Student Reviews
This book would have appeal outside of Europe and the US. Young people need a book that reminds them of the importance of soft skills. You often don’t know what makes you special or how to dissect the work environment.... Read More
This guide on how to handle organizational politics is a great guide for anyone at the start of their career trying to succeed at any workplace. The book is well structured and the lessons are divided into relevant sections for... Read More
I really enjoyed the way it is written, the short sentences and structure of the text make it really quick and easy to read. What I really appreciate about the book is, of course, that when I read it, I... Read More
How to Get a Job and Keep a Job by Keith Calhoun-Senghor dives straight into the tips and tricks to get ahead of your competition or position yourself better to obtain or retain a job. In addition to practical advice... Read More
Wie man einen Job bekommt und behält – hinter diesem verlockenden und vielversprechenden Titel verbirgt sich ein Buch, das vor Tipps und Lebenslektionen für StudienabsolventInnen, BerufseinsteigerInnen oder alle, die sich auf der Karriereleiter nach der nächsten Strebe strecken, nur so... Read More
First of all I would like to thank [the author] for given me the opportunity to read [his] book’s Advance Reader Copy. I had a fantastic time reading both the English and the German version. Both versions are very well... Read More
How to Get a Job and Keep a Job by Keith Calhoun-Senghor is a comprehensive and practical guide for anyone navigating the job market, especially for newcomers! It provides one with strategies and insights to not only secure employment but... Read More
How to Get a Job and Keep a Job: the Fundamentals of Organizational Politics by Keith Calhoun-Senghor presents 24 essential ground rules designed to help recent graduates confidently enter the job market. Covering key areas such as behavior, appearance, presentation,... Read More
Die Lektüre hat mir große Freude bereitet. Gut gefallen hat mir die anschauliche Erzählweise, der Witz und die Offenheit, mit der der Autor dem Leser begegnen. Das Buch wird die Studentenwelt um viele wertvolle Tipps und Tricks bereichern.
I loved the book. While reading, it is rather obvious the author intends to help students thrive in their respective career paths and becomes a mentor. A mentor who helps students (although everybody would be able to take something away)... Read More
I am convinced [the author has] created something that has the potential of becoming a future classic!
Bei „Wie man einen Job bekommt und behält – Die Grundlagen der Organisationspolitik“ (nachfolgend: „HTGAJ“) handelt es sich um ein Werk, welchem es gelingt aus der breiten Masse der Coaching-Literatur durch drei wesentliche Merkmale deutlich herauszustechen. Die einzelnen Kapitel des... Read More
After having read the English and German versions of this book, I have to say that it is a must-have for every current and former law student and everyone who wants to succeed in the field of law! I am... Read More
The book is a very useful tool for anyone starting their career. I very much like the language and the colloquial style that is used, as well as the well-structured ’Rules.’ The structure makes sure that the rules stick to... Read More
Das Buch stellt einen Ratgeber für die Zukunft im Arbeitsleben dar und ist eine wirklich lesenswerte Erfahrung. Die Aufteilung in „wie man einen Job bekommt“ und „wie man einen Job behält“ ist strukturell sehr sinnig. Der erste Abschnitt stellt ein... Read More
Reading How to Get a Job and Keep a Job by Keith Calhoun-Senghor truly inspired me. It focuses on empowerment and building confidence and is brutally honest about the struggles one will have to face in the real word when... Read More
… das Buch, das sich mit der Erklärung der Organisationspolitik und den 25 Calhoun-Senghor Regeln befasst, bietet eine Fülle an wertvollen Ratschlägen für das Berufsleben und ist ein umfassender Leitfaden für Praktikant*innen, Berufseinsteiger*innen und Student*innen. I. Inhaltliche Analyse Struktur des... Read More
I found the book to be not only extremely helpful and enlightening concerning organizational politics, but also very entertaining. What first stood out to me was the well-structured table of contents, which not only helped in getting an overview, but... Read More
In dem Buch Wie man einen Job bekommt und behält, geschrieben von Keith Calhoun-Senghor, geht es um ‚das Spiel’, welches man in der beruflichen Welt zu spielen hat. Es enthält eine Spielanleitung mit Tipps und Tricks, basierend auf den Erfahrungen,... Read More
This book isn’t just about how to get a job and keep a job, but also what’s in between. It employs the very American mindset of go big or go home, dream big and reach for the stars. Just like... Read More
The illustrations are amazing….The cover is also very catchy. I think [the author] has created a very handy guide for practitioners no matter what stage of their career they’re in. The tips are very helpful and humorously conveyed to the... Read More
Herr Calhoun-Senghor hat mit diesem Buch etwas geschafft, was andere Karriereratgeber und Persönlichkeitsentwicklungsbücher bisher nicht geschafft haben: Er spricht mich als jungen Menschen an. Das Buch ist leicht verständlich geschrieben, es gibt Stellen zum Schmunzeln und man lernt etwas fürs... Read More
How To Get A Job And Keep A Job covers questions all students ask themselves when starting a career. The answers, this book provides, are an organizational political life saver. The author’s lessons are not taught in school – in... Read More
I want to preface this by saying, that I usually stay away from non-fiction and avoid “self-help-books” or books that promise you, they could improve your life, just because I know that most of the things that are discussed are... Read More
I liked the book. It is very personal to the author’s life. It doesn’t feel like a typical university book. It is an easy read for something that teaches you a lot. And the illustrations are very cute. The appendices... Read More
[The] book was very interesting and highly relevant for me, it is excellent advice for my career. I especially liked the examples from [the author’s] own career and the examples of CVs, letters of application and elevator pitches. I also... Read More
I like the reference to home office and remote working and I want to underline that I love the illustrations.
Als frische Absolventin oder frischer Absolvent steht man am Anfang einer Karriere. Wer hätte da nicht gern einen Leitfaden, an dem man sich in Bereichen Jobsuche, Arbeitswelt und Karriereaufstieg entlang orientieren kann? – Der Autor Keith Calhoun-Senghor bietet in seinem... Read More
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read your book. It was a pleasure, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s fantastic! It’s enjoyable, it’s fun. It’s easy to read, and I plan to buy several copies to share with... Read More