Job Planning

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job...

If you've been Googling "AI-proof careers" at midnight, this book was written for you. The International Monetary Fund estimates 60% of jobs in advanced economies are exposed to AI — right now, not someday. The cost of running AI at GPT-4 level dropped 1,000x in three years. The world's most profitable tech companies have collectively cut over 50,000 roles and explicitly cited artificial intelligence as the reason. And those are just the ones that said the word out loud. Every credible projection says the next 18 to 36 months will reshape the labor market more than the previous two ...

Meet Emily and Paul: The parents of two young children, Emily is the newly promoted VP of marketing at a large corporation while Paul works from home or from clients' offices as an independent IT consultant. Their lives, like all of ours, are filled with a bewildering blizzard of emails, phone...

You've spent 2,000 hours studying math since first grade. You can calculate the area of a rectangle, but do you know how a credit card actually works? How to invest in the stock market? Or why some people earn six figures while others struggle to pay bills? Imagine graduating college with $42,367 in debt, no job prospects, and realizing you don't even like the field you studied. This nightmare is reality for millions, but it doesn't have to be yours. This book delivers the financial education schools ignore, transforming money and career concepts into clear, actionable strategies anyone can...

Overcome the twelve habits holding you back and take your career to new heights with this wise and approachable guide from two business leadership experts. Ready to take the next step in your career . . . but not sure what's holding you back? Read on. Leadership expert Sally Helgesen and...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Are you wondering if it is too late for you to be rich? David Bach has a plan to help you live and finish rich—no matter where you start As a number-one bestseller in its hardcover edition, Start Late, Finish Rich has helped hundreds of thousands of people of...

Turn your creative passion into sustainable income with just five hours a week in this road map from the founder of side-hustle-turned-multimillion-dollar-business Gingiber. Are you dreaming of a career as an artist but unsure how to monetize it? Or have you already started your side hustle but...

Career Planning Shouldn’t Feel Like a Panic Attack. This Book Helps You Plan Your Future. Your teen is expected to “figure out their future” while juggling school, friends, pressure, in a world that changes before they’ve even had the chance to explore who they are. But adulthood doesn’t start at 18. It starts the moment your teen begins making choices that shape their confidence, options, and future. If your teen doesn’t learn how to explore careers, build professional skills, and choose the right education path now… will they feel prepared, or trapped in last-minute panic? ...

A researcher and consultant burrows deep inside the heads of one modern two-career couple to examine how each partner processes the workday—revealing how a more nuanced understanding of the brain can allow us to better organize, prioritize, recall, and sort our daily lives. Emily and Paul are...

"Just like What Color Is Your Parachute but a little less convoluted and more practical." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your résumé is costing you interviews, opportunities, and income. How much are you leaving on the table? In a world filled with job application advice, using a holistic approach is key to getting the attention of your future employers. Land Your Dream Job emphasizes the importance of communicating your experiences, achievements, and results across various platforms, ensuring you stand out as the ideal candidate. In this book, you will: Showcase your value on LinkedIn using ...

AI can help job seekers think more clearly, prepare more carefully, and present themselves more effectively. AI for Job Seekers and Career Change is a practical beginner’s guide to using AI for resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, job applications, skill planning, and career transitions. This book shows readers how to use AI as a personal career assistant while still keeping their own voice, checking every detail, and making careful decisions. It is designed for job seekers, career changers, returning workers, students, and professionals who want a clearer process. Inside, ...

#1 New York Times bestselling author and renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer instructs readers on an integral part of the Christian faith--knowing God's will and acting on it--in this practical and encouraging book. Did you ever dream about what you would be when you grew up? We think naturally...

There used to be two teams in every workplace: management and labor. Now there’s a third team, the linchpins. These people invent, lead (regardless of title), connect others, make things happen, and create order out of chaos. They figure out what to do when there’s no rule book. They delight...

Artificial Intelligence in Practice: For Job Seekers A Safe, Practical, and Future-Ready Guide to Using AI for CVs, Job Applications, Interviews, Career Planning, Online Profiles, and Responsible Job Search Habits Introduction Searching for a job can feel confusing, stressful, and time-consuming. Writing a strong CV, understanding complicated job advertisements, preparing for interviews, creating cover letters, and staying organised can be difficult—especially when you are unsure how to present your experience. Artificial Intelligence in Practice: For Job Seekers is a clear, practical, ...

UPDATED FOR 2026 The definitive career guide for grad students, adjuncts, post-docs, and anyone else eager to get tenure or turn their PhD into their ideal job—now refreshed with new material to equip readers for today’s job market “If you want unvarnished straight talk about the...

To Steve Jobs, Simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Simplicity isn’t just a design principle at Apple—it’s a value that permeates every level of the organization. The obsession with Simplicity is what separates Apple from other technology companies. It’s what helped Apple...

Do you want to be able to have the best of both worlds and effectively juggle homeschooling while simultaneously succeeding in your career? Having climbed to the top of the corporate ladder in the tech and video games industry as an executive, I share top tips on how to successfully homeschool and navigate the work world simultaneously. A little about what will be included: Job types that will set you up to homeschool successfully The best childcare options if your job doesn’t allow for a flexible schedule How to ensure that the most important things in your life get your prime time and ...

Learn to launch, grow, and scale your membership business with Stu McLaren, founder of Membership.io and host of the Marketing Your Business podcast. Are you tired of wondering how much money you'll make every single month? Do you wish there was an easier way to predict your income and watch...

Best-selling author Chris Guillebeau presents an ideabook featuring 100 stories of regular people launching successful side businesses that almost anyone can do. This unique guide features the startup stories of regular people launching side businesses that almost anyone can do: an urban tour...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Ever wish there was a step-by-step blueprint to design your life for financial freedom, lifestyle flexibility, and major impact? Are you ready to go from being stuck and complacent to courageous and capable of creating a business offering you the time and financial...