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  • The Skills

  • From First Job to Dream Job - What Every Woman Needs to Know
  • By: Mishal Husain
  • Narrated by: Mishal Husain
  • Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (42 ratings)
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Summary

In The Skills award-winning broadcaster Mishal Husain inspires, champions and encourages women to make their ambitions a reality by focusing on practical skills that make a difference.

Gathering together advice for women of all ages, whether they are new graduates, working mothers or simply seeking a career change, The Skills explains:

How to present yourself to maximum effect, in person and online

How to prepare for quick wins, big moments and plan for long-term goals

How to gain confidence and authority

How to navigate the ups and downs of a long working life and build resilience

Drawing on Mishal’s own experience, interviews with experts and with inspirational figures from Martha Lane Fox to Malala Yousafzai, The Skills will guide women in honing the abilities they need to thrive in whatever field they choose.

©2018 Mishal Husain (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

‘A compelling primer on how women can forge a path to success. The practicality and clarity of Husain’s advice offers a source of new strength for women in the daily battle to both fulfil their potential and get their due in the workplace’ Tina Brown

‘This book is a must-read for anyone (woman or man) who aspires to reach the top of their game’ Miriam González Durántez

‘From speaking up to rising up, this book is full of practical advice for young women ready to realise their full potential’ Malala Yousafzai

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