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Harvard career advisor | UC Berkeley Faculty
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author

GORICK NG

TOPICS - • Career Development • Careers

• Diversity Equity & Inclusion • Mindset

• Recruitment • Retention

GORICK NG - PROGRAMS

  • Fireside Chat/Facilitated Q+A
  • How to Manage More Effectively and Inclusively
  • How to Reach “Level 7 Ownership”
  • How to Succeed in a New Internship or Job
  • How to Take Control Of Your Career
  • What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Sooner: Reflections From a First-Gen Professional
  • How to Make the Most of Higher Education: Reflections from a First-Gen, Low-Income College Grad

“He managed to engage 230 attendees across Google as part of our Asian Googler's Network (AGN). Attendees stayed 20 minutes afterwards (and would have stayed longer) to ask their questions.”

— Lynn Xie (YouTube Product Partnerships, Google)


"IBMers love the book and Gorick’s events are always well attended and receive amazing feedback. Gorick has joined IBM on 3 different occasions and we just keep asking him to come back. If you are looking for a relatable, high-energy and authentic approach to leadership development, look no further."

— Sophia Dozier (Diversity and Inclusion Leader, IBM)


“Gorick’s workshop on management skills was a hit with our MIT students and postdocs, and it was a pleasure to work with him to develop the event. He is knowledgeable, personable, and a thoughtful educator. He delivered a lively workshop that was full of concrete tips and tools, and closely tailored to our students’ needs. I am grateful that Gorick is filling this critical skill gap for young professionals, and warmly recommend his work.”

— Dr. Diana Chien (Director, MIT School of Engineering)


“Gorick’s advice and strategies were well received by our students! He provided our students with tangible tips to know how to tell their stories, build relationships, follow up, and make a lasting impression. Our students were empowered to build their professional network and now feel more comfortable putting themselves “out there” and being confident in taking the next steps into their careers."

— Career and Alumni Services Department, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA)


“One student said: 'I learned more from Gorick than from the entire Career Advancement Office at my school.' In addition to graciously staying on for an extra 30 minutes to answer questions, he made the presentation especially personal and it resonated with our students and alums, many of whom are first-generation college students/grads.”

— Grace Sun (Director, Alumni Programs, QuestBridge)


"Gorick spoke at our organizations virtual Leadership Summit where he shared his experience, and job readiness knowledge with 500 college students from around the country. His delivery, mastery of his message, and humanity resonated extremely well with our membership. So well, he was rated the best speaker by our members in our Leadership Summit satisfaction survey. We look forward to working with Gorick again."

— Benjamin Hopper, (Partnerships & Sales, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars)

GORICK NG - BIOGRAPHY

Gorick Ng is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, a book published by Harvard Business Review Press named by Thinkers50 as one of the top 10 management books of 2022.

 

It is a guide to help professionals, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, take control of their careers and ascend to positions of leadership, based on 500+ interviews with professionals across geographies, industries, and job types.

 

The Unspoken Rules has been endorsed by Arianna Huffington, Cal Newport (Author of Deep Work), David Carey (Former Global President of Hearst Magazines), Edith Cooper (Board Director of Slack and Etsy and Former Global Head of Human Capital Management of Goldman Sachs), Ginni Rometty (Former Executive Chairman of IBM), Julie Zhuo (Former VP of Product Design of Facebook), Rich Lesser (CEO of BCG), and Ratan Tata (Former Chairman of Tata Group).

 

The Unspoken Rules is now used for employee and manager training and diversity and inclusion at companies such as Aon, GE, IBM, Kirkland & Ellis, Charles River Associates, Abiomed, Invesco, and others. It is also used by programs such as Questbridge, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, Rewriting the Code, ACE Women’s Collective, SEO, Africa.com, and others. Harvard Business School has also given Gorick’s book to every MBA student to give them an edge in the labor market.

 

Gorick is a career adviser at Harvard College, specializing in coaching first-generation, low-income students. He is also on the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, where he teaches the unspoken rules of career navigation.

 

Gorick has worked in management consulting at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), investment banking at Credit Suisse, and research with the Managing the Future of Work project at Harvard Business School.

 

He has been featured in Forbes, The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed, New York Post, Fast Company, Fortune Magazine, and CNBC. He was named by Thinkers50 as one of 30 thinkers to watch in 2022.

 

Gorick, a first-generation college student, is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School.

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GORICK NG - MEDIA

Gorick's Book - The Unspoken Rules

“With powerful tips and colorful vignettes of people from all walks of life, The Unspoken Rules is a blueprint for anyone starting their career, entering a new role, or wanting to get unstuck.”

— Arianna Huffington

“Incredibly smart, nuanced, and evidence-based career advice. If you’re just getting started in your professional journey, you absolutely must read this book.”

— Cal Newport

Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller
The Unspoken Rules is a blueprint for anyone starting their career, entering a new role, or wanting to get unstuck." — Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO, Thrive Global
 
Master the Unspoken Strategies for Fast-Tracking Your Career Growth. 15 Secrets to Succeeding in a New Role, Securing a Promotion, And Ascending to Positions of Leadership.
 
Have you ever felt lost in the professional world or unsure of how to navigate the hidden dynamics of workplace success? The Unspoken Rules is your essential guide to unlocking the secrets of career advancement that aren't taught in school.
 
As a first-generation college student and Harvard career adviser, Gorick Ng shares the wisdom gleaned from over 500 interviews with professionals across industries and job types. This book demystifies the unspoken rules of succeeding in a corporate environment, providing you with the insights you need to not just survive, but thrive.

In a competitive labor market where understanding the unspoken rules is vital,The Unspoken Rules equips you with the tools and strategies you need to onboard quickly to a new role, stand out from your peers, and get promoted.
 
A must read for first-gen college students, international students, interns, early career professionals, mentors, individuals returning from a career break, underrepresented talent, career development professionals, higher education leaders, DEI and DEIB practitioners, and talent development leaders of internship programs, co-ops, apprenticeship programs, and leadership development programs.
 
"A perfect graduation gift for any student who could use a boost for success in the working world." — New York Post

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