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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
Use the latest technology to target potential employers and secure the first interview--no matter your experience, education, or network--with these revised and updated tools and recommendations. "The most practical, stress-free guide ever written for finding a white-collar...
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...
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 para dummies /
Brenner, Gail Abel.
Paper Book
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,...
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,...
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
Your career as a top-notch paralegal starts here The demand for paralegal professionals is exploding, and Paralegal Career For Dummies, 2nd Edition explains the skills and requirements needed to pursue this rewarding career. Inside, you'll discover the ins and outs of...
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...
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
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...
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
Ebook
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
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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