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Strategize to Win

The New Way to Start Out, Step Up, or Start Over in Your Career

Carla A. Harris

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Strategize to Win
Career Structuring+
Identifying Skills & Interests+
Landing the Job+
Succeeding & Growing+
Building Workplace Currency+
Effective Communication+
Making a Change+

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Question 1 of 7
According to the author, what is the recommended way to structure your career to maximize progression?
  • A. Commit to a single company for 30 years to build ultimate loyalty.
  • B. Switch jobs every five years, taking on different but complementary roles.
  • C. Change industries every two years to maintain a diverse resume.
  • D. Remain in one specific job role but switch companies annually.
Question 2 of 7
What does the author mean by the 'content page of your career'?
  • A. A chronological list of your previous job titles and employers.
  • B. The specific formatting and keywords used on your resume.
  • C. The core activities and tasks that you enjoy doing the most.
  • D. A portfolio of your published work and professional certificates.
Question 3 of 7
According to the text, what are the three ultimate factors that matter most during a job interview?
  • A. Your educational background, your references, and your salary expectations.
  • B. Your technical skills, your management experience, and your availability.
  • C. How well you know the recruiter, your online presence, and your past job titles.
  • D. What you can do, what you will do, and whether you fit into the organization's culture.
Question 4 of 7
How does the author differentiate between 'performance currency' and 'relationship currency'?
  • A. Performance currency is used to negotiate salary, while relationship currency is used to secure vacation time.
  • B. Performance currency buys new opportunities but wanes over time, while relationship currency is needed to effect major changes in a company.
  • C. Performance currency is built through networking events, while relationship currency is built by exceeding sales quotas.
  • D. Performance currency is essential for entry-level jobs, while relationship currency is only relevant for executive-level management.
Question 5 of 7
Which area of career development does the author note that many women often fail to invest in to their own disadvantage?
  • A. Performance currency
  • B. Formal education
  • C. Relationship currency
  • D. Rotational programs
Question 6 of 7
What does the author identify as the 'most decisive part of communication'?
  • A. Using proper grammar and vocabulary in written emails.
  • B. Matching your communication medium to the generation of your listener.
  • C. Presenting your authentic self without showing too much emotion.
  • D. Hearing what isn't being said, such as reading clues from omitted assignments.
Question 7 of 7
If you decide to take a career hiatus, what is the author's primary advice for when you return to the job market?
  • A. Avoid mentioning the gap on your resume to prevent recruiter bias.
  • B. Explain how the break improved your story and equipped you with new skills or perspectives.
  • C. Accept a lower salary initially to compensate for your time away from the industry.
  • D. Only apply for jobs at companies that have official return-to-work programs.

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Strategize to Win Summary & Overview

Strategize to Win (2014) is a step-by-step guide for early to mid-level employees trying to plot a successful career trajectory in the modern workplace. It reimagines the professional life cycle as a marathon – where everyone takes responsibility to acquire the skills and experiences that prepare them for multiple roles, with each role treated as a natural progression toward their dream job.

Who Should Listen to Strategize to Win?

  • Anyone at the start of their professional career
  • Midlife professionals trying to reassess and transform their careers
  • Professionals trying to start over and change their career trajectory

About the Author: Carla A. Harris

Carla A. Harris is a Wall Street veteran with over 30 years’ experience. She’s the author of two other successful books, Expect to Win, and Lead to Win. She’s the vice chairman of Wealth Management and a senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley. She has degrees from Harvard University and sits on the board of several nonprofits which she juggles alongside a singing career.

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