12 universal skills

Get the essential skills for a successful, meaningful career. Effectively search for jobs. Learn the unwritten rules of work. Avoid unnecessary mistakes.

This in-depth guidebook shows you how.

It teaches a lot that is not taught in universities. From rather practical tips to methods to analyze your behavioral patterns, the authors provide great insights.

Mirjam Expert IT Methods & Quality

I have been anxious about starting my first relevant student job, but when I read this book, I felt confident that I could overcome any issue I would face.

William College Student

12 Universal Skills is a must read for people starting and building a career. The book creates a strong foundation for business success.

Stephen Schueler CEO

I believe that some of these skills can improve one's day to day life as well. I wish I had had this knowledge when I started my career.

Adina Data Architect

This is an excellent book! In a holistic, structured and easily understandable way, it addresses the questions and potential pitfalls one has as a newcomer to work life.

Reno VP

The descriptions are admirably clear and straightforward, making the read easy and inspirational. The book never takes on an instructional tone but tries to show rather than tell how to build these skills.

Nafisa Amazon Customer

12 Universal Skills has the answers and is the perfect gift for anyone needing support or guidance in how to build their own skills and navigate the waters of organizational challenges.

Amazon Customer

This book will become part of our welcome package. It is a brilliant compilation, all in one. The Job Search appendix is great reading too for those looking for their first job.

Thim Sr. Director

The authors' extensive knowledge and experience shine through in this helpful book. Invaluable for anyone who would like to jumpstart their career.

Igor Solutions Architect

WHY READ THIS BOOK

A Beginner’s Guide

Written to guide you in especially the first 0-5 years of your career and give you a perfect start.

The Unwritten Rules

Significantly cut your learning curve by understanding the unwritten rules of work.

All You Need to Know

You won’t find all the skills covered in one place anywhere else. Check the 12 skills out here.

Easy to Put to Use

Written by practitioners, all skills are practical knowledge. No academic language or fluff here.

WHO SHOULD READ IT

Career Launch

If you’re in the first 0-5 years of your career, these critical skills will help you succeed.

Soon Graduating

If you’re soon graduating, prepare yourself for work life and get ready to land your first professional job.

Job Seeker

Improve your odds of landing your dream job with the 12 skills + the job search appendix.

Internship

The perfect companion to an internship – giving you a shortcut to everything you need to succeed.

"So much of an employee's required job skills are not related to hard skills! Rather, they are the soft skills critical to effectively navigating the corporate world that are often left out of training and educations for new employees. 12 Universal Skills is a powerful tool for anyone starting their careers to excel and thrive with all the right skills, tips and tricks. A must read!"

Marshall Goldsmith

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

ISBN numbers:

978-8409432875 (paperback)

978-8409436125 (hardback)

978-8409436132 (eBook)

978-8409436156 (audiobook)