1. 

   Vegas702
   December 7th, 2009 - 06:17

   The premise of this book is degrading on its face. With headlines like “play hard to get,” “don’t give away the milk for free,” etc., this book is insulting! Just look at the cover of this book…climbing up the latter in a nice figure with a plump behind. Disgusting!

   Work is work, if you have better ideas…express/practice them. Very simple concept. How about encouraging women to pursue education fields in Business? As opposed to “taking the tactics used to land a man and applying them to your career.” Really?

   Why should women have to bargain with their sexuality to get ahead? Pretty sad read.
   
   Rating: 1 / 5
2. 

   Jennifer Wilson
   December 7th, 2009 - 06:59

   Nicole really does tell it like it is in her book Girl on Top. She breaks down how to help a girl grab her dream job/career by using the same simple methods she would in snagging Prince Charming!

   With fun catchy topics such as Treat him Mean, Keep him Keen she explains the importance of standing up for yourself and not being a mouse and that simply being liked in the job place doesn’t mean your respected.

   Some of the reading was a bit blunt and shocking but actually made perfect sense. I had a good many WOW moments while reading, but I took away a lot of great insight and information from Girl On Top and I really wished I would have had this book when I was younger. It is definitely a book a lady needs on her bookshelf and I highly recommend it!

   Rating: 4 / 5
3. 

   Tony Deblauwe
   December 7th, 2009 - 09:46

   Business, like dating, has rules of engagement. To build the right relationships and be successful, you need to navigate your surroundings carefully, adapt, and never settle for second best. Nicole Williams captures the spirit of dating and office politics in her book, Girl on Top. Williams takes personal lessons from the dating field and constructs a roadmap for business success. She conveys her journey and life lessons in a very frank manner and a clear “been there, done that” tone. This helps in offering readers a fresh and honest spin on how to grow your career.

   For example, in the chapter, “Get a Life, ” Williams describes the trap many women (and men) fall into when they wait for something to happen and sacrifice themselves (and their careers) in the process. In the chapter, “Don’t Give Away Your Milk for Free,” Williams talks about personal worth and negotiation. This is critical in the workplace and for driving up the corporate ladder. If you can’t define to yourself the value you bring to your company, you will get devalued and so will your opportunities.

   And like in any dating scenario, sometimes the job you have is not going anywhere and you have to move on. Williams takes care to make the point that if you are clear with who you are, what you’re worth, and what you’re willing to do to meet your goals, you need to take stock in the situation you find yourself. If you’re unhappy, and hanging on for various reasons, you’re doing your career a disservice. Set clear goals, surround yourself with supporters, and build a new plan where you can find another place (or long-term relationship) that leverages your strengths and talents.

   In summary, Girl on Top is decidedly slanted towards a female audience, but don’t let that fool you. Much of the life lessons and guidance Williams outlines applies equally to men. As a resource, the book is constructed with a high read-to-implement ratio which allows you to quickly adopt tips that can improve both your career and love life.
   
   Rating: 4 / 5
4. 

   Busy Bookworm Reviews
   December 7th, 2009 - 12:10

   Girl on Top is a dating-rules-turned-career-advice book aimed at informing young women how to seek and build a successful career. The author, Nicole Williams, is very blunt, moderately funny and sometimes a bit crass. I am a fan of blunt and funny but I did not necessarily enjoy the crass comments, although they did not necessarily detract from the message she was trying to convey.

   Ms. Williams did a pretty good job of turning classic dating “rules” into key points on how to make it in the big bad world of business. However, there were times that I felt some of the dating “rules” did not really apply in a woman’s career. There were also some controversial bits of advice, such as using how you look to get ahead. Ms. Williams fully acknowledges that some of her advice is controversial but also has valid reasons for bringing those topics into the discussion and it added a bit of perspective as to how women and men in the workplace view (and judge) you. In general, Girl on Top is a quick read that skims the surface of several important issues that young women should know before entering the workforce.

   Overall, I think the book was okay. Girl on Top is a book that young women about to enter or just entering the workforce might find informative and useful. It certainly raises issues that I did not think of when I started out in my career and it would have been helpful to have had this book at the time.
   Rating: 3 / 5
5. 

   Haley
   December 7th, 2009 - 13:20

   GIRL ON TOP is a really cute book about how to use commonly known rules about dating to turn your career into a success. Nicole gives advice that you often hear in dating help and shows how to apply it to your job. She’ll show you little tips on how to read people, how to dress appropriately, and how to move up in your position. It’s a light-hearted, sarcastic and witty read, fun to sit back and relax.
   Rating: 3 / 5

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