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Career Cheat Codes

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What to expect

Discover the unspoken rules for career success with this definitive guide to getting hired and getting ahead in any industry.

We've all been sold the corporate lie. 'Put your head down, work hard, and everything will work out for you.' Right? WRONG. Put your head down, work hard and you're destined for a career that's mediocre at best.

As Courtney Johnson knows, it really isn't about working harder or even working smarter - it's about working louder. Whether you're focusing on negotiating your first salary or just trying to stay sane between the hours of 9 and 5, Career Cheat Codes is the guide you need to play the game, get hired, get paid and get ahead. It's full of easy, smart, research-backed tips and tricks that will get you your dream job and make sure all the right people know your name. You'll discover how to:

-approach the job search so that hiring managers come looking for you
-conduct an interview that will have them asking when you can start
-navigate office politics without losing yourself
-represent your work so that your contributions get the recognition they deserve
-make the modern workplace work for you, from WFH setups to CV-ifying online hobbies
. . . and much more.

Critics Review

Courtney Johnson has written a book that finally tells the truth about what actually moves careers forward. Career Cheat Codes is both deeply empowering and wildly practical. If you're ready to break out of outdated narratives and step into your full potential, this book is your new playbook.
Rachel Rodgers, bestselling author of 'We Should All be Millionaires'
Career Cheat Codes is the kind of book that creates momentum fast. Courtney Johnson doesn't just motivate - she teaches you how to think strategically about your career, visibility, and personal brand so you can create real opportunities instead of waiting for them.
Hala Taha, Founder & CEO of YAP Media, host of 'Young and Profiting'
As a founder, I've seen how careers and companies are shaped by who knows how to communicate value and play the game of corporate. Career Cheat Codes gives readers the tools to articulate their worth and own the room. Courtney delivers insight that is both refreshingly honest and immediately useful.
Angelina Lawton, Founder & CEO of Sportsdigita
What I love about Career Cheat Codes is how clearly Courtney names what so many people feel but can't articulate. This book gives you clarity, confidence, and a smarter way to think about your career and opportunities. It's a must-read for anyone ready to stop playing small and start making strategic moves.
Jacqueline Snyder, founder of The Product Boss
If there's someone who knows how to hack a career it's Courtney-the tips in this book are insanely practical for anyone who wants to make their career dreams come true!
Lara Acosta, founder, LA Digital, Literally Academy, Kleo
Career Cheat Codes is the book I wish I'd had when I was starting out. Courtney brilliantly breaks down the invisible rules that keep talented people playing small, and she does it in a way that's both strategic and deeply empowering. This book will change how you see yourself, your career, and what's actually possible when you stop waiting for permission and start playing to win. If you're ready to stop working twice as hard for half the recognition, this is your guide.
Danielle Canty, entrepreneur and co-founder, bossbabe
Author Courtney Johnson
Narrator Courtney Johnson
Duration 8 hours and 38 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781405567213
Format Audiobook
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Genre Advice on careers and achieving success, Careers guidance, Job hunting / changing careers
Availability AU, GB, IE

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