Career Guide: Books Every Job Seeker Must Read
Find the needle in the haystack:
When life throws so many situations, failures, and confusion in your life, there is the tendency to give up or remain stagnant. This book "Moving the Needle: Get Clear, Get Free and Get Going in Your Career, Business and Life!" by Joe Sweeney, gives readers the guide to charting out a clear path in the midst of chaos.
Know your market:
There are times when people go looking for jobs but are unaware of the current trends, state and advancement of the market. This kind of attitude will get you nowhere because companies do not and will not hire irrelevant people.
So, to get a clear picture of the current market trend, read "What Color Is Your Parachute? 2015: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers" by Richard N. Bolles, who gives a clear picture of what the market looks like at present. His book has sold over 10 million copies and each year he comes out with an updated version.
Fight minority with confidence:
It is of no secret that women are a minority in the job market and they work extra hard when it comes to fighting for various positions in the corporate world. Well, for those women who want to learn how to outsmart your male counterparts or colleagues read "The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance — What Women Should Know" by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman.
Their book teaches women how to clothe themselves with confidence and learn the tricks to advance in their career. Another book that they co-authored is a book called Womenomics’. Do take a look at this book to for further insight.
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