
The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right

“This makes sense from the perspective of _________, but from _________’s perspective
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
Promotable tasks are those that help you get ahead because the higher-ups care about them,
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
If you wish to get promoted, then it’s time to prove yourself.
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
If your last job was so great, why are you here?
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
Say hi to them again.
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
two unspoken responsibilities: to learn (especially if you are new) and to represent your team
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
RACI (pronounced “racy”). Each letter stands for how someone relates to a project: responsible for doing the work, accountable for the success of the work, needs to be consulted on the work, and needs to be informed on the status of the work.
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
or reach some understanding.