
The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right

Which option will I feel best about in ten minutes, ten months, and ten years?
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
The better you prepare, the better you will perform.
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
you never know where a relationship can take you, especially if you have the mindset of Let’s give this a shot.
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
Always have a question or a point of view. When in doubt, ask, “How can I be helpful?”
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
The key to using RACI is to clarify what each letter in the acronym refers to in your project before you start. To clarify who’s responsible, try asking, “Is there anyone else I should be working with?” and “Who is responsible for what?” To clarify who’s accountable, try asking, “Who needs to sign off on this work?” To clarify who needs to be
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like the idea, though it raises the question of _________
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
Think multiple steps ahead
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
“I’ve been trying to apply your advice to _________, but have been struggling with _________. Do you have any advice on how to better navigate these situations?”
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
Remember details. Everyone likes to feel important—and