“Gorick’s advice and strategies were well received by our students! They were empowered to build their professional network and now feel more comfortable putting themselves “out there” and taking the next steps into their careers."
“Gorick’s advice and strategies were well received by our students! They were empowered to build their professional network and now feel more comfortable putting themselves “out there” and taking the next steps into their careers."
"Gorick spoke at our organization's virtual Leadership Summit where he shared his experience and job readiness knowledge with 500 college students from around the country. He was rated the best speaker by our members in our satisfaction survey. We look forward to working with Gorick again."
"Gorick spoke at our organization's virtual Leadership Summit where he shared his experience and job readiness knowledge with 500 college students from around the country. He was rated the best speaker by our members in our satisfaction survey. We look forward to working with Gorick again."
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Highlight of every semester is sharing "professionalism and networking" tips with Baylor University students in Washington, DC!
Highlight of every semester is sharing "professionalism and networking" tips with Baylor University students in Washington, DC!
The best career handbook I’ve ever read?
The Unspoken Rules by Gorick Ng—hands down.
This book should be required reading for anyone navigating the workplace. Whether you’re just starting out or leading from the C-suite, it delivers.
I don’t say that lightly. I’ve read a lot of career books. Some are helpful, some are hype. The Unspoken Rules is in a league of its own.
It’s the kind of book you buy in hardcopy, highlight like crazy, and keep within arm’s reach at your desk.
Why? Because it’s full of actionable, real-world advice—the kind that helps you not just land the job, but excel once you’re in it.
Gorick distilled years of research, real-world experience, and insight into something incredibly accessible. This isn’t fluff. It’s the guide to workplace success I wish I had at the start of my career.
And here’s the thing: it’s not just for early-career professionals. The mindset shifts, behavior cues, and unspoken rules he breaks down are just as relevant at the mid-career or executive level.
Plus, Gorick brings the perfect combo of academic credibility (hello, Harvard) and high-performance business experience. You can tell he’s lived this.
I’m a firm believer that the right book can change your mindset—and your trajectory. This is one of those books. A keeper. A career companion.
Thank you, Gorick, for creating something that will serve generations of professionals to come.
Let’s crowdsource some wisdom—what’s one book you think every professional should read?
The best career handbook I’ve ever read?
The Unspoken Rules by Gorick Ng—hands down.
This book should be required reading for anyone navigating the workplace. Whether you’re just starting out or leading from the C-suite, it delivers.
I don’t say that lightly. I’ve read a lot of career books. Some are helpful, some are hype. The Unspoken Rules is in a league of its own.
It’s the kind of book you buy in hardcopy, highlight like crazy, and keep within arm’s reach at your desk.
Why? Because it’s full of actionable, real-world advice—the kind that helps you not just land the job, but excel once you’re in it.
Gorick distilled years of research, real-world experience, and insight into something incredibly accessible. This isn’t fluff. It’s the guide to workplace success I wish I had at the start of my career.
And here’s the thing: it’s not just for early-career professionals. The mindset shifts, behavior cues, and unspoken rules he breaks down are just as relevant at the mid-career or executive level.
Plus, Gorick brings the perfect combo of academic credibility (hello, Harvard) and high-performance business experience. You can tell he’s lived this.
I’m a firm believer that the right book can change your mindset—and your trajectory. This is one of those books. A keeper. A career companion.
Thank you, Gorick, for creating something that will serve generations of professionals to come.
Let’s crowdsource some wisdom—what’s one book you think every professional should read?
This should be required reading before entering the workforce.
Gorick Ng's new book, "The Unwritten Rules: Secrets To Starting Your Career Off Right" is the perfect graduation gift this year and anytime in the future. And if you're a manager, mentor, educator, or anyone else who wants to thrive at work, run, get a copy for yourself!
Order the book today at http://gorick.com
Gorick has been advising students and young professionals for years and combined the advice of hundreds of top performers into an accessible handbook for the workplace. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Gorick in Founder's Journey Harvard Business School, and he basically whispered the manuscript to me through the semester.
This should be required reading before entering the workforce.
Gorick Ng's new book, "The Unwritten Rules: Secrets To Starting Your Career Off Right" is the perfect graduation gift this year and anytime in the future. And if you're a manager, mentor, educator, or anyone else who wants to thrive at work, run, get a copy for yourself!
