Kate White Quotes

The work you're doing here is very exciting. I think I could make an important contribution.

A sit-down with your direct boss and establish what she expects you to be focusing on in the first days and weeks of the job. Take

I understand. I will

will definitely correct that in the future.

Let your boss know that you like her ideas, appreciate her support, and are excited to be in her presence. Be sincere

I studied his face, and as I did, I realized that he was studying me, our thoughts tangling in mid-air for a moment.

Smile at people, pop your head into your boss's office regularly and say hello, and come to your first meeting with something really smart to say.

You can also volunteer or freelance in certain fields to gain a feel for them and measure your response.

Had found a career they loved not by contemplating what would turn them on but by bumping into it someplace out in the world.

Change is scary but almost all change is good.

You must excel at the basic responsibilities of your job - and so you need to be certain what they are. Sure,

Shoot off an e-mail saying A handwritten note will follow, but I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed talking to you. The job sounds terrific.

It must be a great environment to work in.

what's generally expected, and come prepared.

You'll see the "going big" theme running through everything I talk about in this section, as well as the rest of the book. You may be just

And lock your hands to the table so they don't flail around or touch your hair.

As long as you end up with the opportunities and credit you need. You

When your boss makes suggestions about your work activities, follow up on them. In

Like, I happened to notice when I put these together that .

What skills have you learned so far that you can bring to the company or organization? (FYI:

That sounds really interesting. I'm working on A, B, and C right now. Which should I set aside in order to focus on this project?

Here's a thought. What if we were to .

I hope they don't plan to sic the pug police on me, I said, smiling.

I've loved learning about the position," I said. "It sounds incredibly exciting, and I know I could take the magazine exactly where you want to go.

This is your first time and you'd love her to provide you with a to-do list and also any information you might not think of. She

Lips. You need to have three or four smart questions ready, and it's nice to have them on a note card you take out so you really seem prepared.

The smartest things you can do is talk to someone who has done a similar project before and confirm what those steps are. Perhaps

Leave a silence alone, no matter how awkward it felt. Invariably the other person filled it, often with something unexpected.

Guys rarely behave logically when it comes to women.

(by researching, talking to people, etc.), and see which area not only fits well but also could pay off.

You can't get caught up in worrying about whether everyone you work with likes you. Ultimately you want the respect of your coworkers,

Intimidated by her, too, but they recognized her value. Before long,

Smile, look invested, and when you hand in certain projects, say you enjoyed working on them.