Do This, Not That Career, Jenny Foss
Do This, Not That Career, Jenny Foss
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Do This, Not That: Career
What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Workplace Situations

Author: Jenny Foss

Narrator: Kacy Combest

Unabridged: 6 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/10/2023


Synopsis

A must-have step-by-step guide on what to do (and what NOT to do) in the workplace featuring clear instructions and helpful scripts so you can deal with any unexpected situation at work.

How do you deal with a difficult boss who is always unavailable? How should you handle a coworker who never completes their portion of a project on schedule? How can you establish a strong work-life balance when starting a new job? The workplace can be full of challenging situations and no matter how passionate, frustrated, excited, or downright angry you feel, it’s important to stay polite and professional. Whether you struggle with finding the right words or simply aren’t sure how to approach a topic, Do This, Not That: Career is here to help!

This book gives you the tools you need to move forward productively so you can learn when to let go and move on. You’ll find more than 75 common workplace issues that cover everything from your first day on the job to your last. For each situation, discover what to do and what to avoid, then learn exactly how to make it happen. Find tips to reframe your thinking, simple scripts to help you figure out what to say, and even advice on your next steps depending on your initial response. Do This, Not That: Career is your one-stop-shop to handling any situation that work throws your way so you can prepare yourself for a successful career.

About Jenny Foss

Jenny Foss is a long-time recruiter, job search strategist, and the founder and CEO of the internationally recognized career website, JobJenny.com. She also partners with LinkedIn in developing career-focused video courses for their LinkedIn Learning platform. Through all of her work, Jenny aims to provide exceptional, accessible, and easy-to-act-upon advice that enables people to thrive in their careers. A Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), ferocious Scrabble player, and mean margarita maker, Jenny lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, three kids, and rescue dog Daisy.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrew on September 09, 2024

Do you find yourself dealing with a difficult boss, colleagues, struggling yourself with climbing the ladder, unfairness and/or harassment? Try this. The book is broken up into categories of daily choices we face within the confines of a (mostly office/corporate/cubicle-type) job. Each section is th......more

Goodreads review by sinag on February 11, 2023

5/5 stars! I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love this book a lot! It was very helpful to me and I got a lot of tips with regard to job interviews, getting references, etc. I really appreciate what thi......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on February 07, 2023

This book is great as your helpful guide to solve the most common workplace situations. It has interesting points of view and helpful ways to solve the issues that may arise at work. Buy it and keep this super helpful guide handy!......more

Goodreads review by Caleb on December 07, 2023

Not as helpful as I thought it would be. Incredibly short. I finished reading it in just an hour......more