Order the book today at http://gorick.com
Gorick has been advising students and young professionals for years and combined the advice of hundreds of top performers into an accessible handbook for the workplace. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Gorick in Founder's Journey Harvard Business School, and he basically whispered the manuscript to me through the semester.
Recently I got my IBM care package! I am so grateful for the opportunity to be part of the IBM Accelerate Hardware Developer program this summer. I have gained valuable knowledge in networking, IBM Z Systems, and impactful communication. I’m super excited to learn about quantum computing next week! Stay tuned for some of the takeaways I’ve received from the program.
#IBMAccelerate #IBM #summerlearning #hardware #tech #technology #networking #communication
Recently I got my IBM care package! I am so grateful for the opportunity to be part of the IBM Accelerate Hardware Developer program this summer. I have gained valuable knowledge in networking, IBM Z Systems, and impactful communication. I’m super excited to learn about quantum computing next week! Stay tuned for some of the takeaways I’ve received from the program.
#IBMAccelerate #IBM #summerlearning #hardware #tech #technology #networking #communication
I just listened to such an insightful and eye opening presentation given by Gorick Ng on his book about career readiness. Thank you to the Hearst Associates team for setting up this meeting for us and giving us a copy of Gorick’s book. He answered great questions and definitely left me thinking about how I’m going to spend my final year in undergrad to prepare me for the next steps in my career. I’m enjoying my time with Hearst so much and I’m only half way through my internship!
I just listened to such an insightful and eye opening presentation given by Gorick Ng on his book about career readiness. Thank you to the Hearst Associates team for setting up this meeting for us and giving us a copy of Gorick’s book. He answered great questions and definitely left me thinking about how I’m going to spend my final year in undergrad to prepare me for the next steps in my career. I’m enjoying my time with Hearst so much and I’m only half way through my internship!
This summer our Scholars read Gorick Ng's book, The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, and I cannot recommend this book enough for anyone starting a new internship, job, career, or experience in general. Gorick outlines practical advice, gives clear examples, and weaves in encouragement and motivation that will help anyone feel empowered and set up for success. It is a perfect resource for anyone working with internship development programs or young adults! Way to go Gorick!!! #internships #leadershipdevelopment #coaching
This summer our Scholars read Gorick Ng's book, The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, and I cannot recommend this book enough for anyone starting a new internship, job, career, or experience in general. Gorick outlines practical advice, gives clear examples, and weaves in encouragement and motivation that will help anyone feel empowered and set up for success. It is a perfect resource for anyone working with internship development programs or young adults! Way to go Gorick!!! #internships #leadershipdevelopment #coaching
AirOps Consulting just wrapped reading our first book as part of our Book Club Initiative!
Our Founder Cherry Yang started this book club in the hopes of setting up AirOps newest team members for success. We've been meeting weekly to discuss the topics of our career-building books with other managers and junior team member pairings.
Over the last 3 months, we've had the privilege of reading through Gorick Ng's book "The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right" published by Harvard Business Review. We've been lucky to have been joined by a variety of other companies with an appearance from Gorick himself! Its been incredibly rewarding to gain so many different perspectives and to learn or reaffirm these important topics and tips from this book.
We will be reading Christopher Voss' "Never Split The Difference - Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on it" next. #bookclub #careerbuilding #success #mentorship
AirOps Consulting just wrapped reading our first book as part of our Book Club Initiative!
Our Founder Cherry Yang started this book club in the hopes of setting up AirOps newest team members for success. We've been meeting weekly to discuss the topics of our career-building books with other managers and junior team member pairings.
Over the last 3 months, we've had the privilege of reading through Gorick Ng's book "The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right" published by Harvard Business Review. We've been lucky to have been joined by a variety of other companies with an appearance from Gorick himself! Its been incredibly rewarding to gain so many different perspectives and to learn or reaffirm these important topics and tips from this book.
We will be reading Christopher Voss' "Never Split The Difference - Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on it" next. #bookclub #careerbuilding #success #mentorship
Wow, Harvard Business School is gifting "The Unspoken Rules" to every MBA student and graduate! Thanks, HBS, for making "The Unspoken Rules" the official, not-so-secret weapon for succeeding in this competitive job market. Good luck, #classof2021! 🚀
Pick up your copy: https://gorick.com/
Wow, Harvard Business School is gifting "The Unspoken Rules" to every MBA student and graduate! Thanks, HBS, for making "The Unspoken Rules" the official, not-so-secret weapon for succeeding in this competitive job market. Good luck, #classof2021! 🚀
Pick up your copy: https://gorick.com/
What an incredible start to our LaunchPoint Signature event! 🚀💫
Day one kicked off with an inspiring keynote from Gorick Ng, author of “The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right.” Gorick’s insights and energy were the perfect way to launch our two-day event for Fifth Third Bank’s year one and year two leadership participants. A huge thank you to Gorick for joining us this morning and sharing your wisdom—we couldn’t have asked for a better speaker to get us thinking like CEOs!
