#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • At last, a book that shows you how to build—design—a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage • “Life has questions. They have answers.” —The New York TimesDesigners create worlds and solve problems using design thinking. Look around your office or home—at the tablet or smartphone you may be holding or the chair you are sitting in. Everything in our lives was designed by someone. And every design starts with a problem that a designer or team of designers seeks to solve. In this book, Bill Burnett and Dave Evans show us how design thinking can help us create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of who or where we are, what we do or have done for a living, or how young or old we are. The same design thinking responsible for amazing technology, products, and spaces can be used to design and build your career and your life, a life of fulfillment and joy, constantly creative and productive, one that always holds the possibility of surprise. Read more

The groundbreaking, indispensable guide to rewarding work and a fulfilling life—more than ten million copies sold!For more than fifty years, What Color Is Your Parachute? has transformed the way people think about job hunting. Whether searching for that first position, recovering from a layoff, or dreaming of a career change, What Color Is Your Parachute? has shown millions of readers how to network effectively, compose impressive resumes and cover letters, interview with confidence, and negotiate the best possible salary—while discovering how to make their livelihood part of authentic living. More than a job-hunting book, Richard N. Bolles’s timeless wisdom and famed self-assessment exercise clarifies seven key dimensions, so you can uncover your greatest passions, most valued traits, and transferable skills to design a life that enables you to flourish. With the job market in constant flux, people everywhere have found that understanding who they are—what they care about, where and how they do their best work, and the most effective way to express their abilities—is the best compass to navigating an ever-changing and challenging professional landscape. It is also how their work can become part of a life filled with passion and purpose. Using the trailblazing advice and enduring guidance of What Color Is Your Parachute?, job-hunters and career changers will have the tools to discover—and land—the work, and life, most meaningful to them. Read more

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“This book is one of the most worthwhile and immediately usable reads I have come across in a long time.” –KiplingerWant to stand out from the crowd? We have studied 30,000 top leaders and have discovered the 12 habits they share that make them as rare as a unicorn. Learn these habits, and you’ll be one of the best at whatever you do!How do I stand out? How do I become irreplaceable? With a crowded workforce, an unstable job landscape, and the rise of AI, these questions are the ones that everyone either is or should be asking.William Vanderbloemen has asked these questions over the past 15 years while running one of the world’s top executive search firms. Through extensive research of over 30,000 top leaders and proprietary data, Vanderbloemen has identified the 12 habits that the best of the best have in common. Traits such as authenticity, responsiveness, agility, and the ability to problem solve, among others.Each habit includes information on What We Know (the hard data behind why the habit is so transformative), What We’ve Seen (first-hand accounts by high-achieving professionals on how they live the habit), and What We Do (simple ways to build this habit into your daily routine). Be the Unicorn will help you:Discover the top twelve soft skills the most successful leaders, the top 1%, have. Understand how to develop these soft skills in your own life for better job success. Learn how to apply soft skills to interpersonal relationships outside of work. Understand how these soft skills can be applied in different work environments and job fields, especially with the rise of AI technology. Read more

