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They Don't Teach Corporate in College, Third Edition: A Twenty-Something's Guide to the Business World Paperback – February 25, 2014

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They Don't Teach Corporate in College has resonated with tens of thousands of readers and is currently used as a text in corporations and universities across the country. This new and updated edition reflects the unique needs and challenges of current twenty-somethings, who want to make a difference right now but lack some of the core skills to make it happen. It incorporates fresh tips for building your transferable skillset, networking and enhancing your productivity in an increasingly digital world, and becoming an effective leader.

Chock full of personal anecdotes and written from the perspective of a wise older sister who doesn't want you to learn the hard way, They Don't Teach Corporate in College includes no-nonsense advice for:

  • Making the smartest career move right out of college.
  • Landing the job of your dreams by avoiding the black hole of HR.
  • Establishing a strong reputation by encouraging others to like and cooperate with you.
  • Navigating your organization's social scene and practicing cringe-free networking.
  • Mastering skills that will take you anywhere, such as goal-setting and self-promotion.
  • Combating negativity and coping with difficult personalities.
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  6. ISBN-10
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"A powerfully insightful resource for aiding next generation leaders as they aspire to break into the corporate world in the face of a most daunting and challenging economy."
--Douglas R. Conant, Chairman of Avon Products and New York Time Best-selling author of TouchPoints

"I have grown up in my career with this book. When I started out, it was my workplace bible and years later, I make sure all of our new hires have copies. Truly a Millennial-whisperer, Alexandra Levit speaks the language of the future leaders of corporate America and her work is essential in our efforts to be a top-notch company at which to launch a fulfilling career."
--Brad Gorman, Manager, Whirlpool Corporation

"They Don't Teach Corporate in College is too good to be given only to the twenty-somethings. Anyone who's feeling lost and overwhelmed in cubicle country can benefit from reading this eminently practical book."
--Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human

"This insightful and essential guide to mastering the politics of corporate America should be required reading for every college graduate."
--James A. Boyle, president, College Parents of America

"This book is loaded with solid information designed to demystify the business world, including a short, to-the-point glossary of office lingo and a terrific chapter on how to make a long-term career plan."
--Anne Fisher, Fortune

"If you're looking for a guide to ease the transition from flip-flops to wingtips, a fine choice is They Don't Teach Corporate in College. Alexandra Levit does a great job of attaching assumptions that high-achieving college grads drag into the workplace with them."
--Mary Ellen Slayter, The Washington Post

"Whether you're having a quarter-life crisis or if you just want an insider's guide to the working world, read this book."
--Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Entrepreneur

"This book is a must-read for new entrants in the work force and useful even to the more experienced professional."
--Caroline Ceniza-Levine, National Association for Colleges and Employers

"After four years of jeans and baseball caps and three hours of class a day, workforce newbies need a boot camp like this to face up to the rigors of the working week."
--Abby Wilner, coauthor of Quarterlife Crisis

"Ms. Levit teaches newbies such practicalities as making a memorable first impression, networking without cringing, coping with difficult personalities, and learning to be an effective boss. The book is easy to read and loaded with common-sense techniques."
--Steve Powers, The Dallas Morning News

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Alexandra Levit’s goal is to prepare organizations and their employees to be competitive and marketable in the future business world. She is the author of 8 books, a former nationally syndicated columnist for the Wall Street Journal, and a writer for the New York Times, Fast Company, and Forbes. She advised the Obama administration on critical workforce issues and has consulted for and spoken at hundreds of organizations around the world. Frequently appearing as a spokesperson in major media outlets, Alexandra was named an American Management Association Top Leader. She is also a member of the Northwestern University Council of 100 and the Young Entrepreneur Council. She resides in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband, Stewart, and their two children. Visit her website at www.alexandralevit.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weiser; Third edition (February 25, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1601633084
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1601633088
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Alexandra Levit’s goal is to prepare organizations and their employees to be competitive and marketable in the future business world. A former nationally syndicated columnist for the Wall Street Journal and writer for the New York Times, Fast Company, and Forbes, Alexandra has authored several books, including the international bestseller They Don’t Teach Corporate in College and Humanity Works: Merging People and Technologies for the Workforce of the Future.

Alexandra is a managing partner with organizational development firm PeopleResults. She consults and writes on leadership development, human resources, technology adoption, entrepreneurship, innovation, career and workplace trends on behalf of numerous Fortune 500 companies including American Express, Canon, Deloitte, DeVry University, Intuit, SilkRoad, and Staples, and has spoken on these topics at hundreds of organizations around the world including Abbott, ADP, Bank of America, Cardinal Health, Campbell Soup, Exelon, the Federal Reserve Bank, the Human Capital Institute, McDonalds, Microsoft, PepsiCo, the Society of Human Resource Management, and Whirlpool.

