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Discover the Job or Career for You

Books that'll help with the job search process and discovering who you want to be when you grow up (even if you already are grown up).

Jefferson County Public Library

13 items

  • Build the Damn Thing

    How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy

    Finney, Kathryn,
    Finney, an investor and startup champion, explains how to build a business from the ground up, from developing a business plan to finding investors, growing a team, and refining a product.
    Book, 2022[New York] : Portfolio/Penguin, [2022] — 658.11 FINNEY
  • The New Rules of Work

    the Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career

    Cavoulacos, Alexandra,
    Through quick exercises and structured tips, the authors guide you through countless options and communicate why you are valuable and how to stand out.
    Book, 2017New York : Crown Business, [2017] — 650.14 CAVOULACOS
  • Your Best Year Ever

    a 5-step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals

    Hyatt, Michael S., 1955-
    A former CEO and best-selling author provides a proven system for people looking to take their personal goals off the backburner and create and execute a plan to achieve their personal, intellectual, business, relationship or financial dreams.
    Book, 2018Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2018] — 158 HYATT
  • Knock 'em Dead

    the Ultimate Job Search Guide

    This bestselling job search guide can help you keep up with changes in the job market, from updating the language of your resume to using social media networking to make professional connections.
    Book, Boston, Mass. : Bob Adams Inc., — 650.14 KNOCK:EM
  • Leadership on the Line

    Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Change

    Heifetz, Ronald A. (Ronald Abadian), 1951-
    To lead is to live dangerously. It requires putting yourself on the line, disrupting the status quo and surfacing hidden conflict. And when people resist and push back, there's a strong temptation to play it safe. Renowned leadership experts Ronald…
    Book, 2017Boston, Massachusetts : Harvard Business Review Press, [2017] — 303.34 HEIFETZ
  • Side Hustle

    From Idea to Income in 27 Days

    Guillebeau, Chris,
    What if you could quickly and easily create an additional stream of income without giving up the security of a full-time job? Enter the side hustle. This step-by-step guide will take you from idea to income in just 27 days.
    Book, 2017New York : Crown Business, [2017] — 658.11 GUILLEBEAU
  • The Gig Economy

    the Complete Guide to Getting Better Work, Taking More Time Off, and Financing the Life You Want

    Mulcahy, Diane,
    Your guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world.
    Book, 2016New York, NY : AMACOM, [2016] — 650.1 MULCAHY
  • Learn the secrets to excelling at job interviews directly from top interviewers and recruiters.
    Book, 2016New York : Plume, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2016.. — 650.144 REED
  • The Quarter-life Breakthrough

    Invent Your Own Path, Find Meaningful Work, and Build a Life That Matters

    Poswolsky, Smiley,
    With practical exercises and advice, this book is essential for career changers and anyone passionate about getting unstuck, pursuing work that matters and changing the world.
    Book, 2016New York, New York : A TarcherPerigee Book, [2016] — 650.1 POSWOLSKY
  • Be Your Best Boss

    Reinvent Yourself From Employee to Entrepreneur

    Seagraves, William R.,
    Includes wide-ranging advice from a financial professional who has helped hundreds of clients navigate the tricky waters of this mid-career change.
    Book, 2016New York, New York : A Perigee Book, 2016. — 658.11 SEAGRAVES
  • The Entrepreneur's Playbook

    More than 100 Proven Strategies, Tips, and Techniques to Build a Radically Successful Business

    Green, Leonard C.Brown, Paul B.
    Why stumble your way to possible failure when you can tap into the best ideas for making your venture work?
    eAudiobook, 2017Ascent Audio, 2017
  • More Important Than Money

    ...an Entrepreneur's Team

    According to many social scientists, the most important thing in life is a person's social and professional network. The people we surround ourselves with — and the people we go to for advice and guidance — can mean the difference between success…
    Book, 2017Scottsdale, AZ : RDA Press, 2017. — 658.421 MORE
  • Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters

    Cover Letters and Strategies to Get the Job You Want

    Yate, Martin John,
    Great strategies for writing killer cover letters!
    Book, 2014Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media, [2014] — 650.142 YATE 2014