What an incredible start to our LaunchPoint Signature event! 🚀💫
Day one kicked off with an inspiring keynote from Gorick Ng, author of “The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right.” Gorick’s insights and energy were the perfect way to launch our two-day event for Fifth Third Bank’s year one and year two leadership participants. A huge thank you to Gorick for joining us this morning and sharing your wisdom—we couldn’t have asked for a better speaker to get us thinking like CEOs!
Absolutely loved today’s session by Gorick Ng on “Managing your career: The Unspoken Rules”. Thank you to the Co-hosts involved for sharing their incredible insights and experiences!
The session was focused towards changing perspectives - by acquiring feedback from employees and managers from phenomenal companies globally AND based on that, what daily habits/actions you can change starting now.Out of the many takeaways from the session, two major ones were:
1. Leading wherever possible.
2. Reframing my role and the impact I bring.
Thank you Amanda Rust for the amazing suggestion! #nike #career
Absolutely loved today’s session by Gorick Ng on “Managing your career: The Unspoken Rules”. Thank you to the Co-hosts involved for sharing their incredible insights and experiences!
The session was focused towards changing perspectives - by acquiring feedback from employees and managers from phenomenal companies globally AND based on that, what daily habits/actions you can change starting now.Out of the many takeaways from the session, two major ones were:
1. Leading wherever possible.
2. Reframing my role and the impact I bring.
Thank you Amanda Rust for the amazing suggestion! #nike #career
Our 12th annual Global Education Summit is in full swing! During day one, our incredible speakers included Suzanne Carter from Texas Christian University, who gave her address on embracing student differences.
Then, Megha M. from Emory University - Goizueta Business School, Susan Brown from The University of Georgia, and WorldStrides' own Rachel Notson took the stage to discuss destination planning.
Our evening speaker, bestselling author Gorick Ng, shared an inspiring keynote about helping students uncover The Unspoken Rules of engagement and take advantage of “bids” to propel their professional and personal development.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates from day two! #studyabroad #internationaleducation #globaleducationsummit
Our 12th annual Global Education Summit is in full swing! During day one, our incredible speakers included Suzanne Carter from Texas Christian University, who gave her address on embracing student differences.
Then, Megha M. from Emory University - Goizueta Business School, Susan Brown from The University of Georgia, and WorldStrides' own Rachel Notson took the stage to discuss destination planning.
Our evening speaker, bestselling author Gorick Ng, shared an inspiring keynote about helping students uncover The Unspoken Rules of engagement and take advantage of “bids” to propel their professional and personal development.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates from day two! #studyabroad #internationaleducation #globaleducationsummit
Thank you to Gorick Ng for delivering today's insightful keynote presentation, "How to Take Control of Your Career," as part of Best Buy's Career Month programming.
Attendees were inspired by Gorick's story and gained practical tips to empower their career journeys. Personally, I've been a fan of Gorick since his book, "The Unspoken Rules," was released in 2021. His book offers valuable guidance, strategic approaches, and practical wisdom that may be obvious to some, but remain unfamiliar to many, particularly those in the early stages of their careers and those coming from marginalized communities. Having personally acquired many of these essential skills through my personal lived experiences, mentors and self-education, I am passionate about equipping everyone with the necessary tools for success. Gorick's book serves as a solid foundation to empower individuals on their professional journeys.
It was an honor to collaborate with Gorick and bring this presentation to our employees, on behalf of the Young Professionals PDG. I will put the link for Gorick's book and a note about the session recording in the comments.
#thisisbestbuy #youngprofessionals #careerdevelopment #careermonth
Thank you to Gorick Ng for delivering today's insightful keynote presentation, "How to Take Control of Your Career," as part of Best Buy's Career Month programming.
