{"product_id":"9781465333858","title":"If Cubicles Could Talk: Conversation for the Female New Hire in Corporate America","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow one is perceived impacts her ability to be successful. And success in corporate America is the goal. If Cubicles Could Talkâ\"Conversation for the Female New Hire in Corporate America helps the corporate professional avoid the office âclatter chatterâ that goes a little like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâCan you believe sheâs actually wearing that outfit to work?!*â\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâCould she have been more drunk at the bossâs party?â\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâSomebody needs to say something to her about her body odor.â\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâI canât believe she was polishing her nails at her desk!â\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâWhatâs up with her always on the phone with her boyfriend?â\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâWhy does she have such an attitude?â\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâWhy does she act so helpless? Doesnât she get it?â\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost corporate professionals have heard, made, thought or heard other people think at least one of those comments about someone in the office. Or worse, some corporate professionals believe one of those comments could have been made, heard, or thought about them!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe point: perception is reality. The way a corporate professional behaves at work determines how she is perceivedâ\"and her perception impacts her success. And so knowing how to act in corporate America is key to creating the perceptions needed for success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCubicles offers relevant advice about how to behave at work, professionally, personally, mentally, and emotionally so that success is realized. The book is a complete resource for what it takes to win, and offers information needed to remove the frustration and âmaze-mentâ out of that thing called âwork.â\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCubicles is for the reader who wants to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen her mind for the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettle her wardrobe for the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain a solid foundation with the boss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage her job description and her privileges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan and build professional relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwn her performance and manage her progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMind her social manners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain her competitive edge at work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan her professional future. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tone is frank and honestâ\"it âtells it like it is.â Yet, Cubicles gives clear instruction regarding appropriate behaviors, dress, emails, voicemails, and overall business etiquette. In ten parts Cubicles maps out what to do to be perceived as timely, professional, serious, competent, loyal, trusted, ethical, composed, mature, a hard worker, a team player, and a real asset. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCubicles also advises the corporate professional on ways to avoid being perceived as late, inconsistent, immature, unprofessional, and a liability to the company. Additionally, it points out what things she could be doing to reinforce negative perceptions. For concepts that require more details and examples, Appendices are used for reference. The Appendix also includes a recommended book list and a listing of helpful Internet sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraduating college and entering a professional job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrently a new hire within her first 12 to 24 months at work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn intern seeking permanent employment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the job but who suspects her perception is holding her back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlready working, but feeling like she needs an edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing to enter the workplace for the first time or again! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr if you are a(n)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareer or Guidance Counselor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJob Placement Specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecruiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew-hire Trainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMentor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvisor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuman Resources Representative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e...and you know a female who is in the one of the above categories, then Cubicles is just the book to invest in!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xlibris Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155903332592,"sku":"9781465333858","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781465333858_p0.jpg?v=1763684564","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781465333858","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}