Career Cheat Codes
The Unspoken and Unfiltered Rules of Career Success
Published on 16. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-349-44765-0 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the unspoken rules for career success with this definitive guide to getting hired and getting ahead in any industry.
We've all been sold the corporate lie. 'Put your head down, work hard, and everything will work out for you.' Right? WRONG. Put your head down, work hard and you're destined for a career that's mediocre at best.
As Courtney Johnson knows, it really isn't about working harder or even working smarter - it's about working louder. Whether you're focusing on negotiating your first salary or just trying to stay sane between the hours of 9 and 5, Career Cheat Codes is the guide you need to play the game, get hired, get paid and get ahead. It's full of easy, smart, research-backed tips and tricks that will get you your dream job and make sure all the right people know your name. You'll discover how to:
-approach the job search so that hiring managers come looking for you
-conduct an interview that will have them asking when you can start
-navigate office politics without losing yourself
-represent your work so that your contributions get the recognition they deserve
-make the modern workplace work for you, from WFH setups to CV-ifying online hobbies
. . . and much more.
We've all been sold the corporate lie. 'Put your head down, work hard, and everything will work out for you.' Right? WRONG. Put your head down, work hard and you're destined for a career that's mediocre at best.
As Courtney Johnson knows, it really isn't about working harder or even working smarter - it's about working louder. Whether you're focusing on negotiating your first salary or just trying to stay sane between the hours of 9 and 5, Career Cheat Codes is the guide you need to play the game, get hired, get paid and get ahead. It's full of easy, smart, research-backed tips and tricks that will get you your dream job and make sure all the right people know your name. You'll discover how to:
-approach the job search so that hiring managers come looking for you
-conduct an interview that will have them asking when you can start
-navigate office politics without losing yourself
-represent your work so that your contributions get the recognition they deserve
-make the modern workplace work for you, from WFH setups to CV-ifying online hobbies
. . . and much more.
Reviews / Votes
Courtney Johnson has written a book that finally tells the truth about what actually moves careers forward. Career Cheat Codes is both deeply empowering and wildly practical. If you're ready to break out of outdated narratives and step into your full potential, this book is your new playbook. -- Rachel Rodgers, bestselling author of 'We Should All be Millionaires' Career Cheat Codes is the kind of book that creates momentum fast. Courtney Johnson doesn't just motivate - she teaches you how to think strategically about your career, visibility, and personal brand so you can create real opportunities instead of waiting for them. -- Hala Taha, Founder & CEO of YAP Media, host of 'Young and Profiting' As a founder, I've seen how careers and companies are shaped by who knows how to communicate value and play the game of corporate. Career Cheat Codes gives readers the tools to articulate their worth and own the room. Courtney delivers insight that is both refreshingly honest and immediately useful. -- Angelina Lawton, Founder & CEO of Sportsdigita What I love about Career Cheat Codes is how clearly Courtney names what so many people feel but can't articulate. This book gives you clarity, confidence, and a smarter way to think about your career and opportunities. It's a must-read for anyone ready to stop playing small and start making strategic moves. -- Jacqueline Snyder, founder of The Product Boss If there's someone who knows how to hack a career it's Courtney-the tips in this book are insanely practical for anyone who wants to make their career dreams come true! -- Lara Acosta, founder, LA Digital, Literally Academy, Kleo Career Cheat Codes is the book I wish I'd had when I was starting out. Courtney brilliantly breaks down the invisible rules that keep talented people playing small, and she does it in a way that's both strategic and deeply empowering. This book will change how you see yourself, your career, and what's actually possible when you stop waiting for permission and start playing to win. If you're ready to stop working twice as hard for half the recognition, this is your guide. -- Danielle Canty, entrepreneur and co-founder, bossbabeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
396 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-349-44765-0 (9780349447650)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
04/2026
Piatkus Books
€10.99
Available for download
Person
Courtney Johnson has attracted over half a million followers across her platforms by sharing the no-holds-barred secrets to career success that the career nepo-babies want to keep locked behind closed doors. She formerly climbed the corporate ranks to mid-six-figures salaries at multiple companies (and she's only 29), before launching her own brand-building and career-growth consulting business. She frequently ghost-writes LinkedIn posts and internal missives for CEOs, giving her unparalleled access to the minds and mindsets of the person whose attention you'd want to try to snag. And most importantly, she's created a career out of the fundamental understanding that a corporate game is always being played.