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Updated July 25, 2025
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101 great answers to the toughest interview questions
Fry, Ronald W.
Paper Book
Tough interview questions are inevitable in today's competitive job market. Ron Fry's "101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions" has helped more than 500,000 job seekers pinpoint what employers are really asking with every question, and more importantly: what they want to hear in...
The 2-hour job search : using technology to get the right job faster
Dalton, Steve.
Digital file
The 2-Hour Job Search shows job seekers how to work smarter (and faster) to secure first interviews. Through a prescriptive approach, Steve Dalton explains how to wade through the Internet's sea of information and create a job search system that relies on mainstream technology such as Excel, Google,...
50 successful Harvard application essays : what worked for them can help you get into the college of your choice
Paper Book
Fifty all-new essays that got their authors into Harvard, with updated statistics and analysis, showing what worked, what didn't, and how you can do it, too. With talented applicants coming from the top high schools as well as the pressure to succeed from family and friends, it...
The big book of job-hunting hacks : how to build a ršum,̌ conquer the interview, and land your dream job
Bernstein, Brenda
Ebook
A helpful compendium of tips and tricks to land the perfect job! In The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks, experienced job-hunting professionals offer detailed advice on every step of the job-hunting process. From how to navigate the interview process, to how to create...
How the best leaders lead : proven secrets to getting the most out of yourself and others
Tracy, Brian.
Ebook
The world's greatest business leaders make it all look easy because they keep it simple: measurable, repeatable methods that generate exceptional results in both strong markets and weak, good economies and bad. Leadership expert Brian Tracy has guided countless thousands of professionals,...
Creating a business plan
Curtis, Veechi
Paper Book
Learn how to create a sound, profitable business plan that will take your business to the next level Whether you're starting a new business or you're looking to revitalise your strategy, Creating a Business Plan For Dummies covers everything you need to know. This step...
The enlightened college applicant : a new approach to the search and admissions process
Belasco, Andrew
Paper Book
Deluged with messages that range from "It's Ivy League or bust" to "It doesn't matter where you go," college applicants and their families often find themselves lost, adrift in a sea of information overload. Finally--a worthy life preserver has arrived. The Enlightened College Applicant presents...
Entrevistología : la nueva ciencia de las entrevistas de trabajo
Papalia, Anna
Paper Book
Una revolucionaria guía para dominar las entrevistas de trabajo, donde encontrarás consejos y técnicas comprobadas que te ayudarán triunfar en tu búsqueda laboral al descubrir tu estilo personal. Las recomendaciones tradicionales sobre las entrevistas de trabajo no funcionan. Eso aprendió...
Finding work you love : 3 steps to getting your perfect job after college
Snyder, Kirk
Paper Book
A three-step career system to help you tap into your own unique value to find a deeply meaningful and engaging job, whether you're a college student, a recent graduate, or a new professional looking for a fresh start. "Snyder's proven step-by-step plan shows you how to create...
Getting started in business plans
Curtis, Veechi
Paper Book
Turn a business plan into profitable reality with practical hands-on tips A solid business plan is crucial to the ultimate success of your start-up or small business. But don't fret, your friends at For Dummies are here to help! Getting Started in Business Plans For Dummies...
I Hate Job Interviews: Stop Stressing. Start Performing. Get the Job You Want
Owens, Sam
Paper Book
"For anyone wanting to elevate their interview skills, this superb book does the job!" --STEPHEN M. R. COVEY, New York Times bestselling author of The Speed of Trust ...
HBR Guide to Being More Productive (HBR Guide Series)
Review, Harvard Business
Ebook
HBR guide to changing your career
Ebook
HBR guide to crafting your purpose
Coleman, John
Paper Book
Stop searching for purpose. Build it. We're living through a crisis of purpose. Surveys indicate that people are feeling less connected to the meaning of their work, asking, "How do I find my purpose?" That's the wrong question. You don't find your purpose--you build it. The...
HBR guide to negotiating
Weiss, Jeff A.
Ebook
Forget about the hard bargain. Whether you're discussing the terms of a high-stakes deal, forming a key partnership, asking for a raise, or planning a family event, negotiating can be stressful. One person makes a demand, the other concedes a point. In the end, you settle on a...
HBR guide to unlocking creativity
Paper Book
Anyone can think more creatively and unlock innovation. Creativity is the key to innovation, but too many projects and teams are organized in ways that stifle new ideas. You need to ensure that creativity can thrive--and that you are part of the process. Fortunately, anyone...
HBR guide to your job search
Paper Book
Land the job of your dreams. You're ready to take the next step in your career. But securing the right role can take a lot of work--and a lot of time and energy. How do you move forward without getting overwhelmed by the process? The HBR Guide to Your Job Search is...
How the best leaders lead : proven secrets to getting the most out of yourself and others
Tracy, Brian.
Ebook
The world's greatest business leaders make it all look easy because they keep it simple: measurable, repeatable methods that generate exceptional results in both strong markets and weak, good economies and bad. Leadership expert Brian Tracy has guided countless thousands of professionals,...
How to write a winning scholarship essay : 30 essays that won over $3 million in scholarships
Tanabe, Gen
Paper Book
Examining the two basic components of scholarship competition--essays and interviews--this vital guidebook offers practical advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire application process. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants supply inside information...
Inglés
Brenner, Gail Abel
Paper Book
Es fácil aprender inglés, lo prometemos Ingles Para Dummies está repleto de explicaciones claras de la gramática, el uso, la jerga y más en inglés, todo en un formato fácil de seguir. Estudia a su propio ritmo, en la comodidad de su hogar, con esta guía imprescindible para...
