An honest practical guide covering everything you need to know to get the job you want.
Lucy Clayton is passionate about discovering and mentoring talent.
She is part of the charity, Speakers 4 Schools, a committed network
of leading figures who want to give back to young people in state
schools. As former CEO of Community Clothing, a social enterprise
with a mission to sustain and create jobs in the UK textile
industry, she was honoured in the Financial Times and HERoes
inaugural list of top 50 'Champions of Women in Business 2017'. She
is the founder and presenter of DRESS-FANCY, a podcast series
exploring the social significance of costume and she is a regular
speaker at industry events including WGSN, Fashion Revolution, The
Royal Academy and TED.
Steven Haines is a campaigner for social change. He began his
career in UK Government, working on widening access to education
for disabled children. He is now Executive Director for Policy and
Campaigns at the National Deaf Children's Society. He was the
Global Campaign Mobilization Director at Save the Children
International supporting campaigners in 120 countries to reduce the
rates of pregnant mothers and their babies dying in childbirth. He
has worked as an advisor to the Government of Rwanda where he
helped put in place a programme to train the next generation of
civil servants and during 2015 was a Special Advisor in the United
Nations Secretary General's Office working on the Global Strategy
for Women's Children's and Adolescent Health.
The way work... works is rapidly changing. This book is the
resilience you need to adapt and thrive as you enter the
workplace
*Paul Jarvis, author of Company of One*
A vital book to anyone trying to get their head round the
challenges or work. Deadly serious advice delivered in a style that
is never deadly serious. An important but entertaining read
*Bruce Daisley, bestselling author of The Joy of Work*
Full of invaluable advice for those at the start of their
career
*Cate Sevilla, author of How to Work Without Losing Your Mind*
Solid, practical advice on everything from resumes to testing to
working for a bad boss, interning, making an impression and
building a network of allies that can sustain you throughout your
career. Fresh, lively and invaluable. Plus it's fun to read!
*Sally Helgesen, author of How Women Rise*
Crucial insider information to help you quick-start a successful
career
*Julia Laflin, author of Life Skills: Stuff You Should Really Know
by Now*
This book is essential for a generation of talent who aren't
equipped with what it means to start employment. It's delivered
with sophistication and humour. A must read
*Suki Sandhu, OBE, Founder & CEO of Audeliss and INvolve*
This insightful and amusing tome will have you running to work,
gleefully, in the correct trousers
*Patrick Grant, Norton & Sons (Savile Row), Community Clothing and
The Great British Sewing Bee*
Everything a young job seeker needs in one place - an essential
resource
*Elizabeth Taylor, CEO of Employment Related Services
Association*
A refreshing take on career guidance
*Gugu Ndebele Executive Director, Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy
for Girls*
I wish I'd had this resource when I was growing up and starting
work
*Dr Radha, BBC Radio 1*
This is truly life changing. It should be standard issue to every
teenager
*Tamsin Blanchard, The Guardian*
A handy guide
*Financial Times Business Book of the Month*
How to successfully apply for a job
*The Times*
Valuable advice in this challenging time to be starting out in the
world of work
*Sarah Brown, host, Better Angels*
Succinct and topical advice
*The Mancunion*
Enriching on a personal level as much as a professional one.
Honest, humorous, and humbling
*Pi*
Witty moments of funny personal stories and serious helpful
tips
*Epigram*
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