Dear Rookie, Don’t Panic: Your Cheat Sheet for Thriving at Work - Softcover

Kumar Marella, Pawan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9366112382 ISBN 13: 9789366112381

Publisher: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited, 2025

Synopsis

Filled with unfiltered reflections and hard-won lessons, Dear Rookie, Don't Panic is the candid career guide every newcomer needs but never gets. Packed with insights no classroom covered and advice no induction programme offered, this book delivers the practical wisdom you wish someone had shared with you on day one.

In these pages, the author offers a mix of practical advice, relatable stories, and actionable steps that will help you navigate the complexities of your career with confidence. Structured for easy reading yet impactful in its delivery, each insight, piece of advice, and personal anecdote stands on its own as a powerful source of inspiration, reflection, and action.

Whether you are earning your stripes, learning to lead, or simply trying to survive the daily grind, Dear Rookie, Don't Panic brings to life the highs and lows of a career in progress. It's the self-certified realist's guide to thriving in today's corporate landscape-personal, pragmatic, and always ready to be picked up whenever you need it most.

About this title

About the Author

Pawan is a seasoned sales, marketing, general management, and strategy professional with over twenty-one years at Unilever. Starting his career in India, he spent eleven years building expertise across various roles, followed by eight years growing Unilever's business in Africa. Now based in London, he focuses on developing marketing skills across the organisation. Pawan holds a chemical engineering degree from IIT Kharagpur and an MBA from IIM Calcutta. Passionate about leadership and teaching, he aims to drive positive change for people, businesses, and the planet. Connect with him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pawankumarmarella

Edition details

• Publisher: Hay House Publishers India Private Limited
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9366112382
• ISBN 13: 9789366112381
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240