How to Go to Work

Author Lucy Clayton and Steven Haines
Narrator Barrie Kreinik
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Run Time 9 hours and 30 minutes
Format Audio
Genre Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Job hunting / changing careers, Office and workplace, Work experience, placements and internships.

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What to expect

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How to Go to Work is a practical guide to equip you with everything you need to know to choose and achieve the career you want.

The world of work is changing faster than ever before and it can feel overwhelmingly competitive out there.

That's why Lucy Clayton, a founding CEO, and Steve Haines, an education policy advisor, have compiled and distilled the most valuable advice you can get on how to jumpstart your career and shortcut the competition.

They have interviewed successful people from across all industries to help you:

-Find the right work experience and internships to get you through the door
-Present your best self online and in person
-Ace applications and interviews
-Gain confidence, authority and resilience
-Navigate the ups and downs of starting your first job

How to go to Work will equip you with the skills you need to thrive in whatever job or career you choose.

© Lucy Clayton 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Critics Review

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
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