10 Helpful Resources for Career Changers
The first four books shown below will provide valuable ideas, insights, and steps for those wanting to make a significant career transition. I believe these books will be especially valuable to teachers looking to transition out of the classroom.
The next six books are references for anyone looking to make a job change. The books provide ideas and action items to help with moving up in your chosen industry, or for moving out to navigate a new territory of your choosing.
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Comeback Careers - Mika Brzezinski
Personal stories and information relating to getting back into the workplace after taking a career break. Many helpful resources are mentioned within the book and a listing of resources is included at the back of the book. Very helpful.
Switchers - Dawn Graham
Helpful book for anyone wanting to switch to a completely new career. Includes how to develop an action plan to achieve your goal of a new career. Very helpful.
Reinventing You - Dorie Clark
Reinventing yourself professionally is a process because you are rebranding yourself. Dorie includes many examples for inspiration as well as help in developing a plan to assist you in becoming who you aspire to be professionally. Good insight to making changes.
Pivot - Jenny Blake
Jenny’s book outlines four specific steps to guide the reader seriously wanting to make a career change. Her specific plan includes four steps to follow; she provides details and support for executing each step. Good ideas.
You Are The Brand – Mike Kim
Branding Pays – Karen Kang
How To Write a Killer LinkedIn Profile – Brenda Bernstein
LinkedIn Unlocked – Melonie Dodaro
Networking for People Who Hate Networking – Devora Zack
No Sweat Elevator Speech – Fred E. Miller