Career and Job Search Resources

Recommended Reading For Career Changers And Job Hunters

We name only a few of our favorites here; there are others that space does not permit us to include. Although we have placed these resources under specific headings, some address all of the categories listed here.

CAREER EXPLORATION/TRANSITION

What Color is your Parachute?
A Practical Manual for Job Hunters and Career Changers
by Richard Nelson Bolles
Ten Speed Press
Comments: A classic!
What Can You Do with a Law Degree?
A Lawyer's Guide to Career Alternatives Inside, Outside & Around the Law
by Deborah Arron, 5th edition
Decision Books
Comments: In our view, one of the most "do-able" books written on career transition. Written primarily for lawyers, we recommend it for others as well. The recommended activities get results.
Rites of Passage at $100,000+:
The Insiders Guide to Absolutely Everything about Executive Job-changing and Faster Career Progress
by John Lucht
Viceroy Press
Comments: A comprehensive book covering networking, resume- writing, and dealing with recruiters.

RESUME WRITING

Expert Resume Series at www.wendyenelow.com
This series offers books designed for a specific job/career field.
The Federal Resume Guidebook
by Kathryn Kraemer Troutman
JistWorks
Comments: Katherine Troutman specializes in Federal jobs which have unique application/resume characteristics. A must book if seeking federal employment.

JOB SEARCHING ON THE NET

Weddle's Guide to Employment Sites on the Internet:
Connecting People and Jobs Online
by Peter Weddle
www.weddles.com
Comments: this book takes on-line job searching to a new level. An essential resource for job seekers.

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Career and Job Search Resources

Recommended Reading For Career Changers And Job Hunters