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From the creator of AdviceWithErin, this is the highly anticipated, definitive book on how to use the right words at work-so you can build the career you deserve.
In The Secret Language of Work, McGoff shares her best, customizable scripts for how to communicate in the professional world-word-for-word, exactly what to say during interviews, while negotiating salaries, when you need to set boundaries with co-workers, as you advocate for yourself, and in any sticky situation at the office. With McGoff’s advice, you will master the unwritten rules of language that are key to career advancement.
Learning how to say the right words, in the right order, in the right way, at the right time, is a rare skill that too few people are taught. Stellar communication is probably the most valuable skill you can possess-and once you know the secret language of work, you will be able to confidently tackle anything your sure-to-be outstanding career presents to you.
Author Biography
Erin McGoff is an award-winning filmmaker and content creator-known as the \“internet’s big sister\” through her AdviceWithErin branding. McGoff has built a significant online presence with millions of followers, delivering candid career and life advice for Gen Z and Millennials. She received a Pulitzer Fellowship in 2017 and was named a Forbes 30 Under 30
recipient in 2025. Her impact has been recognized by publications like the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, and others, and she is currently a contributor to CNBC. McGoff lives in Washington, D.C., with an occasional trip up to her cabin in the Catskills she custom-built, with her husband, Michael, and dog Olive.
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