoned manager Skip Lineberg, empower you to: • Establish yourself as a top performer from day one• Use every task--even grunt work--as an opportunity to shine• Earn the respect of your boss, colleagues, and clients • Cope with conflict, mistakes, and toxic coworkers• Land key assignments and gain greater responsibility • Manage projects and lead teams like a pro Packed with practical advice, useful resources, and wisdom from former newbies, this savvy hand-book gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to reach your highest potential.From the Trade Paperback edition. "A guide for recent college graduates and other new professionals on how to excel at their first job and jump-start their career. Includes advice about earning the respect of superiors and colleagues, staying organized, coping with mistakes, and more, plus words of wisdom from former 'newbies'"--Provided by publisher. 2011_11_18_13_28_17......Page 1 2011_11_18_13_29_11......Page 2 2011_11_18_13_30_29......Page 38 2011_11_18_13_31_41......Page 78 2011_11_18_13_33_14......Page 134 2011_11_18_13_34_28......Page 177 2011_11_18_13_35_46......Page 220