Work 101: Learning the Ropes of the Workplace Without Hanging Yourself 1st edition

In this straight-talking guide, MBA Elizabeth Freedman?an expert in corporate etiquette?shares the rules of the workplace that only veterans know: survival secrets that will help you avoid the common mistakes that can sink careers at the gate. From getting a seat at the meeting table to dealing with a demanding boss, from talking salary in a performance review to what not to say at a business function, Work 101 tells you everything you need to know to master the (shameless) art of climbing the corporate ladder.


? Manage the manager?how to survive any type of boss, including the Boss from Hell
? Master the art of introduction?have them at hello!
? Create winning e-mails that actually get read?and tips for avoiding on-screen blunders and other career-ending disasters
? How to handle a ?cube invader?
? What not to order, wear, or say at a business lunch
? The real rules for dressing business casual?what to wear and when
? How not to be clueless about promotions and (bigger) bonuses
? The five steps to employee-boss success?including the top-ten things to listen to and observe
? How to avoid burning your bridges (and other great exit strategies)?and much, much more!