Working in the Gig Economy
Thomas Oppong
Explore the burgeoning gig economy and discover how to thrive as an independent worker. This book provides practical ideas, real-life examples, and expert insights to help you leverage the gig economy, build a successful personal brand, and achieve financial independence on your own terms.
You're Better Than You Think
Chris Jones
A hilarious and insightful guide to navigating the professional world for those who feel like outsiders. This book offers practical advice on everything from interviewing to networking, all while embracing your unique quirks and insecurities. Learn how to harness your 'impostorism' and turn awkwardness into ambition.
No Hard Feelings
Liz Fosslien
A guide to understanding and harnessing emotions in the workplace. It offers practical advice on how to navigate feelings like anxiety, frustration, and envy to improve health, motivation, decision-making, and overall success at work.
Stretch
Karie Willyerd
In today's rapidly changing work environment, it's crucial to stay relevant and prepared for the future. "Stretch" provides practical advice and strategies to help you future-proof your career, develop new skills, and achieve your professional dreams. Learn how to adapt to emerging technologies, navigate demographic shifts, and maintain a competitive edge in the ever-evolving workplace.
What Color Is Your Parachute?
Richard Bolles
The world's most popular job-hunting guide is fully revised for 2018, offering practical advice and time-tested strategies for navigating the ever-changing job market. Discover your passion, identify your skills, and learn how to land the perfect job in today's economy.
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
This book delves into why smart, capable women often find their careers stagnating despite their hard work. It argues that behaviors learned in girlhood, such as being overly 'nice' or compliant, can inadvertently sabotage professional advancement. Through a self-assessment and practical coaching tips, the book empowers women to shed self-defeating habits, assert themselves, and develop the skills necessary to achieve leadership roles and career success, challenging societal expectations and gender biases in the workplace.
The Go-Giver
Bob Burg
This heartwarming and inspiring tale introduces Joe, an ambitious 'go-getter' who finds himself stuck despite his hard work. Desperate for a breakthrough, he seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, 'the Chairman.' Over a single week, Joe is introduced to a series of successful 'go-givers' who reveal the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success. He learns that shifting his focus from 'getting' to 'giving'—prioritizing others' interests and consistently adding value to their lives—is the true path to unexpected and abundant success in business and life.
Cracking the PM Interview
Gayle Laakmann McDowell
This comprehensive guide demystifies the often-elusive Product Manager role in the technology industry. Written by experienced PMs from top tech companies, the book provides an in-depth look at what product management entails, how the role varies across different companies, and offers practical strategies for landing a PM job. It covers everything from crafting resumes and cover letters to mastering various interview question types, including behavioral, estimation, product, and even coding questions. Essential reading for anyone aspiring to break into or advance within product management.