The Girl's Guide to the Big Bold Moves for Career Success by Caitlin Friedman & Kimberley Yorio (Broadway Books). Are you ready to find your dream job? Want to get that raise even in this economy? Caitlin Friedman and Kimberley Yorio have watched numerous women miss out on promotions and sit quietly hoping their boss will notice. Open the pages of their book, and learn how to ask for what you want at work and in life. Friedman and Yorio will teach you how to conquer fear, network, sell yourself, and ask for the raise. As they write, "Women are socialized to be humble about their accomplishments. You're taught that if you're a good girl and do good work, people will notice and you'll be rewarded. Wouldn't it be great if that were true?" The authors discuss the fact that men often get promotions not because they deserve them more than their female co-workers, but because they have been taught to ask for what they want. Women are concerned with the whole team and we don't want to seem demanding or 'bitchy,' so we do not ask for what we deserve. The Girl's Guide to the Big Bold Moves for Career Success has excellent interviews with inspiring and high-powered women and tips on ways to fight the stereotypes that keep women from moving up. This 231-page read is one of the best work-related books I've read and it includes lists of resources and ideas to help you reach your potential.
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