Career Planning, Job Seeking, Resumes, and Career Success

Job Seeking and Interviewing

The Very Quick Job Search: Get a Better Job in Half the Time! (Second Edition) by J. Michael Farr. This is my most thorough job search book, and it includes lots of information on career planning and, of course, job seeking. This is the book I would recommend to a friend who is out of work if I had to recommend just one. (JIST)

The Quick Interview and Salary Negotiation Book: Dramatically Improve Your Interview Skills in Just a Few Hours! by J. Michael Farr. This is a substantial book with lots of information, but it's arranged so you can read the first section, then go out and do better in interviews the same day. (JIST)

Getting the Job You Really Want: A Step-by-Step Guide (Fourth Edition) by J. Michael Farr. This one provides career planning and job search materials in a workbook format with lots of worksheets. It has sold more than 150,000 copies and counting. (JIST)

Cyberspace Job Search Kit (2001 Edition) by Fred E. Jandt and Mary B. Nemnich. For new or experienced users of online computer services, this book gives lots of good information on finding job opportunities on the Web. (JIST)

The PIE Method for Career Success: A Unique Way to Find Your Ideal Job by Daniel Porot. Written by one of Europe's premier career consultants, this book presents powerful career planning and job seeking concepts in a visual and memorable way. (JIST)

What Color Is Your Parachute? By Richard N. Bolles. This is the best-selling career planning book of all time, and the author continues to improve it. (Ten Speed Press)

Sweaty Palms Revised: The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed by Anthony Medley. (Ten Speed Press)

Dare to Change Your Job and Your Life: (Second Edition) by Carole Kanchier. Practical and motivating guidance on achieving career and personal growth and satisfaction. (JIST)

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