ra_schmi's review against another edition
2.0
I got this from the library and skimmed through it. There's a lot of basic advice there that isn't specific to women. The majority of resume, interview and networking advice seems to be relevant to all sexes and pretty sound. I found the networking advice the most useful.
The advice that *is* targeted to women though appears to be a lot of "sexism exists" so just sort of be aware of it and play within the rules - don't dress femme, don't wear too much makeup, wear shoes that increase your height etc. Make yourself look as similar to a basic white man as possible, I guess.
The advice that *is* targeted to women though appears to be a lot of "sexism exists" so just sort of be aware of it and play within the rules - don't dress femme, don't wear too much makeup, wear shoes that increase your height etc. Make yourself look as similar to a basic white man as possible, I guess.
bookarian's review against another edition
4.0
A must read for any woman considering entering the tech field. It opened my eyes to how different the tech private sector is from other job fields and how to prepare for that difference.
ali_justali's review against another edition
3.0
I don't think this is a bad book, it just really misses the mark for me. What the overall message was for me is "women are discriminated against so in retaliation here's how to act more masculine". I don't want to act masculine. I'm a women and I love being feminine and soft. I think women offer a unique and valid point of view, and instead of trying to "keep up with the boys" we should highlight the advantages we bring to the table.
On another note, I've never been criticized for wearing dresses or heels to work. They make me feel confident and my most attractive. Wear whatever you want, whether that's a hoodie and sneakers or a dress and heels.
Lastly, as a person with very good social skills, please do not take her advice on how to be social. We social people can see it's artificial and it makes the situation awkward and uncomfortable. Just be yourself, even if that self is shy.
On another note, I've never been criticized for wearing dresses or heels to work. They make me feel confident and my most attractive. Wear whatever you want, whether that's a hoodie and sneakers or a dress and heels.
Lastly, as a person with very good social skills, please do not take her advice on how to be social. We social people can see it's artificial and it makes the situation awkward and uncomfortable. Just be yourself, even if that self is shy.
heart1lly's review against another edition
4.0
I'm really glad this book exists! It had loads of applicable advice, and even if I'm not quite at the point where I'm going to be using all of the advice in this book, the knowledge gained was definitely worth having. I really loved the chapters about resumes/cvs and interviews. Thanks for the extra bonus chapter for men. It was smartly written.
I docked a star only because I wasn't in love with some of the essays by other writers in the book. Most of them were great for sure, but there were a few where I found myself nodding off.
I docked a star only because I wasn't in love with some of the essays by other writers in the book. Most of them were great for sure, but there were a few where I found myself nodding off.
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