Ben Carpenter

“The Bigs,” was a great, easy read. The author gave tons of examples of people doing great and not so great things on the job. With such detailed descriptions of Carpenter’s colleagues you almost feel like you're eavesdropping.

The advice in “The Bigs” is practical and actionable. Without giving away too much, here are a few of takeaways from the book:

-In the workplace, most of the time you have to earn respect, but sometimes you have to demand it

-Starting out, focus on what you do well over your passion

-Use the power of informational interviews to prime the pump for future job interviews

I would recommend the book to any college student or young adult who wants to know how to find a meaningful career, how to excel at work, and how to manage those early paychecks. I think the book is also ideal for seasoned professionals planning a career change.… (altro)