7 books every job hunter should read before sending out résumés by Shana Lebowitz on Mar 13, 2018, 9:15 AM Advertisement
 - The job search process can be confusing and intimidating, not least because you're trying to choose from a seemingly infinite number of potential career trajectories.
- Plenty of authors have published guides for overwhelmed job seekers. We selected seven of the best.
- These books go beyond the nuts and bolts of job searching (interviewing, résumé-writing) and help readers find their true passion and motivation.
It doesn't matter whether you're a college student or a mid-level professional — making a career change can be intimidating.
Sure, sending out cover letters and going on job interviews is panic-inducing. But perhaps the scarier part is figuring out what you really want to do and how you can best contribute to the world. The good news is you're hardly the first job-seeker to find yourself in this position. There are tons of books geared toward people just like you. Below, we've highlighted seven of the best, so you can launch into your job search with confidence. SEE ALSO: 8 books every job seeker should read 'Designing Your Life' by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans  This book, by two Stanford professors of engineering, is a bestseller for a reason: It's at once reassuring, empowering, and enlightening for anyone in the throes of the job-search process. The most important takeaway is that there isn't just one career path out there for you. You probably have lots of passions, and you can definitely have lots of jobs. The authors share anecdotes alongside exercises to help you figure out which careers would suit you best — like "mind mapping" and "Odyssey planning." It's a fun and very actionable read that helps you see the careers forest for the trees.
'How to Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie  Nearly a century after its original publication, this book continues to be a megahit among people looking to be better with ... people. In fact, Warren Buffett says the book helped him overcome his social awkwardness and ultimately changed his life, Business Insider's Richard Feloni reported. The late Carnegie advises readers on how to have smoother interactions with others — perhaps most importantly, by letting them talk about themselves. Feloni rounded up some of the other core lessons, like acknowledge your own mistakes and avoid criticizing, condemning, or complaining. Whether you're gearing up for job interviews or networking events, Carnegie's classic advice is a must-read.
'Pivot' by Jenny Blake  Blake is a former Googler who's "pivoted" — i.e. changed career directions — multiple times, once when she was working at the tech giant, and again when she left to launch her consulting business. And she knows how scary it can be. "Pivot" guides readers who are confused, intimidated, or just plain curious through the step-by-step process of figuring out what you should do next — and then doing it. She's nothing if not cautious, telling readers they should run some tests to make sure, for example, their startup idea is viable or this is really their passion. Blake also has advice on building your network without feeling slimy, by "drafting," or taking on extra projects from someone who works in your desired field. It's a practical, highly re-readable guide for anyone at any stage.
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