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Strategic job search resources

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Job search book club

Insights, ideas, and inspiration — handpicked just for you.

  • by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

    #1 New York Times bestseller by Stanford professors who turned their wildly popular course into a practical guide. Applies design thinking principles (used by companies like Apple and IDEO) to life decisions.

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  • by Jenny Blake

    Perfect for career transitions without starting from scratch by focusing on leveraging existing strengths to move in related directions. A 4-stage frame work from a former Google career development specialist.

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  • by Cal Newport

    Georgetown computer science professor Cal Newport systematically dismantles the popular “follow your passion” career advice, arguing it’s not just wrong but potentially dangerous.

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  • by James Storey

    This practical guide designed to help job seekers master the interview process. The book focuses on preparing readers to answer a wide range of commonly asked interview questions, from basic ones like “How well do you manage your time?” to unusual or challenging questions such as ethical dilemmas or brainteasers.

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  • by Peggy Klaus

    How to master self-promotion in a way that is confident, authentic, and socially acceptable. The book debunks common myths that discourage people from talking about their achievements—such as the belief that humility alone will get you noticed or that bragging is inherently obnoxious. Klaus argues that, in today’s competitive environment, strategic self-promotion is essential for career advancement and recognition.

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  • By Kate Dixon

    This book is a step-by-step handbook dedicated entirely to salary negotiation. It covers terminology, research strategies, what to say and do (and what to avoid), and how to build confidence. Dixon draws on over 20 years of experience coaching clients and

    working inside organizations, making this a practical guide for negotiating your compensation package at any career stage.

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  • by John Gates

    This book is a highly practical, compensation-focused guide dedicated to salary negotiation. Gates, a former corporate recruiter and founder of Salary Coach, draws on decades of experience to help readers maximize their pay without risking job offers or damaging professional relationships. The book is designed for job seekers at all levels, from early-career professionals to C-suite executives, and is particularly effective for those who feel anxious or fearful about negotiating.

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  • by Mac Anderson

    This book is a concise, inspirational leadership book that distills forty years of Anderson’s management experience into simple, memorable lessons for leaders at any level. The central metaphor— “you can’t send a duck to eagle school”—captures the book’s key message: while skills can be taught, intrinsic qualities like attitude, drive, and personality cannot.

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  • by Mac Anderson and Tom Feltenstein

    This is a concise, motivational guidebook on leading teams and individuals through change. The book’s core message is that while change is inevitable, leaders and

    organizations have a choice in how they respond—and the most effective leaders are those who embrace change first, setting a positive example for others to follow.

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