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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 2-hour job search : using technology to get the right job faster
Dalton, Steve
Paper Book
A job-search manual that gives career seekers a systematic, tech-savvy formula to efficiently and effectively target potential employers and secure the essential first interview. The 2-Hour Job Search shows job-seekers how to work smarter (and faster) to secure first...
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...
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...
Como lideran los mejores Lideres
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...
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...
Essays that kicked apps : 55+ unforgettable college application essays that got students accepted
Paper Book
Each year, colleges are inundated with earnest, eager applications. Your own essay may need to shine from among as many as 60,000 others to get noticed! Get inspired by these 55+ unforgettable student essays that got their authors accepted See what schools like Cornell, Brown,...
The ex-offender's new job finding & survival guide : 10 steps for successfully re-entering the work world
Krannich, Ronald L.
Paper Book
The latest edition of this ground-breaking guide offers seasoned advice to ex-offenders facing numerous barriers to employment. Indeed, finding a good job is the number one challenge facing hundreds of ex-offenders re-entering the Free World each day. Successful re-entry is especially...
The ex-offender's re-entry success guide : smart choices for making it on the outside
Krannich, Ronald L.
Paper Book
No question about it -- by almost any measure, America operates the world's largest, costliest, and most dysfunctional criminal justice ($250 billion) and incarceration ($80 billion) systems. With nearly 2.2 million prisoners in state and federal correctional institutions, another 10 million...
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 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...
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
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...
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.
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 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...
Never search alone : the job seeker's playbook
Terry, Phyl
Paper Book
"If you're even thinking about a job search, start here."- Marty Cagan, Silicon Valley Product GroupBased on 25 years of experience working with thousands of leaders - from early-career product managers to CEOs - Never Search Alone gives readers a time-tested, multi-step process (with exercises,...
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
Paper Book
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.
Ebook
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, leading to anxiety...
Start Now: Because That Meaningful Job Is Out There, Just Waiting for You
Levy, Reynold
Paper Book
Reynold Levy has spent countless hours advising hundreds of aspirants on how to identify and successfully compete to fill meaningful jobs. Drawing on his extensive career in the non-profit, commercial, and public service realms, Levy will help you think about your future creatively and prepare for...
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...
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: A Companion to the World's Most Popular and Bestselling Career Handbook
Bolles, Richard N.
Paper Book
The perennial interactive companion to the world's most popular job-search book, updated for 2025, that helps you translate your personal interests into marketable job skills. This fill-in workbook for the career classic What Color Is Your Parachute? is a helpful tool for...
Why You, Why Me, Why Now: The Mindset and Moves to Land That First Job, from Networking to Cover Letters, Resumes, and Interviews
Toor, Rachel
A clear, accessible, and fun guide on everything it takes to land a job.   Searching for a job can be hard and demoralizing work. In Why You, Why Me, Why Now, Rachel Toor delivers some good news. The most important thing is within your control--a mindset...

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