Recommended Books
HiringCoach Founder's Personal Recommendations
What Color Is Your Parachute?
Richard N. BollesDescription
A time-tested resource offering practical exercises to identify your strengths and match them to in-demand roles.
Why We Recommend
The hands-onexercises in this book helped me get really, really clear on what I wanted out of the next step in my career. That clarity made it a lot easier to focus my efforts on exactly what I wanted. -Rishan
Never Search Alone
Phyl TerryDescription
A methodology for conducting a collaborative and supportive job search with peers and mentors.
Why We Recommend
Job hunting can be lonely. Many, many HiringCoach users have found this book and the accompanying Job Search Councils to be really helpful.
Disciplined Entrepreneurship
Bill AuletDescription
A step-by-step guide to building and scaling a venture, applicable to career ventures as well.
Why We Recommend
Bill was a professor and mentor of mine who helped shape my approach to building a company. He lays out a methodical framework that will be useful for anyone looking to start a new venture. -Rishan
Designing Your Life
Bill Burnett & Dave EvansDescription
Applies design thinking principles to crafting a fulfilling career and personal life.
Why We Recommend
Design Thinking is a really powerful tool that is usually applied to creating products but it turns out that it works really well for thinking about your life too.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Carol S. DweckDescription
Explores the concept of fixed vs. growth mindsets and their impact on achievement.
Why We Recommend
Dr. Dweck did a few guest lectures in my psych classes at Stanford. Having the growth mindset she talks about here can help train your brain to see new opportunities. -Rishan
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brené BrownDescription
Encourages embracing authenticity and vulnerability.
Why We Recommend
If you haven't heard of Brene Brown yet, I need you to immediately go to YouTube and watch one of her talks. Literally, any of them. -Rishan
Others to Check Out
Knock 'em Dead Job Interview
Martin YateDescription
Comprehensive strategies for answering tough interview questions and impressing hiring managers.
Why We Recommend
Detailed advice on structuring responses for maximum impact.
Brag!: The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn without Blowing It
Peggy KlausDescription
Teaches confident self-promotion techniques without appearing arrogant.
Why We Recommend
Great for building your personal brand in interviews and networking.
Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One
Jenny BlakeDescription
Strategies for making successful career pivots by leveraging your existing skills.
Why We Recommend
Useful for navigating transitions and mapping out your next move.
You Are a BadAss Every Day
Jen SinceroDescription
Daily motivational insights to boost confidence and maintain momentum.
Why We Recommend
Encouragement for staying positive throughout your search.
Switchers: How Smart Professionals Switch Careers and Seize Success
Dawn GrahamDescription
Practical guide for professionals looking to change industries or roles.
Why We Recommend
Offers frameworks for identifying transferable skills and building credibility.
Art of the Job Search: A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding a Job You Love
Heather HundDescription
Structured approach to each phase of the job search process.
Why We Recommend
Clear tactics and templates for resumes, networking, and interviews.
Option B
Sheryl Sandberg & Adam GrantDescription
Strategies for building resilience and finding joy after adversity.
Why We Recommend
Inspires perseverance during challenging job searches.
Reinventing You
Dorie ClarkDescription
Guidance on defining your personal brand and positioning yourself for the future.
Why We Recommend
Great for crafting a narrative that stands out.
After The Offer
Never Split the Difference
Chris Voss with Tahl RazDescription
High-stakes negotiation techniques from a former FBI hostage negotiator.
Why We Recommend
Take the concrete lessons from here and apply them to your salary negotiation.
The First 90 Days
Michael D. WatkinsDescription
Proven strategies for accelerating your transition into a new role.
Why We Recommend
Highly recommended by post-MBA folks starting new jobs. They must have learned something during those couple years, right?