A Career Carol

A Career Carol is an irreverent take on the classic Christmas Carol, graduation commencement speakers, and Generation Z expectations. A wry and insightful take on how to successfully navigate a 30-to-40-year professional career. A Career Carol, bridges analogue and digital eras. What constitutes a successful career may have dramatically changed over the last 50 years, but the deeper journey we make as human beings across different life cycles, is eternal.Drs Schuster & Oxley’s take a different and decidedly modern approach to business and life advice. They set out to share real stories of how to navigate the big crises that most of us will have to navigate at some point. In the process, they give the past an entertaining and relevant future.The world, and business literature in particular, is overdue for Shey Sinope. As we witness his journey from reclusive cynical social critic to tentative member of a flawed, and sometimes unkind society, we are amused, provoked, saddened, but ultimately uplifted.

Helmut Schuster and David Oxley are long-time collaborators and former work colleagues. It is their shared outlook that has bound them together as authors. They are optimistic futurists, advocates for next-generation talent, pioneers of new approaches to work, enthusiasts for new technology adoption, and crusaders against entrenched thinking.

As Drs Schuster and Oxley, they have set out to address several subjects that have been over-intellectualised, complicated, misdiagnosed, or outdated. With a whimsical eye and deep belief in humanity’s strength to prevail against the absurdity of aspects of modern society, they are committed to presenting helpful business and leadership concepts for the next generation.

Dr Helmut Schuster is a dual Austrian/British citizen who lives in London, UK. He is the former Group HR Director of BP PLC. Helmut is currently Chairman of the Board of Ivoclar Vivadent AG, an active entrepreneur, investor, and frequent contributor to leadership and AFS Intercultural programs. Helmut was awarded his doctorate in Economics from the University of Vienna.

Dr David Oxley is a dual UK/US citizen based in Austin, Texas. David started his career as a management consultant before leading major people and corporate restructuring projects for BP PLC across Europe, the USA, India, and the Middle East. He worked closely with Reliance Industries in India, one of BP’s partners, as they embarked on their big corporate restructuring. David was awarded his doctorate in Organisational Change at Cranfield University and his MBA from the University of Notre Dame.

Customer Reviews

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52 reviews

Amazon Customer

Great book - very insightful and the stories are fantastic!
Amazon Customer

Great resource. And an essential tool for self-development, I’ve been able to read this whilst travelling to work in the mornings.
Nit

What an incredible read! Easygoing yet intriguing. Definitely a must add to the reading list. The hype around this book is truly justifiable!
Cyprian

An absolute must read for any high school/college graduate or any young person who finds themselves at a crossroads. The book is filled with real life experiences, guidance, professional advice, and philosophy. I thoroughly enjoyed the emphasis on morality and ethical business which to me is uniquely done in the story telling. Couldn’t recommend it more!
Wayne Burdett

I have just read A Career Carol. Very good read with a good play on the Christmas carol being applied to the working life of a young man just starting out in life after university. After the end of the story the author gives advice and support for those just starting out in life. Is advice is well worth listening to if you are stuck in a rut and not sure what is next for your career. The story is quite intellectual and the advice given is still relevant for anyone. I have given it 5 stars.
Leyla

"A Career Carol" is a thought-provoking journey through the world of career development. I loved how practical advice is masterfully blended with engaging storytelling! It makes complex concepts to be easily understood. It provides an innovative approach to common career dilemmas and offers fresh perspectives. I really enjoyed the writing style: clear and concise. Although the book is particularly impactful for those in early career, I find it suitable for anyone at any stage of their professional journey. I will definitely refer to it in my career coaching sessions. All the strategies and tips are insightful and highly applicable in today's job market. I also liked real-life examples included in the book to illustrate key points. I highly recommend "A Career Carol" to anyone looking to navigate their career path with more confidence and clarity. This book offers valuable guidance to help you on your journey.
Didier Perez

There are plenty of books out there which recycle the basics of human kind dilemmas and the way to relate to others. This book written by Dr Schuster and Dr Oxley presents a refreshing twist of our human nature in the form of a tale, targeting young people in an unpretentious easy going way, and using simple language. A must read for pragmatic and driven people looking to make the best of themselves.
Spqr69

My son loved it! He is just at the beginning of his career and found many tips very useful.