The Wow Factor: The 33 Things You Must (and Must Not) Do to Guarantee Your Edge in Today's Business World

by Frances Cole Jones

In today’s volatile business world, success requires an edge—a factor that sets you apart from the crowd. Who needs the Wow Factor? Executives seeking to reinvent themselves, recent graduates facing fierce competition, entrepreneurs looking for funding in a world where funding is seemingly nonexistent, or anyone who has been downsized, outsourced, or simply blindsided by harsh economic realities. In this paperback edition, corporate coach Frances Cole Jones has added new ways to wow. She shares vital things you must (and must not) do to survive in the current sink-or-swim environment, including how to • identify and transform the habits that dull your edge• restore your confidence in these days of “look hungry, go hungry”• target your dream job, outprepare your interviewer, and get your résumé to the top of the pile• fine-tune the “soft skills” that will amplify your network• perfect your written communications—text, email, snail mail• get the ten worst business sayings out of your vocabulary Through perfectly timed advice, amusing anecdotes, and proven strategies, The Wow Factor ensures that your ideas and skills remain both timely and timeless—giving you the confidence to wow anyone, anywhere, anytime. 

Genres: Business

208 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Ryan Work · Rating 2 out of 5]

I make myself read a business book every now and then. This was a decent one. It mainly tells you to do or not do stuff that should be common sense but many people forget. I'm most guilty of chewing gum obnoxiously while at work. The author is also anal about grammer and diction. It was funny to read those parts as someone who ignores such things.

[Jenine Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty interesting book, would recommend to someone trying to move up or who is interviewing for a new career. Has common sense advice- some things that are common knowledge, others that are Aha! things that make sense.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book for business people 'in transition' and looking to brush up on social and networking skills. Revist the things you forgot, pick up a few new habits, and have a good laugh over the do-people-really-do-that shenanigans :-)

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like most business books, you can gain a few good 'nuggets' to use. The book is divided into three sections; Know, Practice, Do. It gives you principles in each section that you can use to develop or enhance your professional life.

[LeikHong Leow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good guides on how a professional business should behaved. But nothing too impressive to shout out.
It is a good read for people whom need a refreshment on some basic business tips to "wow" your customer.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good refresher.

[Gregory · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as powerful as her first book, "How to WOW" but there are some good insights. The gray sidebars were sometimes more irritating than informative.

[Joseph · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting, but i didn't garner much from the book. Great for someone just starting out in the business world, not so much for the experienced.

[Diviya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only read this because Dad bought this.
Worth reading if you're in business and have clients. ( I don't, obviously)
Language was good, loved the metaphors :)

[Aasim Waheed · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found the "33 things" to be rather superficial. If you happen to get your hands on one, read through the chapter titles dipping into detail only if the title interests you

[Jon Port]

Good for brushing up on all around professional points.