Recently I received an opportunity to read the book “I Wish Someone Told Me This Before My First Job” by Sushant Rajput. Being a person who has worked in the corporate field myself, I wanted to see if I could give this book as a reference to youngsters and my colleagues who come to me for career guidance. Reading the book, I have to say Sushant Rajput, the author of the book, has done an amazing job in compiling these attributes that are much needed for the professionals who want to have a great career in the corporate world. 

Although it has been a great learning experience reading this masterpiece, these are some points I want to put my emphasis on in the review of “I Wish Someone Told Me This Before My First Job”. 

The first thing I want to highlight about the book is the fact that it makes the professionals understand corporate careers are not just about targets, salaries and promotions. It makes the professionals understand there are attributes that are needed beyond marks and hardwork to succeed in the corporate world. 

The second thing I noticed in the book was the fact that it has given tips for the overall development of the professional. It doesn’t start and end with the soft skills that are required in the corporate world. But it also gives valuable tips on financial management and also the importance of self-care. The book also makes professionals understand the importance of taking regular breaks rather than suffering constant burnouts.

The third thing I want to point out in the book is the detailing the author has done on each of the aspects he has discussed in the book. For eg: In the section that covers the importance of networking, the author has taken the pain to talk in detail about both offline and online networking. Interestingly the author has even covered the aspect of how introverts can do networking to improve their career prospects. 

The fourth notable aspect in the book is that the author didn’t just plainly provide a corporate guide with DOs ans DON’Ts but he also took a step forward and used interesting and captivating anecdotes to make the readers connect with the point he is making. This improved the readability of the book by far. 

The fifth and the most interesting aspect is that the author has delved into some areas that not many books on the subject hesitate to touch upon. One is the need to read and understand alternate views. The author asks readers to come out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves for new thoughts. Second is the importance of perseverance. Here the author asks readers to take one step at a time but consistently to get remarkable results. Third, the author talks about a solution-based approach. The readers are prompted to look at solutions rather than only pondering over problems. It saves people from the paralysis of over-analysis. Overall I would say it’s a value add in every professional’s library.

“I Wish Someone Told Me This Before My First Job” by Sushant Singh is a must-read for the youngsters who are new into making their career, the experienced ones who want to switch over and the ambitious ones who want to take their career to new heights. A must-read for all. 

Review by Meera GopalaKrishnan (Ex IT Professional, currently an Author, Reviewer, Podcaster and also works with an NGO)

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Book Synopsis :

Do you think your management degree is enough to brace you for the ‘real’ corporate world? What are the professional skills that are really required to climb and ace your corporate or even entrepreneur journey? How to prepare for interviews or presentations? What if there was a guidebook that revealed the practical skills, they never focused to teach you in college? To address the above questions, this book ‘I Wish Someone Told Me This Before My First Job,’ provides how to build these professional skills, what are the ways to practice them to survive and grown in your professional career. Through captivating anecdotes and real-life examples, this book goes beyond the classroom, equipping not only management students but also beginners across industries with essential knowledge. This book will act as a stepping stone to get into the corporate world armed with the practical skills other than domain skills developed during MBA.

Title: I Wish Someone Told Me This Before My First Job

Author: Sushant Rajput

Publisher : Blue Rose Publisher Pvt. Ltd.

Page Count: 213

Publication Date: 23/11/2023

Price:  ₹150/- Ebook, ₹230/- Paperback

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About the Author

Sushant Rajput is an accomplished management professional with an MBA in Marketing & Systems from Kousali Institute of Management Studies (KIMS), Karnataka University and a graduation in Computer Science. With over two decades of experience in pre-sales, solution designing, and process consulting across the IT/ITES industries, Sushant is currently working with HCL Technologies Ltd. and previously associated with Societe Generale, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Deutsche Bank. Alongside his professional role, Sushant is actively involved as a visiting professor at various MBA institutions and is also pursuing Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA). With a passion for research in consumer behaviour, international marketing, emerging technologies, and sales management, Sushant brings a unique blend of academic expertise and practical insights to his writing and teaching.