The Skills: How to Win at Work
‘This is the perfect guide on how to get where you want to be’ Red
Whether you’re a new graduate, a working mum, returning to work after a career break or simply seeking a job change, The Skills explains:
Preparation, Planning, Starting Out – how to learn from those around you and navigate your first years on the career ladder
Speaking Up, Standing Up, Keeping Sharp – how to make the best first impressions, tips for public speaking and handling anxiety
Owning It, Rising Up, Resilience – how to develop authority and get to grips with high-pressure scenarios
Drawing on Mishal’s own experience, The Skills encourages women of all ages to make their ambitions a reality, guiding them to success in whatever field they choose.
”'A compelling primer on how women can forge a path to success. The practicality and clarity of Husain’s advice offers a source of new strength for women in the daily battle to both fulfil their potential and get their due in the workplace” - Tina Brown
”'This book is a must-read for anyone (woman or man) who aspires to reach the top of their game” - Miriam González Durántez
”'From speaking up to rising up, this book is full of practical advice for young women ready to realise their full potential” - Malala Yousafzai
”'This is the perfect guide on how to get where you want to be” - Red
”'With the confidence and authority of a woman who has both attained her dream job and loves it, she meditates on what it took for her - and other women - to work their way there. This is not a memoir; it’s more a feminist manifesto” - Daily Mail
”'This is the new go-to handbook for every working woman” - Emerald Street
”'A brilliant book” - Claudia Winkleman
”'The Skills: A must-read new book by my BBC colleague @MishalHusainBBC. Her subtitle says it all: From first job to dream job, what every woman needs to know” - Christiane Amanpour
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