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Updated July 25, 2025
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Back to business : finding your confidence, embracing your skills, and landing your dream job after a career pause
Jensen, Nancy McSharry
Paper Book
Back to Business makes returning to the workforce accessible for anyone who believes that finding a decent job after taking a career break is impossible. When on the hunt for a job, make sure your LinkedIn profile is just as polished and updated as your resume. If you aren't...
The big book of job-hunting hacks : how to build a résumé, conquer the interview, and land your dream job
Bernstein, Brenda
Paper Book
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
Paper Book
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...
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...
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...
HBR guide to changing your career
Paper Book
Your next act starts now. You're ready for something new, but it's hard to start over. Just the idea of trading the security you have now for the unknown or throwing away the education and time you've invested in your current career can plunge you into a swirl of indecision and...
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.
Paper Book
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 smarter networking
Paper Book
Make the connections that will help you succeed--and advance faster. Networking doesn't stop once you've landed the job. Building a high-quality, diverse network is key to learning and growth, influencing others, and launching your ideas. But how do you move beyond small talk and...
How the best leaders lead : proven secrets to getting the most out of yourself and others
Tracy, Brian
Paper Book
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...
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 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 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 for dummies
Elad, Joel
Paper Book
Make LinkedIn your number one professional branding tool LinkedIn is the premiere social network for professionals looking to discover new opportunities, enhance personal branding, connect with other professionals, and make career advancements. With LinkedIn For Dummies, you...
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...
Next job, best job : a headhunter's 11 strategies to get hired now
Barnett, Rob (Entrepreneur)
Paper Book
"This generous and useful book strips away the shame and fear from a job search and can help you get past the resume and see a better way forward." -Seth Godin, bestselling author of This is Marketing If you're struggling to find work in an uncertain job market, Next Job,...
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
Paper Book
From the creator of top career YouTube channel Self Made Millennial, the only job search guide you'll need to get employers competing for you As a former recruiter and head of HR at multiple companies, Madeline Mann has seen every kind of job application under the sun. If...
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,...
What color is your parachute? for teens : discover yourself, design your future, and plan for your dream job
Christen, Carol
Paper Book
Today's adolescents face unprecedented challenges. As a teenager, how do you pick a great-for-you job or college major that will finance your future? You need a plan! The proven exercises in What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens help uncover what matters most to you,...
What color is your parachute? : job-hunter's workbook
Bolles, Richard N.
Paper Book
A fill-in companion to the world's most popular job-search book, updated for 2019. This interactive companion to the career classic What Color Is Your Parachute? is a helpful tool for recent grads, workers laid off mid-career, and people searching for an inspiring work...

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