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through about half of this when the call came from the dream job employer, Fast forward, just finished my first week at the new job, The simple exercises helped me cut through the chatter and create a mission statement that was sincere and at the same time unsentimental which helped me through those initial prescreening calls.
The prep increased my confidence in my whywhich meant I could focus less on myself and listen to what the employer was communicating, So for that,stars. Very good and mostly complete info, Read it unfortunately after my last very long job search, I'd loved if I found it before, Overall, I do think this book was helpful, But the myriad acronyms became a bit confusing and repetitive, This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, This is what our readers thought:
Title: The Introverts Complete Career Guide: From Landing a Job, to Surviving, Thriving and Moving on Up
Author: Jane Finkle

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“Lots of helpful tips in here and how to be more successful in the workplace particularly if you happen to be an introvert, I thought it was clearly written and wellpackaged, I don't know if it will help all introverts, but it's a good place to start if you are determined to get ahead, ” Male reader, aged
“This seems to be packed full of helpful advice for the introvert who wants to be the best they can be, It looks at topics such as developing selfconfidence and feeling comfortable using the internet as a tool for progress, Personally, I think any book which attempts to help people to develop, is a good thing, ” Female reader, aged
“Practical and concise are the best two words to describe this book, ” Mae reader, aged
“This author seems to understand how important it is to give an example when trying to explain a particular concept, I thought the writing style of the author was excellent it also helps that she has a lot to say that makes a lot of sense, ” Male reader, age

To Sum It Up:
A superb tool for introverts who want to go as far as they possibly can in the workplace, A FINALIST and highly recommended! The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
There's nothing groundbreaking in here, but it's a good guide if you need some basic help with your resume or interview skills.
The only real issue I had was that Finkle assumes that introverts all have anxiety, This assumption is way too common, I dont know why I'm an introvert, but it is not a result of overwhelming fear of speaking to new people, I read this book thanks to Blinkist, even though Im not an introvert!

The key message in these blinks:

Introverts often feel that the odds are stacked against them when they compete with extroverts in the workplace.
Its true that an introverts natural need for privacy, coupled with their modesty, can create obstacles for those looking to advance their careers, But introverts also have special abilities that they can draw on to support their professional advancement, Their capacity to focus aids their ability to prepare for big events ahead of time their keen observation skills help them identify problems in the workplace that might otherwise go unnoticed and their ability to listen helps them develop meaningful and productive relationships with their colleagues.
 

Actionable advice: 

Create a blog to build your network and increase visibility,
If your modesty and reserve are preventing you from showcasing your professional prowess, consider setting up a simple blog, As a skilled observer and a reflective individual, its likely that youll have plenty of ideas for blog posts, Once these are published, you can use your LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook accounts to promote them, If visitors to your blog leave comments or contact you, you can add them to your professional network,   

What to read next:

Quiet, by Susan Cain

As weve explored in these blinks, introverts possess many qualities that are great assets to any professional team.
But despite this, most workplaces are better tailored to extroverts, whose outgoing nature let them speak up with confidence, communicate their successes with ease, and network effortlessly,

How then do we ensure that the strengths of both personality types are harnessed in the workplace
In Quiet, author Susan Cain walks readers through the strengths and weaknesses of both introverts and extroverts, revealing how best to design workplaces and approach communication with an eye towards supporting every team member.
So check out the blinks to Quiet by Susan Cain, and learn how you can help every individual in your workplace thrive, I am a huge Extrovert who is always curious about my counterparts as a way to better understand me as their opposites and my introverted clients better, Jane does a great job at walking introverts through the entire career process with many of the same pieces of advice that I give my clients with her added insights as to how introverts might navigate each of the processes.


She begins with recognizing that introverts have many strengths like the power of observation, thinking before they speak, and their often inquisitive minds, These strengths play well in one on one or small groups but how do you navigate this 'extroverted world' that we live in

Well, Jane starts from the beginning and takes you right through tips on how to grow in your position and to move up to leadership positions if that is what you want.
Her practical advice for each step of the way is good for everyone, but then she adds in tips for introverts, like how to politely break into conversations,

how to use their strength of observation and curiosity to add to networking conversations and office meetings.


Networking can be difficult for introverts and many extroverts too! and her advice is to prepare for those networking events and do your homework on who might be there and haveorquestions to ask people ahead of time.
i. e. Have you been to this event before How long have you worked in the field 

And then to follow up withonmeetings whenever possible,

This book is filled with great tips for ALL people but her insights for introverts is so helpful, Great reminders for extroverts like me to make sure I give 'space' for these thoughtful curious quiet types,

Well done Jane, Does the thought of talking to strangers make you want to never leave your house Perhaps the idea of interrupting a colleague makes you so queasy that you cant speak up during meetings.
Or maybe youre so modest that when you have your annual performance review you fail to mention all the amazing things youve achieved at work,

If you can identify with any or all of these scenarios, its likely that youre an introvert, Introverts have many valuable qualities, but the competitive nature of contemporary workplaces means that their reserve and modesty often put them at a disadvantage,

The good news is that introverts are equipped with a number of natural abilities that can help counteract the challenges of having a more reflective personality type.
In fact, introverts possess a number of characteristics that are highly prized by employers, Once you know how to draw upon your introvert superpowers, youll be in a strong position to build your professional network, secure an excellent job, and ensure that your career progresses in the way you deserve.


Introverts often feel that the odds are stacked against them when they compete with extroverts in the workplace, Its true that an introverts natural need for privacy, coupled with their modesty, can create obstacles for those looking to advance their careers, But introverts also have special abilities that they can draw on to support their professional advancement, Their capacity to focus aids their ability to prepare for big events ahead of time their keen observation skills help them identify problems in the workplace that might otherwise go unnoticed and their ability to listen helps them develop meaningful and productive relationships with their colleagues.

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