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You’re fresh out of school, ready to start your career and begin the next chapter of your life. But after just a few months in the working world, you’ve realized you’ve been fed a lie. Everything you thought work would be―it’s not real. The reality of the next 45 years of your life starts to sink in. How do people live like this?
In Own Your Career: Break the Corporate Blueprint and Build Your Own Ladder, popular financial analyst and entrepreneur Michela Allocca walks you through her corporate journey, explaining how she ultimately left her corporate career to dive headfirst into her side hustle-turned-full blown business. From feeling completely lost and unhappy in a job that she spent years of her life preparing for, to ultimately utilizing the skills she learned at work to build a seven figure business, Michela shares every lesson she learned along the way that helped pave her path to her own definition of success―giving you all of the insight you need to do the same on your unique path.
As you read, you’ll learn how to communicate your skillset and sell yourself through resume and interview techniques, decipher job offers, negotiate your salary to ensure you are being paid fairly, succeed in the workplace through creating a task-management system, navigate career pivots with confidence, and increase your income through starting a side hustle or a business that you can take to the next level.
If you’re ready for a fresh approach, you’ve come to the right place. Empowering readers to finally find happiness in their working lives, Own Your Career: Break the Corporate Blueprint and Build Your Own Ladder earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all individuals seeking a better approach to a successful career, especially young adults and those fresh out of college.
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Praise for OWN YOUR CAREER
“With valuable lessons on embracing career ownership, finding purpose beyond work, dispelling the glamorization of jobs, and advocating for oneself, Michela Allocca’s Own Your Career sets the stage for a practical and empowering guide to navigating the complexities of early career years. If you’re ready to embrace the multiple seasons of your career with confidence and real-world advice, this book is for you.”
―LAUREN McGOODWIN, Founder + CEO, Career Contessa
“Packed with straightforward and actionable takeaways, I highly recommend reading Own Your Career! This book is full of direct and useful tips you can use at any stage of your career. Michela fully guides you on how to prepare and feel more confident in interviews and the workplace.”
―DARCI SMITH, Founder + CEO, Roklyn Consulting
“As someone who turned a side hustle into a seven-figure business, Own Your Career masterfully lays out the blueprint I wish I had when I embarked on this journey. Whether you’re just starting your post-college career or navigating life as an entrepreneur, this book has every tidbit to help ensure long-term success.”
―AUSTIN HANKWITZ, Host of Rich Habits, #1 Spotify Business Podcast
“The book I wish I had when I was a lost 22-year-old starting my journey in corporate. Michela did a delightful job putting together a prescriptive guide full of important and needed information for those of us who want to find more meaning in our work. This is THE book I want my daughters to read when they are ready to navigate their careers and job search.”
―EDDIANA ROSEN, HR Professional, Founder @CareersInReview
About the Author
MICHELA ALLOCCA is a former financial analyst-turned-entrepreneur, creator, and author specializing in personal finance, career, and business management. Since starting Break Your Budget in 2019, her dedication to educating young adults has created a platform with over 1 million followers and counting that speaks directly to the growing number of young people who are ready to take their personal, professional, and financial power back.
Misty Moreno –
Don’t be fooled by the author and the intended audience for this book. I’m a 20 year veteran and I wish I had this book when I first retired from the military. Michela’s structure makes this book so actionable and an easy read. It is practical and as a 24 year HR pro, I 100% agree with everything to writes about the resume, interview, and definitely chapter 6! She did a great job of weaving her own experiences, lessons learned, along with experts and senior executives. Parents, give this book to your college grad. Veterans, read this book one year prior to separating or retiring. This book rocks! Best pro dev book I’ve read in 2024.
vacationhappy –
This is a fantastic book to read at any stage of your career. While it is targeted at young adults, the author does a great job of providing tips and advice than can be applied regardless of life stage. Highly recommend and I am happy to have this book to reference for my next job change!
Gina –
I love the information in this book. Especially around writing my resume so it can stand out and pass the automated systems. I haven’t applied for a job since college and it wasn’t like this back then. Very helpful!
Shannon S –
If you are looking for a book that will give you information that enables you to take immediate action, it’s this book. To the point, realistic and helpful. The featured profiles in the book are awesome — very “tools of titans-esque”.
stephen –
Not tons of fluff, really helpful information for career changes, resume, networking etc. Great read really useful!
Van Nguyen –
“Own Your Career” is an empowering and insightful guide that has transformed the way I approach my professional life. The author offers practical advice and actionable steps to take control of your career path. The blend of personal anecdotes, real-world examples, and clear strategies makes it a valuable resource for anyone looking to advance their career. I highly recommend this book to anyone eager to take charge of their professional journey and achieve their goals.