Do this, not that: career : what to do (and not do) in 75+ difficult workplace situations / Jenny Foss.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- How to Use This Book -- Chapter 1 : Finding and Starting a New Job -- Chapter 2 : Dealing With Your Boss -- Chapter 3 : Getting Along with Your Coworkers -- Chapter 4 : Advancing Your Career and Becoming the Boss -- Chapter 5 : Handling Other Workplace Dilemmas -- Resource List

"How do you deal with a difficult boss who is always unavailable? How should you handle a coworker who never completes their portion of a project on schedule? How can you establish a strong work-life balance when starting a new job? The workplace can be full of challenging situations and no matter how passionate, frustrated, excited, or downright angry you feel, it's important to stay polite and professional. Whether you struggle with finding the right words or simply aren't sure how to approach a topic, Do This, Not That: Career is here to help! This book gives you the tools you need to move forward productively so you can learn when to let go and move on. You'll find more than 75 common workplace issues that cover everything from your first day on the job to your last. For each situation, discover what to do and what to avoid, then learn exactly how to make it happen. Find tips to reframe your thinking, simple scripts to help you figure out what to say, and even advice on your next steps depending on your initial response. Do This, Not That: Career is your one-stop-shop to handling any situation that work throws your way so you can prepare yourself for a successful career"-- Provided by publisher.