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Must read books for

Career Growth

Career books are guides that help readers choose a fitting job field and

develop professionally. These works cover topics like job searching,
forming relationships, and building skills. The purpose of these books
is to help readers find job satisfaction and flourish career-wise.

Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality
Type by Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron, Kelly Tieger

Do What You Are uses Myers-Briggs personality types to give readers career
guidance. The book starts with a personality test to determine readers’
identities, then suggests professions and outlines strengths and weaknesses
based on the results. There are chapters devoted to each type, with analyses
of which careers are most motivating and fulfilling to different personalities.
The book gives advice on how to choose a job that compliments interests and
natural skill sets and how to get promotions and leadership positions within that
chosen path. Do What You Are provides instructions for picking a professional that brings out
your full potential and customising your career.

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2021: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-
Changers by Richard N. Bolles

What Color is Your Parachute is one of the most well-known career change
books. This handy guide teaches how to conquer the job search and find
meaningful work. Using a self-inventory called the Flower Exercise, the book
helps readers reach the heart of their work identity and find what motivates
them professionally. The book also gives advice about resumes, job interviews,
salary negotiations, and starting self-run businesses. What Color is Your
Parachute is the ultimate guide to finding the right career fit.

16 January 2024