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Career guidance through unique manga storytelling.
If you're feeling a bit lost post-graduation, "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko" might just be the compass you need. Daniel Pink delivers career wisdom in an unexpected format—a manga—that's both accessible and entertaining. It's like having a mentor who understands the challenges of the modern workplace, but knows how to keep things light and engaging. Think of it as a road map to not just landing a job, but building a career that's fulfilling.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need
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ISBN: 9781594482915
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Date of Publication: 2008-04-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 3006 readers)
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Daniel H. Pink's The Adventures of Johnny Bunko is a manga-styled career guide about a recent college graduate who lands his first job and faces a crisis that prompts him to rethink his approach. Through six core lessons on finding, keeping, and flourishing in satisfying work, this fully illustrated story offers practical guidance for building a rewarding career.
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Career guidance through unique manga storytelling.
If you're feeling a bit lost post-graduation, "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko" might just be the compass you need. Daniel Pink delivers career wisdom in an unexpected format—a manga—that's both accessible and entertaining. It's like having a mentor who understands the challenges of the modern workplace, but knows how to keep things light and engaging. Think of it as a road map to not just landing a job, but building a career that's fulfilling.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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