Weird in a World That's Not by Jennifer Romolini

Weird in a World That's Not

A Career Guide for Misfits

Jennifer Romolini

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 1, 2018

An honest, sharp-witted, practical guide to help you get and keep the job you want—from an outsider whose been there and done it, a woman who went from being a broke, divorced, college dropout to running some of the biggest websites in the world.

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Who it’s for
Career advice and memoir make room for ambition without asking you to hide your odd edges.
Themes
Career growth for outsiders, Networking and office politics, Staying true to yourself at work
Genres
Career Development, Business Lives, Women in Business

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An honest, sharp-witted, practical guide to help you get and keep the job you want—from an outsider whose been there and done it, a woman who went from being a broke, divorced, college dropout to running some of the biggest websites in the world.

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Jennifer Romolini started her career as an awkward twenty-seven-year-old misfit, navigated her way through New York media and became a boss—an editor-in-chief, an editorial director, and a vice president—all within little more than a decade. Her book, Weird In A World That’s Not, asserts that being outside-the-norm and achieving real, high-level success are not mutually exclusive, even if the perception of the business world often seems otherwise, even if it seems like only office-politicking extroverts are set up for reward. Part career memoir, part real-world guide, Weird in a World That’s Not offers relatable advice on how to achieve your dreams, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Romolini helps you face down your fears, find a career that’s right for you, and get and keep a job. She tackles practical issues and offers empathetic, clear-cut answers to important questions: - How do I navigate the awkwardness of networking? - How do I deal with intense office politics? - How do I leave my crappy job? - How do I learn how to be a boss not just a #boss? - And, most importantly: How do I do all this and stay true to who I really am? Authentic, funny, and moving, Weird in a World That’s Not will help you tap into your inner tenacity and find your path, no matter how offbeat you are.

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Career advice and memoir make room for ambition without asking you to hide your odd edges.

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  • Practical counsel on networking, office politics, and finding work that fits
  • A career memoir from outsider to editor-in-chief and vice president

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  • Clear answers to awkward career questions, with humor and empathy
  • Advice for pursuing success without surrendering who you are

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Career Development58%
Business Lives36%
Women in Business31%

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Publisher categories

  • Business Lives
  • Career Strategy
  • Finance
  • Management
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  • Business Motivation
  • Managing Your Money
  • Resumes & CVs
  • Economics
Authors
Jennifer Romolini
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 1, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Career growth for outsiders · Networking and office politics · Staying true to yourself at work
Reading lane
Business Lives