Gems of Career Advice No One Ever Tells You

If you want a change, there’s no reason to wait. Embrace the transition of seasons as the perfect time to shake up something in your life. Learn how to make your dream career a reality with this guide, featuring stories from people who pivoted to become successful entrepreneurs, writers, and more.

Getting more done isn’t about blocking off hours in your calendar. Instead of trying to manage minutes and hours, the key to getting things done is to manage your energy levels and avoid burnout. This book recommends the routines you need to feel happier and more energized while at work and home.

Nothing is more disheartening than unfulfilling work. Making a living from your passion is the dream. Sabino’s book offers tools for both your artistic and entrepreneurial sides, so you can cultivate your creativity and live the life you want.

You can’t succeed without trying. And you can’t try without failing. This research-based guide from business blogger McArdle focuses on how to redirect your losses into lessons learned for future success.

Technology and modern advancements offer more opportunities now than ever, but to reap the benefits, you must be proactive. Glei argues that in addition to passion, you’ll need to be strategic and skillful. This guide to reaching your full potential and creating the career you want is down-to-earth and empowering.

Perfectionism is a tempting trap, but failure is the true pathway to personal and professional growth. Whether you’re entry-level or advanced in your career, these vulnerable, brave, and funny lessons from 25 influential women demonstrate the dangers of perfectionism and the value of learning from your mistakes.

TikTok star Alexa Shoen’s 9-step methodology for approaching a job search is easy to follow and great for recent grads who don’t yet know what they want to do for a living. Part memoir, part playbook, Shoen explains the secrets of the game for anyone feeling tired of the same bland advice.

In a job search, talent is only part of the equation. Confidence and mindset play a larger role than you may think. In this helpful guide, Hiatt breaks down the consistent, daily habits she learned from working with CEOs at Google, Amazon, and Yahoo! that transform ordinary people into successful self-starters. Full of stories that encourage readers to think and dream big, “Bet on Yourself” has an uplifting message for anyone struggling with confidence.

Who doesn’t love a personality test? First, discover your “Sparketype” on Fields’ website, then listen to his guide to learn what motivates you, what drains you, and what fields you’d thrive in. This is a great read if you’re looking for personalized guidance on what industry you’re meant to be in before you start drafting your résumé.

Job searching prior to 2020 was a whole other ball game. If you’re having trouble adjusting to our “new normal,” Pollack’s advice for navigating the current landscape — including tips for building a strong, modern personal brand and network — also contains predictions of what’s to come. A necessary read for anyone feeling lost in their career amid the pandemic.

A goal without a plan is just a wish. Clark shares her most effective frameworks and strategies for breaking long-term goals into small, manageable chunks so you can achieve the success you want faster.

In today’s world, it’s imperative that business leaders understand the power structures that exist in the corporate world, as well as capitalism’s racist origins. As the former CEO of Jamba Juice, James D. White takes readers beyond standard DEI training by sharing his lived experience as a Black man in corporate America, and provides everything readers need to know to build a truly inclusive work environment.

Ng interviewed over 500 interns, early career workers, and seasoned professionals to compile a list of unspoken rules they wish they knew before entering the workforce. After testing out their advice, he distills it all down to the most effective tips to help start a career on the right foot.

No matter where you’re at with your business, Dumas’ 17-step process to entrepreneurial success will help you avoid the common pitfalls that hold back most self-employed people. “The Common Path to Uncommon Success” is like the “Atomic Habits” for entrepreneurs.