Attendees were inspired by Gorick's story and gained practical tips to empower their career journeys. Personally, I've been a fan of Gorick since his book, "The Unspoken Rules," was released in 2021. His book offers valuable guidance, strategic approaches, and practical wisdom that may be obvious to some, but remain unfamiliar to many, particularly those in the early stages of their careers and those coming from marginalized communities. Having personally acquired many of these essential skills through my personal lived experiences, mentors and self-education, I am passionate about equipping everyone with the necessary tools for success. Gorick's book serves as a solid foundation to empower individuals on their professional journeys.
It was an honor to collaborate with Gorick and bring this presentation to our employees, on behalf of the Young Professionals PDG. I will put the link for Gorick's book and a note about the session recording in the comments.
#thisisbestbuy #youngprofessionals #careerdevelopment #careermonth
“The hardest part of being a new associate attorney is figuring out what my job is"—what I've been told by countless law school grads......
but not Stephanie Nye's students! Stephanie Nye teaches Administrative Law Externship, a course where students work 8-15 hours per week with either a state or federal agency. Students graduate with not just legal theory in their heads, but real-world experience on their hands. Go Stephanie Nye!
Thanks to Stephanie Nye (Director of Externship & Special Academic Programs at University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law) for using my book in class and inviting me to share the unspoken rules of succeeding as an early career professional.
#lawschool #law #legal #legalprofession #lawstudents #lawyers #unspokenrules
“The hardest part of being a new associate attorney is figuring out what my job is"—what I've been told by countless law school grads......
but not Stephanie Nye's students! Stephanie Nye teaches Administrative Law Externship, a course where students work 8-15 hours per week with either a state or federal agency. Students graduate with not just legal theory in their heads, but real-world experience on their hands. Go Stephanie Nye!
Thanks to Stephanie Nye (Director of Externship & Special Academic Programs at University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law) for using my book in class and inviting me to share the unspoken rules of succeeding as an early career professional.
#lawschool #law #legal #legalprofession #lawstudents #lawyers #unspokenrules
As part of our #AAPIHMonth celebration, Moody’s hosted a virtual session with Gorick Ng, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of ‘The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right.’ Gorick spoke on watching his family struggle growing up, which motivates him to inspire those from underprivileged backgrounds.
At Moody’s, we’re committed to an inclusive culture where we can celebrate the differences that make us stronger. Learn more about how we’re delivering on that commitment: https://mdy.link/2VoiM7o
As part of our #AAPIHMonth celebration, Moody’s hosted a virtual session with Gorick Ng, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of ‘The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right.’ Gorick spoke on watching his family struggle growing up, which motivates him to inspire those from underprivileged backgrounds.
At Moody’s, we’re committed to an inclusive culture where we can celebrate the differences that make us stronger. Learn more about how we’re delivering on that commitment: https://mdy.link/2VoiM7o
As part of Lufthansa Services Philippines' 5th Anniversary celebration and as we continue on with our journey to serve our employees and customers, we launched #ThinkGreatFridays.
There is nothing more inspiring than seeing your team and your colleagues with renewed sense of commitment and being able to give them that feeling of a natural high after the event. Priceless.
Thank you Natalia Stawarz for connecting the rest of us on this topic. And kudos to Gorick Ng for exceeding our expectations. One of the best 90 minutes for most of our LSP colleagues.
As part of Lufthansa Services Philippines' 5th Anniversary celebration and as we continue on with our journey to serve our employees and customers, we launched #ThinkGreatFridays.
There is nothing more inspiring than seeing your team and your colleagues with renewed sense of commitment and being able to give them that feeling of a natural high after the event. Priceless.
Thank you Natalia Stawarz for connecting the rest of us on this topic. And kudos to Gorick Ng for exceeding our expectations. One of the best 90 minutes for most of our LSP colleagues.
We had an awesome Diversity Day presentation today at BakerHostetler, which featured the amazing Gorick Ng, who was one of the most engaging speakers I've seen and also wins the award for most beautiful and efficient slideshow! I'm currently reading his book, The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, and it has been incredibly practical and thought provoking. Definitely worth a read!
We took this group photo, which includes some of my favorite people at BakerHostetler, before the program began. Shout out to Emily Crosby, Leah (Smith) Fisher (she/her/hers) and Emily Spiller for doing the heavy lifting and for inviting me to participate by asking a question at the end of program.
