Girl on Top

"In the fantasy of fashion, we want what's unattainable (both the body and the bag). In the world of career, it's all about supply and demand."
– Nicole Williams

For an entire week, I toted around this book in my purse, and every man who saw it would do a double take, because of the title. "Keep on staring, dude, the book is about conquering the work world, not your bedroom," I told one over-eager onlooker.

Still, one can't help but be attracted to the catchy title, and the way career expert Nicole Williams breaks down the world of work for women using classic dating advice straight out of dating how-to books like "The Rules." Think of this as your modern day "Rules," except, it applies to your career.

Since we spend nearly 70% (if not more) of our lives at work, ladies, it would benefit all of us if we start applying more attention to our professional lives as we do our personal lives. So many of us waste valuable time because we're unsure of how to get ahead, make that money, and use our talent to get what we want--but Nicole gives women so many pointers, advice, and wisdom that by the time you're done reading this handy-dandy little guide, you'll want to call her up and buy her a few rounds of cocktails. (And have her proofread your resume.)

Quit dropping dollars on shoes you'll only wear for one season and march your butt down to Barnes & Noble, where you can pick up a copy of Girl on Top today. Buy one for your BFF, too. She needs to think about her paychecks more than that guy she met on Facebook.