THE UNSPOKEN RULES :SECRETS TO STARTING YOUR CAREER OFF RIGHT HC

Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller Incredibly smart, nuanced, and evidence-based career advice. — Cal Newport, author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work Have you ever started a new job and felt like you missed a memo everyone else received? Do you struggle with impostor syndrome, confidence, or self-doubt? Or have you watched colleagues get promoted over you despite your hard work? Most career advice fails because it ignores the unwritten rules of the workplace. Theyre the secret handshake that separates those who get ahead—and those who get left behind in todays competitive job market. The Unspoken Rules is the essential career guide for ambitious professionals. It demystifies the hidden currents of the workplace and offers concrete strategies for thriving in any corporate environment. As a Harvard career advisor, UC Berkeley educator, and Fortune 500 consultant, first-generation college graduate Gorick Ng shares wisdom from over 500 professionals across industries and job types. His evidence-based approach translates these insights into practical strategies, empowering professionals of all backgrounds to level up, managers to achieve peak performance, and leaders to create a more inclusive workplace. Inside, youll discover the secrets to fast-tracking your professional development: From Onboarding to Promotion: Master the Three Cs to decode your bosss evaluation criteria. It is the essential toolkit for those who manage up—helping you stop guessing and start delivering. Build Strategic Visibility: Go beyond your resume to demonstrate high-level value and navigate workplace politics so your hard work is recognized, rewarded, and reflected in your salary. Unlock Closed-Door Opportunities: Master effective communication at work to demonstrate an ownership mindset, learn how to find a mentor, and build an inner circle of advocates, even if you do hybrid work or remote work. In todays competitive market, being good at your job isnt enough