Bulletproof Your Job: 4 Simple Strategies to Ride Out the Rough Times and Come Out On Top at Work

by Stephen Viscusi

There's no doubt about it, today's workplace is an uncertain and treacherous territory. Newspaper headlines are proclaiming near record-high levels of unemployment, and, in these tough times, companies are making swift judgments about human capital. The bottom No job is safe. But there are tried and true ways to fight off sudden unemployment successfully, and the number one weapon in your arsenal is workplace expert and television and radio personality Stephen Viscusi's career manifesto, Bulletproof Your Job . Based on four simple strategies for dodging the layoff bullet and a long list of ways to implement these strategies, Bulletproof Your Job may save you from your worst enemy at work—which just so happens to be you. Quite simply, observe these imperative Be visible. Be easy. Be useful. Be ready. With plenty of distinct action items, dozens of anecdotal illustrations and examples, and lists and tips for adapting bulletproof strategies to your own situation, Bulletproof Your Job will show you how to leverage the black-and-white stuff—your title, salary, and tenure—with the gray stuff—your relationship with coworkers, visibility in the workplace, and ability to make your boss look good—to ward off the pink stuff—the dreaded layoff notice. While you're at it, you'll be creating a long-term strategy for job security and career advancement that ensures you'll never feel this vulnerable again.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Business

192 pages, Hardcover

First published August 19, 2008

Reviews

[Claudia Fonseca Esquivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

El libro es interesante, tiene una buena división en 4 grandes temas y cada una tiene ciertas tácticas para un total de 50. Al final de cada una consigues unas frases resumen y cuando terminas cada tema una sinopsis.

Hay tácticas que no me convencen porque no siento que sean decisivas para mantener un puesto de trabajo o porque siento que son muy extremas, pero es algo subjetivo al lector.

Es práctico, conciso y perfecto para épocas de crisis.

[Andrew Leuper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Let me start by saying this book has a lot of annoying editing errors, especially missing and extraneous words. When I finished it and read the Acknowledgements Vicusi thanks his editor, Adam Korn, for moving 1Ctriple time to speed this book to publication. 1D That explains it. But don 19t let the shabby editing distract from the value of this book. Whiile mostly common sense, it is a methodical explanation of all the things you should be doing to shine at work. Much is mundane but his writing style and the frequent sidebars make it enjoyable to read. He has an irreverent sense of humor and injects just enough profanity to keep things rolling along. Cool cover design too.

[Lesley Looper · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I didn't learn anything new in this book, it was nice to get a refresher. Some tips included keeping your network fresh, enhancing your skills, and looking for opportunities to speak/write in your field of expertise.

[Jody · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a book to skim--but I read through the really important points. I liked the suggestions about giving presentations and dressing for success.

[Dan Dawson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay.

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book some time ago and only recently started to read it. It's full of tips that are useful in working in the business environment, not only if you want to keep your job. It feels like Viscusi is a father or mentor talking to you, giving his wise advise. The examples are nice, although I sometimes wondered if they were real or made up.

[Jvazjr Vazquez Jr.]

Quick read. Author's style is rather blunt and obnoxious at points but I guess he was trying to convey a sense of urgency to keep one's job during these troublesome times. Overall a good read.

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a "hold no punches" advice book for being the very best employee possible, at least in terms of improving your chances of keeping your current job. No excuses.... work hard, behave yourself.