I love working at BakerHostetler for many reasons, including the fact that those at the top are thinking deeply about how to meaningfully address #diversity at our firm. But perhaps more importantly, I love the people that work here and appreciate the way so many have personally invested in my life and my #career (including those pictured below). I am #grateful that BakerHostetler has been a safe place for me to weather the storms of life (including the early dark days of the pandemic) and is an environment that is conducive to my continued growth, both personally and professionally.
We had an awesome Diversity Day presentation today at BakerHostetler, which featured the amazing Gorick Ng, who was one of the most engaging speakers I've seen and also wins the award for most beautiful and efficient slideshow! I'm currently reading his book, The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, and it has been incredibly practical and thought provoking. Definitely worth a read!
We took this group photo, which includes some of my favorite people at BakerHostetler, before the program began. Shout out to Emily Crosby, Leah (Smith) Fisher (she/her/hers) and Emily Spiller for doing the heavy lifting and for inviting me to participate by asking a question at the end of program.
I love working at BakerHostetler for many reasons, including the fact that those at the top are thinking deeply about how to meaningfully address #diversity at our firm. But perhaps more importantly, I love the people that work here and appreciate the way so many have personally invested in my life and my #career (including those pictured below). I am #grateful that BakerHostetler has been a safe place for me to weather the storms of life (including the early dark days of the pandemic) and is an environment that is conducive to my continued growth, both personally and professionally.
Our early career development programs event today featured a keynote from Gorick Ng and a panel with David Zhou, Mary Therese Donaldson, and Leah McCormack. Thank you to each for sharing your stories and helping us to recognized that we are not alone with our questions about navigating a new career, tackling communication and anticipating a manager's unstated expectations. What was your favorite tip or takeaway? #geproud #aviationfoundations GE GE Aerospace
Our early career development programs event today featured a keynote from Gorick Ng and a panel with David Zhou, Mary Therese Donaldson, and Leah McCormack. Thank you to each for sharing your stories and helping us to recognized that we are not alone with our questions about navigating a new career, tackling communication and anticipating a manager's unstated expectations. What was your favorite tip or takeaway? #geproud #aviationfoundations GE GE Aerospace
I enjoyed hosting Gorick Ng's visit to Georgia Tech today where he facilitated discussions on how to navigate college as a first-gen student, empower first-gen students, and uncover hidden career opportunities. I'm happy to share we engaged nearly 100 students, faculty, and staff during these sessions.
A few of my key takeaways were:
--> Failure is part of the journey. Full-time professionals should share the distance you traveled, including the road bumps. Not just the destination. Students need to know that failure is normal, and it should be expected along your career journey.
--> Relationships lead to future career success. We all have the power to create our own social capital. The key is identifying something you have in common and sharing this when you engage in outreach. The worst thing that could happen is a nonresponse. Instead of focusing the potential negatives, focus on the possibilities if they do respond.
-->"The best time to plan a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
Thank you for your time, Gorick, and Nabojeet for facilitating our faculty/staff fireside chat. I learned a lot, and I know others did as well. I highly recommend Gorick as a speaker.
I enjoyed hosting Gorick Ng's visit to Georgia Tech today where he facilitated discussions on how to navigate college as a first-gen student, empower first-gen students, and uncover hidden career opportunities. I'm happy to share we engaged nearly 100 students, faculty, and staff during these sessions.
A few of my key takeaways were:
--> Failure is part of the journey. Full-time professionals should share the distance you traveled, including the road bumps. Not just the destination. Students need to know that failure is normal, and it should be expected along your career journey.
--> Relationships lead to future career success. We all have the power to create our own social capital. The key is identifying something you have in common and sharing this when you engage in outreach. The worst thing that could happen is a nonresponse. Instead of focusing the potential negatives, focus on the possibilities if they do respond.
-->"The best time to plan a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
Thank you for your time, Gorick, and Nabojeet for facilitating our faculty/staff fireside chat. I learned a lot, and I know others did as well. I highly recommend Gorick as a speaker.
Gorick Ng is an amazing Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Speaker who shares the "Unspoken Rules" of top performers. We receive so many requests for Gorick to return for another session, that he has practically become a part of the IBM Family! Highly recommend Gorick as a speaker for early-mid career hire programs!
Gorick Ng is an amazing Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Speaker who shares the "Unspoken Rules" of top performers. We receive so many requests for Gorick to return for another session, that he has practically become a part of the IBM Family! Highly recommend Gorick as a speaker for early-mid career hire programs!