If Cubicles Could Talk

About the Book

How one is perceived impacts her ability to be successful. And success in corporate America is the goal. If Cubicles Could Talk—Conversation for the Female New Hire in Corporate America helps the corporate professional avoid the office “clatter chatter” that goes a little like this:

“Can you believe she’s actually wearing that outfit to work?!*”

“Could she have been more drunk at the boss’s party?”

“Somebody needs to say something to her about her body odor.”

“I can’t believe she was polishing her nails at her desk!”

“What’s up with her always on the phone with her boyfriend?”

“Why does she have such an attitude?”

“Why does she act so helpless? Doesn’t she get it?”

Most corporate professionals have heard, made, thought or heard other people think at least one of those comments about someone in the office. Or worse, some corporate professionals believe one of those comments could have been made, heard, or thought about them!

The point: perception is reality. The way a corporate professional behaves at work determines how she is perceived—and her perception impacts her success. And so knowing how to act in corporate America is key to creating the perceptions needed for success.

Cubicles offers relevant advice about how to behave at work, professionally, personally, mentally, and emotionally so that success is realized. The book is a complete resource for what it takes to win, and offers information needed to remove the frustration and “maze-ment” out of that thing called “work.”

Cubicles is for the reader who wants to:

• Strengthen her mind for the workplace
• Settle her wardrobe for the workplace
• Gain a solid foundation with the boss
• Manage her job description and her privileges
• Plan and build professional relationships
• Own her performance and manage her progress
• Mind her social manners
• Maintain her competitive edge at work
• Plan her professional future.

The tone is frank and honest—it “tells it like it is.” Yet, Cubicles gives clear instruction regarding appropriate behaviors, dress, emails, voicemails, and overall business etiquette. In ten parts Cubicles maps out what to do to be perceived as timely, professional, serious, competent, loyal, trusted, ethical, composed, mature, a hard worker, a team player, and a real asset.

Cubicles also advises the corporate professional on ways to avoid being perceived as late, inconsistent, immature, unprofessional, and a liability to the company. Additionally, it points out what things she could be doing to reinforce negative perceptions. For concepts that require more details and examples, Appendices are used for reference. The Appendix also includes a recommended book list and a listing of helpful Internet sites.

If you are:

• Graduating college and entering a professional job
• Currently a new hire within her first 12 to 24 months at work
• An intern seeking permanent employment
• On the job but who suspects her perception is holding her back
• Already working, but feeling like she needs an edge
• Preparing to enter the workplace for the first time or again!

Or if you are a(n)

• Parent
• Relative
• Friend
• Career or Guidance Counselor
• Job Placement Specialist
• Recruiter
• New-hire Trainer
• Mentor
• Advisor
• Manager
• Human Resources Representative

...and you know a female who is in the one of the above categories, then Cubicles is just the book to invest in!

About the Author

Kim Beamon, a successful corporate professional for a major international company, shares strategies for success detailing the conduct in the workplace that gets you ahead—or holds you back. For women, Cubicles, and for men, The Game-Winning Moves for the Male New Hire in Corporate America. Ms. Beamon lives in the Washington, D.C. area.