Helpful Career Books

Career Management
Written By Li Wang

Managing a career is not easy. To learn and grow, consider taking a course or reading a book (or two) from the following list.

Career Exploration/Transition

  • Born for This: How to Find the Work You Were Meant to Do by Chris Guillebeau

  • Find Your Fit: A Practical Guide to Landing a Job You'll Love by Susan Kaiden

  • I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was by Barbara Sher

  • What Color is Your Parachute by Richard N. Bolles

  • Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live by Martha Beck

  • The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday

Job Search

  • Get That Job: The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Interview by Thea Kelley

  • Take Control of Your Job Search: 10 Emotions You Must Master to Land the Job by Lauren Herring

  • Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi

  • The 2-Hour Job Search Second Edition: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster by Steve Dalton

  • Super Job Search IV by Peter K. Studner

  • Knock’em Dead: The Ultimate Job Search Guide by Martin Yate

Interviews & Salary Negotiations

  • Be Sharp: Tell Me About Yourself in Great Introductions and Professional Bios by Paula Asinof

  • Bold: 212 Charisma and Small Talk Tips to Engage, Charm, and Leave a Lasting Impression by Irvin Finau

  • Master the Interview: A Guide for Working Professionals by Anne Marie Segal

  • Negotiating Your Salary: How to Make $1000 a Minute by Jack Chapman

  • Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life by Barbara Stanny

Li Wang

I’m a former journalist who transitioned into website design. I love playing with typography and colors. My hobbies include watches and weightlifting.

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