Want to Stand Out? Sit Down and Read

As seen on Edgewise.ph: Want to Stand Out? Sit Down and Read. An excerpt:

It is no secret that today’s job market has gotten tougher and more competitive. Talent is easier to come by and managers can quickly find someone who perfectly matches the position on offer. The Philippines is a goldmine for employers who are looking for top-notch additions to their company’s roster. While this is great for the reputation of the Filipino employee in general, it could mean more work for you, the student who has to go the extra mile and possess that special something to impress would-be employers.

What should a diligent student who has good grades, knows their math, HTML and Javascript do to stand out? READ!

Here’s a little something you should know about good hiring managers: They look for well rounded people to work with. These are men and women who are interested even in things that have little to do with what they do for a living. The best managers — and people — are those who are curious about matters that others may find boring. And you can be sure that these managers have a shelf full of books ranging from Donald E. Knuth’s The Art of Computer Programming to Sun Tzu’s The Art of War.

If you want to have the best shot at being hired by these types, or become one of them yourself, here are three books that you may want to pick up to get you started.

The three books the author of the article mentions are Fahrenheit 451, The Outliers, and 100 Years Of Solitude. Click here to read why.