I Am A Boss Bitch And You Can Be One Too...Here's How

It seems like there is a need in today's work landscape to provide women with the tools to not only set goals for success but also to blow those goals out of the water. But how? We all know about leaning in and claiming our spot at the table but some of us need a few more specific tips and tools to become the Boss Bitch we know we can be. Enter Nicole Lapin's new book Boss Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan to Take Charge of Your Career. This book is great for three kinds of working women: those who are learning the basics of being the boss of their own lives and career, those who are in a leadership role at their company, and/or those who have aspirations of being the boss of their own company.

I found the first two sections especially relevant for my career goals, but I think there really is something for every woman here. Lapin presents the info in a fun chatty voice and offers up one of the best business glossaries in the back of this book. She demystifies many of the business words that make us pretend we know what is being talked about and simplifies them. Probably worth the cover price of the book in and of itself.

This book would make a great graduation gift, as well as an excellent addition to any Boss Bitches' book shelf.

Blogger Note:  I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for an honest review. This review is entirely based on my opinion.

The Color of Your Parachute REALLY Does Matter! Or Why What Color is Your Parachute 2016 Edition is for Everyone

As I write this review for the 2016 edition of What Color is Your Parachute by Richard N. Bolles, two things are immediate. First, I am embarrassed to admit I have never read/owned a copy of this book and Second, where might I be now career-wise if I had bothered to read this book X amount of years ago? Yes, it's that good.

What Color is Your Parachute?, 2016.

I wish colleges handed these annually updated guides out as required reading. There are so many helpful tips and insight to be gained from spending a few days reading this book and implementing the tools contained within. From the basics of where to look for a job, to how to successfully interview, to even delving deep and taking a personal inventory about yourself and what kind of career you are drawn to. This isn't your typical job hunting book that tells you how to craft a resume. This is the book that dispels the myth of the resume and why it's a mere stepping stone (and a low-rung one at that) to landing the job you want and need. This book not only is practical but reader-friendly and full of things even the most experienced job seeker may not be savvy to.

This book is honestly for everyone. College students will reap the benefits of using this guide to land their post-college job. Those currently seeking employment will get insight into the understanding of how companies hire and their hiring process. Even career changers will be about to find a helpful walk thru of navigating new career terrain.

Blogger note: I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for this review. This review is entirely based on my opinion and contains my honest evaluation.

Leave Your Mark by Aliza Licht: DKNY PR Girl's Career Advice Book MakesUs All Shine

There is something incredibly empowering about reading a book by someone you admire. If it's good, it has the power to inspire you to chase your dreams. Not only do you walk away from a book like that with confidence, but you also feel as if the book spoke to you and fed you the exact information and encouragement you needed at that time in your life.

That's a lot to ask for in two hundred and fifty (give or take) pages but that's exactly what I got from Aliza Licht's much-anticipated book, Leave Your Mark: Land Your Dream Job. Kill it in Your Career. Rock Social Media. If you are at all familiar with Twitter, Social Media rock stars and/or fashion you most definitely know Ms. Licht better by her Twitter handle DKNY PR Girl. Who better to write a career advice book than the woman who practically made social media a thing for fashion and spearheaded the social media revolution?



This book is divided into four sections: How to get the job of your dreams, How to have a killer career, How to utilize social media effectively and Everything you need to know about personal branding. Each of these sections has tools, helpful advice and some of Aliza's own personal stories that illustrate each point. There is a lot of information and all of it is useful to anyone in any field and in any stage of their career. Though if this book happens to get into the hands of a college-aged reader, it would certainly put them well ahead of the crowd when it comes to interning and ultimately snagging their first out-of-school job. Also worth noting is that this book is the ultimate affirmation for those looking to change careers, as Aliza notably went from Pre Med to PR. She encourages young people to follow their natural paths and gravitate to what they love doing and a career will bloom out of that.

Aliza hits on a lot of important points such as how to cultivate a reputation that precedes you, how to network even when it's uncomfortable, and the importance of being confident (but never cocky). Many good take-aways, so read with a pen handy for note taking.

Licht, Twitter maven extraordinaire, comes across strongly as the ideal mentor, the perfect mix of personable/approachable/savvy/passionate while still maintaining the aura of superiority that comes from being an innovative leader. You can't help but want to grab a cup of coffee with her and pick her brain for a little while. Her knowledge is indispensable and well worth the price of this book.

Blogger note: I received this book from the publisher as a review copy, however I was in no way compensated for my opinion in the above review.