In the last several years, Alexandra has conducted proprietary research on the future of work, technology adoption, the millennial generation, gender differences and bias, and the skills gap. She also served as a member of Business Roundtable’s Springboard Project, which advised the Obama administration, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of Defense on current employment issues.

Alexandra is also a frequent national media spokesperson and is regularly featured in outlets including USA Today, National Public Radio, CNN, ABC News, CNBC, Forbes, the Associated Press, and Glamour. She was named an American Management Association Top Leader for two years in a row and has also been Money Magazine’s Online Career Expert of the Year and the author of one of Forbes’ best websites for women.

A member of the Northwestern University Council of 100 and the Young Entrepreneur Council, Alexandra received the prestigious Emerging Leader Award from her alma mater. The award honors a Northwestern graduate under 35 who had made a significant impact in her field and in society. She was also just named to the Thinkers50's Class of 2019. This global organization identifies the individuals developing the most compelling business and management ideas of our age. She resides in Chicago, IL.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST have for anyone entering Corporate America
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2006
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This is a great resource for anyone entering Corporate America. If you've worked in an organization in a non-professional position and think you know Corporate America--YOU DON'T. One might think the information is 'common sense', but too often we don't use common sense until someone makes the 'light bulb' go off. Alexandra does this beautifully! I highly recommend this book for any new grad. The examples are great and can apply to almost any corporate situation. For example, in my current role, as a new employee, other staff would constantly ask me to do task that was NOT my responsibility. Rather than say, NO, I said, I'm not sure if I handle that, you might want to ask my supervisor! This was GREAT advice! They were clearly trying to take advantage of me because I was new. (I was alarmed because they took me out to lunch, drilled me for information on my background, and asked me the same question 3 times, 3 different ways) Can you imagine what else they would have thrown at me had I said, sure, I'll do it? That might not sound too exciting, but trust me...as a new grad, in your first position, you are soooo eager to please everyone and show that you are a hardworker--you'll find yourself doing your work and everyone else's. Now those same co-workers ask for my help, and not try to insist that it's my job to do it. This way, I have the option of taking on extra work or not. With all that said, go ahead and invest in your corporate career--purchase the book!
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Missy
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2010
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this book was recommended to me by one of my mentors at my company. i wish i would have gotten this book BEFORE i started my first corporate job. lots of really interesting information and advice. great read for a soon-to-graduate or recent college grad.
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Bryan Steimel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, commond sesnse summed up
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2010
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most of this book is common sense but it really sums it all up in 1 convenient place. Most person is going to know more then half the topics in the book but the other half can really help you along. I'm 26 and i wish i would have read this when i was in college. Get this for anybody in there senior year of college i highly recommend it. it transcends many degrees and professions.
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swish
5.0 out of 5 stars helps idealistic, motivated people to feel better about the real job world
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2013
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A lot of idealistic people go into work very motivated and then are sad to find they are often bored, are asked to do boring things, and their effort is not rewarded. They can start stewing about the company or corporate world in general.

This book helps to break it down and show the issues from the managers' perspectives, so that it's clear it's not personal, and people can relax and focus on what's important and not get so offended or demoralized by the way things work.

Really helped me to enjoy my job more and realize that everything might be more ok than I thought, and warn me not to do some things I'd been doing, and to do more of certain things that would actually help me.
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Lindsay McClure
3.0 out of 5 stars A little old fashioned
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021
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I had to buy this for a career's class. I believe it only applies to specific career paths. My class is another b.s. filler for my university.

There's solid advice for people in their twenties. For someone who is in their early thirties and has a job history it's common knowledge.
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Ron
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a new graduate
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2014
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This is a great book and a very solid read. A great starter book for any college grad starting out, I wish I had found this book 5 years ago.
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Ariel
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute must read for college students and twenty somethings
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2012
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I wish that this book had been required reading in one of my courses in college. Alexandra does a fantastic job of asking you the right questions to get you thinking. I especially liked the section entitled: "The Self-Assessment Journey." She also gives a lot of real world examples of what steps you can take to make better decisions such as setting up informational interviews with alumni through your career center. This is one of my favorite books that I would recommend to absolutely everyone!
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Nicole T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2019
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Loved this book! I had to read it for my Public Relations class, and it definitely helped me navigate my first job. The author gives first-hand insight, and this is a great, easy read.
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