Resources

Just a few suggestions on websites and books related to careers and career transition:

Websites

LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com

SmartBrief on Your Career
www.tinyurl.com/SmartBrief-Career-Signup
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The 10 Best Websites for Your Career 2013
http://tinyurl.com/careersites2013

Wall Street Journal – Careers
http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-career-jobs.html

Executive Insider
http://insights.execunet.com

Indeed
www.indeed.com

Simply Hired
www.simplyhired.com

Job Hunt – Your Guide to Smarter Job Search
www.job-hunt.org

 

Books

Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life – Gregg Levoy.

Career Distinction; Stand Out by Building Your Brand – William Arruda & Kirsten Dixson

Encore: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life – Marc Freedman.

Getting Unstuck: How Dead Ends Become New Paths – Timothy Butler

Grounded: How Leaders Stay Rooted in an Uncertain World – Bob Rosen

Guerrilla Networking: A Proven Battle Plan to Attract the Very People You Want to Meet by Jay Conrad Levinson

Just Promoted, a 12-Month Road Map for Success in Your Leadership Role – Ed Betof & Nila Betof

Knock ‘em Dead, the Ultimate Job Search Guide 2014 – Martin Yate

Let Your Life Speak – Parker Palmer

Million Dollar Consulting; The Professional’s Guide to Growing a Practice – Alan Weiss

StrengthFinder 2.0 – Tom Rath

Success Executive’s Handbook; Development Suggestions for Today’s Executive – Susan Gebelein et.al

The First 90 Days, Critical Success Strategis for New Leaders at All Levels – Michael Watkins

The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success – Nicholas Lore

The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success – Wayne Breitbarth

Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes – William Bridges

Use Your Head to How to Get Your Foot in the Door – Harvey Mackay

What Color is Your Parachute? – Richard Bolles