Be Bullish Zero to Three: What No One Tells You About Your First Three Years at Work
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO MASTERING YOUR FIRST THREE YEARS AT WORK
Starting your career can feel overwhelming — from navigating expectations and feedback to managing pay, promotions, and office dynamics. Many early-career professionals are left to figure it out alone. To thrive in this critical stage, you need clarity, resilience, and practical strategies. In other words, Be Bullish!
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Discover Be Bullish: Zero to Three by Edward Avila, an HR and Talent Acquisition Executive with 30+ years of experience. This book reveals what your manager won’t tell you but you need to know, using real-world stories, proven frameworks, and insider tools to help you succeed.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Explore topics like imposter syndrome, performance reviews, asking for raises, reorganizations, and even layoffs. Learn how to build trust, recover from setbacks, and position yourself for growth — all framed through the five stages of the Employee Life Cycle. Most importantly, this book gives you an end-to-end view of what your first years should look like — knowledge that takes seasoned professionals years to acquire.
WHO IS THIS WRITTEN FOR?
If you’re a recent graduate or in your first three years of work, Be Bullish: Zero to Three is essential reading. It equips you with the guidance and confidence to navigate challenges and accelerate your professional growth.
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR JOURNEY!
Work smarter, speak up, stay ready — and be bullish as you master your early career years.
What People Are Saying
Be Bullish Zero to Three is the guidebook I wish every new graduate received with their diploma. As a three-time Chief People Officer across fast-growing tech companies, I’ve seen countless early-career professionals struggle—not for lack of talent, but for lack of context. Ed gives them just that: context, clarity, and a confident path forward.
Former Chief People Officer, Nutanix, Poly and IDT
The first three years of your career set the foundation for everything that follows. In Be Bullish Zero to Three, reminds you to stay curious, embrace feedback, and welcome challenges—they are your greatest teachers. Be intentional with your goals, build authentic relationships, and lean into every opportunity. Growth happens when you’re open, brave, and willing to learn.
Chief People Officer,
Qualtrics
As a Chief People Officer, mentor, and mother, I have seen firsthand the challenges new graduates face. Be Bullish Zero to Three provides powerful and actionable insights on everything from mastering OKRs and seeking feedback to understanding compensation and building crucial relationships that will truly accelerate career growth and foster long-term success.
Chief People Officer,
Ontra