Brazen careerist: the new rules for success

Detours are the route to happiness. Be a sponge. Uncertainty is a good gift with bad wrapping paper. Grad school will not save you. If you're stuck, take an adventure

A resume is a sales tool, not a work summary. When you break resume rules you look like you don't know them. When writing your resume, don't be too honest. A cover letter is a piece of direct mail

Hunting for a job is not a task, it's a lifestyle. Budget for a long job hunt and hope for a short one. Make a strategic move to your mom's house. Cold calling will empower you

An interview is a test you can study for. There are stupid questions, so don't ask them. Tell a few stories. Salary negotiations is when you can earn $1,000 in a minute

Corporate life is too risky - start your own business. Corporate America undervalues people in their twenties. Checklist for starting your own business. Money is growing on trees, almost

First-time managers do not need to suck. Do your own work last. If you're a mess at home it shows at work. Assume the job description was wrong

Playing office politics and other acts of kindness. Being likeable matters more than being competent. Mud slinging means you're losing ground. Forget 360-degree reviews, go to couples therapy instead. Blame yourself first

Authenticity is the buzzword of the new millennium. The difference between fear and excitement is breathing. Stop using adverbs. Leverage your core competencies by off-loading jargon

Sex discrimination is everywhere, don't try to run. A lawsuit will hurt you worse than harassment. Use harassment to boost your career. Don't be supportive

Electronic communication cannot enhance relationships you don't have. Does your email make you look bad? Take the test. Networking for introverts. Emails will be your epithet: five emails you should never send

Get what you want from your boss. There are no bad bosses, only whiny employees. Be curious and say no. How to manage a boomer boss

Don't be the hardest worker. Differentiate yourself by staring at the wall. A long list of ways to dodge long hours. A messy desk makes you look incompetent

Getting a promotion is so last century. You only need $40,000 a year to be happy. Circumvent hierarchy by joining a team. Title schmitle, you can lead without one. The new workplace currency is training

The new American dream is about time, not money. Delegate to make more time for yourself. Marrying for money is out, marrying for flexibility is in. Typecast yourself.