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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
Updated for today's job market, the classic interview prep guide helps you say the right words and get the job you want. No matter how good you look, how much research you've done, or how perfectly your qualifications match the job description, if you're not prepared with...
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...
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...
Cover letters that knock 'em dead
Yate, Martin John.
Paper Book
Offers advice on writing a professional-looking cover letter that complements the accompanying resume and draws attention to the job applicant, and includes advice on resumes, interviews, and job hunting.
Knock 'em dead job interview : how to turn job interviews into job offers
Yate, Martin John.
Paper Book
Land the job you want! The interview is one of the most crucial moments of the job search experience and your chance to show your potential employer that you have what it takes to succeed in the position. In order to do that in today's highly competitive job search environment,...
Knock 'em dead r©♭sum©♭s
Yate, Martin John.
Paper Book
Expert advice for writing job-winning resumes! Learn to write a resume that: Stands out in a resume database Passes the recruiters' six-second scan test Resonates with savvy hiring managers At a time when every job seeker needs an edge, Martin Yate,...
LinkedIn for dummies
Elad, Joel.
Paper Book
Don't be left out-link up with this fully updated introduction to the Internet's hottest professional networking tool With more than 225 million members from over 200 countries and territories worldwide, LinkedIn.com is an unbeatable self-marketing tool. LinkedIn For Dummies teaches...
Resumes for dummies
DeCarlo, Laura
Paper Book
Master the art of resume writing and boost your chances of getting hired With unemployment rates still running high, getting an edge up on the competition in your field--whatever it may be--can be an intimidating and exhausting undertaking. Luckily, Resumes For Dummies is here to...
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,...

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