1. What Color Is Your Parachute? 2020: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers by Richard N. Bolles: This is the most popular career guide on the market, and for good reason. It provides practical advice on how to find the right job in any economic climate and helps readers discover their unique skills and abilities.
2. The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster by Steve Dalton: This book provides readers with a step-by-step guide to finding a job quickly and efficiently, using technology to their advantage.
3. Knock 'Em Dead: Secrets & Strategies for Success in an Uncertain World by Martin Yate: This book covers all aspects of the job search, from resumes to interviews to networking. It provides practical advice on how to stand out from the competition and land the job you want.
4. Reinvention Roadmap: Break the Rules to Get the Job You Want and Career You Deserve by Liz Ryan: This book provides a comprehensive guide to reinventing your career. It covers everything from creating a powerful resume to networking and negotiating with employers.
5. The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success by Nicholas Lore: This book is a comprehensive guide to career exploration and planning. It covers everything from assessing skills and interests to finding the right job.
6. What to Do with the Rest of Your Life: True Stories of Finding Success, Passion, and New Meaning in the Second Half of Life by Bruce Frankel: This book is a collection of inspiring stories of people who have found success and passion in the second half of their lives. It offers practical advice on how to make a successful transition to a new career.
7. The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career by Alexandra Cavoulacos and Kathryn Minshew: This book provides a comprehensive guide to the modern job search. It covers everything from networking to interviews to negotiating salary.
8. The Google Resume: How to Prepare for a Career and Land a Job at Apple, Microsoft, Google, or any Top Tech Company by Gayle Laakmann McDowell: This book provides a step-by-step guide to preparing for a career in the tech industry. It covers everything from resumes to interviews to salary negotiation.
9. The Start-up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha: This book provides readers with a roadmap for creating a successful career in the 21st century. It covers everything from developing a personal brand to networking to finding mentors.
10. Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans: This book provides readers with a step-by-step guide to designing a life they love. It covers everything from exploring interests and passions to creating a career plan.