James King

Office Hacks James King

You spend approximately 8 hours at the office - five days a week. That's the equivalent of watching 900 movies a year. That's also too much time spent working without using these amazing "office hacks." I guarantee that this book will pay for itself by saving you countless hours and improving your salary prospects - whether you are an office "old-timer" or a "new-timer" who just landed an internship or entry-level position. Contained in this book are over 250 life-saving "office hacks" - highly practical and replete with examples. These tried-and-tested "office hacks" are the result of interviewing junior and senior employees with a combined total of over 300 years of international corporate experience. You will learn to:
-Successfully get hired (including how to exploit HR software)
-Excel during your first days (including why you need to have a candy dish)
-Work more efficiently (including why you should make phone calls in the morning)
-Master your office IT (including why searching for the word "solved" is so important)
-Settle into a good routine (including how to fall asleep in 2 minutes like soldiers do)
-Get your boss to promote you (including why "Google Alerts" matter)
-Cover your ass (including why disclaimers and ranges are so important)
-Optimize your workspace (including why it's essential to avoid offices next to meeting rooms)
-Game the system (including how to leave work earlier or fake being sick)
-Show leadership (including how to use a PPPF-framework for one-on-one meetings)
-Leave your job like a pro (including how to send the perfect farewell email) These "office hacks" are highly useful and practical tips and tricks on how to make your daily office work easier and accelerate your career. From Fortune100 companies, to blue-chip corporations, and even to small, family-owned businesses, there are "office hacks" for everyone. Here is what readers had to say:
"My internship was a huge success thanks to these office hacks!" Laura B. (Germany)
"I wish I had read this book ten years ago... my office work would have been much easier" Moritz S. (Switzerland)
"A must-read for anyone in the corporate world" Christian P. (Austria)
"Extremely valuable tips and tricks - will be sending my daughter in college a copy" Alexander S. (USA)