Improbably Successful: Proven Career Growth Strategies for the Rest of Us (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798990970205)

In today's hypercompetitive global job market, the best planned career path, coupled with a great formal education, is not enough to get ahead. And if you happen to be a woman or a person of color, it is even tougher. The good news is that there is a set of proven career management strategies and best practices that can propel your career.

Starting in the mean streets of Medellin, Colombia and weaving through decades of startups and executive roles in financial services around the world, Juan Silvera's Improbably Successful provides real-life advice designed to boost your career, whether you are mid-career, a seasoned pro, or a recent college graduate.

• Career goal setting
• Understanding non-linear career paths
• Moving for growth
• Effective networking
• Managing your professional brand
• Developing your executive presence
• Mastering communications
• Nailing job interviews
• Using your uniqueness to your advantage

Juan Silvera's book is a guide for career achievement for those who may not fit the stereotypical profile of a senior executive. It is a practical career management guide for the rest of us!