Groundwork
What to expect, how to get ready for Day 1, and surviving your first week.
Practical, field-tested advice
Got the Job... Now What?
Experience-based guidance forcorporate hires
Drawn from real projects and candid interviews. Clear actions for your first years on the job.
Available in Kindle and paperback
A note from the author
What got you the job won't necessarily keep you there or help you build the career you want.
You can try to get by. You'll probably survive for a while. The effort you put into landing the job deserves a better return.
To thrive as a career starter, you need to know the do's and don'ts. Rather than waiting for seniors to spoon-feed you or learning the hard way, take charge yourself.
Everyone assumes you'll deliver consistent, high-quality work. What makes or breaks careers is rigorous error avoidance and putting yourself in the right light. Many of us work hard only to watch others get promoted despite less effort. Good work alone has never been enough.
People don't get promoted because of one major accomplishment. The key lies in what happens before and after the job gets done.
I've gathered what works into a simple, actionable guide. The lessons in this book come from my own experience and dozens of interviews with people who have built successful corporate careers and made plenty of mistakes along the way.
Moritz Dressel
Who this book is for
This book is for you if…
- You landed a corporate job and want to start strong
- You want practical guidance for the first weeks and months
- You want to avoid early-career mistakes others have already made
- You need tools, scripts, and checklists you can use immediately
- You want to build the right relationships and reputation early
- You want a repeatable approach instead of trial and error
This book is not for you if…
- You are a senior professional or manager with years of experience
- You want life hacks and shortcuts instead of honest, practical advice
- You prefer theory, frameworks, or motivational fluff over action
- You are still job hunting. This book starts after you have the offer.
What you'll learn
Start your first week with a clear, practical action plan
Make a strong first impression and focus on what matters most
Find a mentor and use the relationship to learn faster
Build a useful network with the people you work with most
Communicate clearly using practical email and phone templates
Increase manager buy-in with practical presentation principles
Deliver reliable work and make your contribution visible
Understand and avoid common mistakes that derail early careers
Manage time effectively without needing senior-management approval
Navigate office politics and apply practical do's and don'ts
What's inside
A 278-page action-oriented guide covering the first 2–3 years of your corporate career.
The people you meet
Understanding stakeholders, networking effectively, and cultivating mentor relationships.
Delivering work that gets noticed
Work products that keep your boss and clients happy.
Communication
Email and phone scripts, templates, and principles for manager buy-in.
Beyond business-as-usual
Time management, performance ratings, promotions, and covering your bases.
Not in your HR brochure
Office politics, saying no, when to quit, and managing your private life.
Included Resources & Templates
- Email and phone communication scripts
- Checklists for common scenarios
- Presentation design principles
- Bonus resources (updated regularly)
Get the book
Kindle eBook
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A 278-page printed softcover. Something you can hold in your hands.
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About the author
Moritz Dressel started his career as a management consultant at a leading global consultancy and later wrote "The Aspiring Advisor." Drawing on his own experience and interviews with dozens of corporate high-achievers, he created "Got the Job... Now What? as a practical manual for corporate career starters.
You already got the job. Now build the career.
Start with clear expectations, avoid common mistakes, and build strong habits from day one.
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What readers say
Based on real project experience