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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...
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...
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 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 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 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 to write a winning scholarship essay : 30 essays that won over $3 million in scholarships
Tanabe, Gen
Ebook
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 regarding the...
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 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<...
Modernize your resume : get noticed ... get hired
Enelow, Wendy S.
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 2nd edition has been updated with new resume samples, new designs, and new ATS...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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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