Instagram for business
Butow, Eric
Paper Book
Become an Instagram aficionado and grow your business online Instagram For Business For Dummies shows you how you can tap into the social media platform with over 1 billion active users and the highest brand engagement of any social app out there. Businesses of all sizes have...
Job interview tips for overcoming red flags : winning strategies, examples, and short stories for people with not-so-hot backgrounds
Krannich, Ronald L.
Paper Book
Most people have one or two red flags in their background - some minor and embarrassing, others major job killers. Given today's high-tech world, with its rapid communication and instant background checks, your red flags may follow you wherever you go. For employers, they become major objections...
Job interviewing
Skillings, Pamela
Paper Book
Boost your confidence, ace your interview, and get the job Job Interviewing For Dummies will teach you how to prepare for your next job interview, deal with tough questions, and gain the tools and skills to interview with confidence and poise. This book offers a structured,...
Job moves : 9 steps for making progress in your career
Bernstein, Ethan
Paper Book
A USA Today Bestseller "The ultimate guide to changing jobs and advancing your career." --Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife Three innovators offer a road-tested framework for career...
Knock 'em dead cover letters : cover letters and strategies to get the job you want
Yate, Martin John
Paper Book
Cover letters that get noticed, get read, and get the interview! In the newest edition of his classic cover letter guide, job search expert Martin Yate shows you how to dramatically increase your chance of landing an interview. The key, as Yate explains, is to use language drawn...
Knock 'em dead job interview : how to turn job interviews into job offers
Yate, Martin John
Ebook
Knock 'em dead resumes : a killer resume gets more job interviews!
Yate, Martin John
Paper Book
Expert advice on building a resume to get the job you want! Your resume is the most important financial document you'll ever create. When it works, so do you. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, bestselling author Martin Yate shows you how to write a dynamic,...
LinkedIn
Elad, Joel
Paper Book
Brand yourself like a pro on LinkedIn  LinkedIn multiplies what you know by the power of who you know to deliver the number one social platform for business professionals and new job seekers. LinkedIn For Dummies<...
Microsoft Office 365 all-in-one
McFedries, Paul
Paper Book
Supercharge your productivity at the office and at home Looking to familiarize yourself with the world's most popular and effective productivity apps? Then look no further than the latest edition of Office 365 All-in-One For Dummies, packed with 9 mini-books covering each of...
Modernize your resume : get noticed ... get hired
Enelow, Wendy
Paper Book
Based on today's real-world job search trends, MODERNIZE YOUR RESUME shows you how to craft a winning resume to meet the complexities of today's highly competitive and technologically driven employment market. The 3rd edition has been updated with new resume samples and designs along with companion...
Next job, best job : a headhunter's 11 strategies to get hired now
Barnett, Rob (Entrepreneur)
Paper Book
The global pandemic has decimated the job market and transformed the future of the workplace. Seemingly overnight, some forty million Americans became unemployed - at levels not seen since the Great Depression. No profession has been immune, and millions are now left wondering how to find their next...
Paralegal career for dummies
Hatch, Lisa Zimmer
Paper Book
The verdict is in: this is the must-have resource for aspiring paralegals everywhere! Looking for a new, lucrative, and rewarding career in the legal field? Have you considered becoming a paralegal? In Paralegal Career For Dummies, you'll find everything you need to...
Resume & LinkedIn strategies for new college graduates : what works to launch a Gen-Z career
Melnik, Jan
Paper Book
Resumes for dummies
DeCarlo, Laura
Paper Book
Polish up that old resume--and land your dream job We've all been there: it's time to apply for a job or internship and you have to create or revise your resume. Many questions pop in your head. What do employers want? What skills should I highlight? How do I format this? How do I...
Reverse the search : how to turn job seeking into job shopping
Mann, Madeline
Are you tired of sending out dozens of job applications every day and never hearing back? Or, when you do land interviews, not getting an offer, and never knowing why? As a former recruiter and head of HR at multiple companies, Madeline Mann has seen every kind of job application under the sun, and...
Small acts of leadership : 12 intentional behaviors that lead to big impact
Hunter, G. Shawn
Paper Book
In business today, there is no offline and there is no downtime. Professionals are both exhausted and depleted. Being constantly tethered to our work through technology makes us overwhelmed and shortsighted, and deprives us of time for meaningful reflection or thoughtful connection to our...
So good they can't ignore you : why skills trump passion in the quest for work you love
Newport, Cal.
Paper Book
In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous,...
Start now. Because That Meaningful Job Is Out There, Just Waiting For You
Levy, Reynold.
Ebook
From the New York Times bestselling author, "a compelling guide to determine what you wish to do in life, and the best ways to build a meaningful career" (Ken Auletta, bestselling author).   Newcomers to the workplace. The recently fired. Those...
The ultimate scholarship book 2025 : billions of dollars in scholarships, grants and prizes
Tanabe, Gen
Paper Book
Information on 1.5 million scholarships, grants, and prizes is easily accessible in this revised directory with more than 300 new listings that feature awards indexed by career goal, major, academics, public service, talent, athletics, religion, ethnicity, and more.Each entry contains all the...
What color is your parachute? for college : pave your path from major to meaningful work
Brooks, Katharine
Paper Book
An indispensable guide for college students, adapted from the world's most popular and bestselling career book, What Color Is Your Parachute? What Color Is Your Parachute? for College is the only guide you need for making the most of your college career from start...

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