Book recommendation for new job

Book recommendation for new job

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ril7979

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53 posts

143 months

Saturday 27th June 2015
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My son (24) is just about to start his first job since gaining his Masters Degree, he will be working for a large motor car company in the design dept. Can anyone suggest a good book to help him along the way with handling Management Etc

spikeyhead

17,223 posts

196 months

Sunday 28th June 2015
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

Having said that, I'd ensure that he knows his principal role at work is to make his boss look good.

Hedgeman

661 posts

230 months

Sunday 28th June 2015
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Rules-Work-Richard-Tem...

I've flicked through it previously and there are likely to be a few take aways for someone starting out.

Twin2

266 posts

121 months

Monday 29th June 2015
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No idea on a book but from my experience, especially in that industry, he needs to set clear objectives and meet them. And make sure he's clear with management that he wants to move on in the company.

I made this mistake as an intern and was treated like a child because I didn't tell them what I expected of them

ChasW

2,135 posts

201 months

Tuesday 30th June 2015
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Twin2 said:
No idea on a book but from my experience, especially in that industry, he needs to set clear objectives and meet them. And make sure he's clear with management that he wants to move on in the company.

I made this mistake as an intern and was treated like a child because I didn't tell them what I expected of them
A good point. It makes a big difference if your first manager is competent at developing staff. I had a couple early in my career who just went through the motions at appraisals and development reviews. It's good to put pressure upwards in the system but remaining realistic so you're not seen as an upstart. The other important thing, that I did not realise at first, is making sure you're visible to your bosses' boss. Finally, invest time in internal networking and "big-up" your achievements.

My 23 year old daughter is just completing her first year at work. Her manager is incompetent and takes credit for all my daughter's achievements and talk's over her in meetings. Fortunately this has not escaped the notice of the directors and important clients. I predict that she will be her manager's boss within two years unless the manager is removed by then.

CubanPete

3,630 posts

187 months

Tuesday 30th June 2015
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My Dad made me read this when I did a stint at a South Wales industrial plant

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Green-Valley-Penguin-Moder...

Not management, business, technical or commercial, but it helped me understand the environment I was working in and was a great help.

oldbanger

4,316 posts

237 months

Saturday 4th July 2015
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A few I have found very useful personally are:
7 habits of highly effective people
Just listen
Never eat alone
Power cues