"If you're even thinking about a job search, start here."- Marty Cagan, Silicon Valley Product GroupBased on 25 years of experience working with thousands of leaders – from early-career product managers to CEOs – Never Search Alone gives readers a time-tested, multi-step process (with exercises, tools, and templates) to find the right job now.This new approach to looking for a job and building a good career focuses on three big ideas learned from helping thousands of job seekers:Never Search Alone. Because your emotional balance is the most important thing you need to manage in a job search, you need a support group of fellow job seekers that will help you turn insecurity and anxiety into hope, motivation, confidence, and accountability.Candidate-Market Fit. If product-market fit drives company success, candidate-market fit drives career success. So, before you begin interviewing and networking you need to identify precisely what you want and what the market wants. Phyl shows how this key step will help you figure out the intersection between your hopes and dreams and market realities.Boss the Process. When interviewing and negotiating, you need to put yourself in charge. From how you interview to how you negotiate, Never Search Alone presents an entirely new way to think about improving the odds of getting an offer and then negotiating for all you need to succeed in the new job.Foreword by Marty Cagan (Excerpt)For more than 20 years, I’ve encouraged people who are serious about their career to meet Phyl Terry.Yes, Phyl is one of the best-connected leaders in the industry.Yes, Phyl is a genuine human being who truly cares about you per- sonally and your career.But what really sets Phyl apart is that he understands how to harness the power of community.This book is all about scaling the magic that is Phyl.I have seen Phyl and the techniques he advocates dramatically improve the career trajectories of countless people.And not just people who are in mid-career, dissatisfied with their current job, and want to find better.These techniques are at least as valuable for new college graduates looking for that all-important first professional job.Or another very difficult but increasingly common situation: older employees who find themselves in need of a new job, yet encountering systemic ageism at every turn.Which is to say, nearly everyone in the professional workforce can benefit from the techniques in this book.And one more pro tip: it’s a good idea to learn these techniques before you need them.When you are able to find a job that you truly enjoy, that leverages your unique skills and talents, where you can receive the coaching necessary to continue to grow and develop to reach your potential, and where you can make a real contribution, you have meaningfully improved your life.My hope is that this book will help countless people to improve their lives.— Marty CaganFounder, Silicon Valley Product Group December 2021 Read more

I am not a recruiter. I am a software engineer. And as such, I know what it's like to be asked to whip up brilliant algorithms on the spot and then write flawless code on a whiteboard. I've been through this as a candidate and as an interviewer. Cracking the Coding Interview, 6th Edition is here to help you through this process, teaching you what you need to know and enabling you to perform at your very best. I've coached and interviewed hundreds of software engineers. The result is this book. Learn how to uncover the hints and hidden details in a question, discover how to break down a problem into manageable chunks, develop techniques to unstick yourself when stuck, learn (or re-learn) core computer science concepts, and practice on 189 interview questions and solutions. These interview questions are real; they are not pulled out of computer science textbooks. They reflect what's truly being asked at the top companies, so that you can be as prepared as possible. WHAT'S INSIDE?189 programming interview questions, ranging from the basics to the trickiest algorithm problems.A walk-through of how to derive each solution, so that you can learn how to get there yourself.Hints on how to solve each of the 189 questions, just like what you would get in a real interview.Five proven strategies to tackle algorithm questions, so that you can solve questions you haven't seen.Extensive coverage of essential topics, such as big O time, data structures, and core algorithms.A behind the scenes look at how top companies like Google and Facebook hire developers.Techniques to prepare for and ace the soft side of the interview: behavioral questions.For interviewers and companies: details on what makes a good interview question and hiring process.Illustrations noteIllustrations: Illustrations, black and white Read more

The Interactive Companion to the #1 New York Times Bestselling BookDesign the most important project of all: your life. Based on the wildly popular Stanford course that started the life design movement, this notebook, which has a metallic spiral spine, frosted acetate cover, and elastic bellyband allows you to dig deeper into your curiosities, motivations, and skills; define your goals; and track your progress. Work through innovative option-generating tools and exercises, including: · A Health/Work/Play/Love Dashboard tool to reflect on your work/life balance · Questions to help you articulate your Lifeview and Workview and define your life design Compass · Good Time Journal pages to log your energy and engagement throughout the day · Fold-out dotted paper for mind mapping to generate new ideas and getting unstuck · Worksheets to help you ideate alternate Odyssey Plans for different versions of the future you · Charts for tracking your Life Design Interviews   Whether you’re a recent graduate, mid-career, or contemplating your encore life or retirement—and whether it’s time to make that big move or you’re just interested in making your current situation a little bit better—The Designing Your Life Workbook is your dynamic roadmap to building a joyful, fulfilling life that always holds the possibility of surprise. Read more

An inspiring, wise and highly practical method for discovering your true self and identifying the fulfilling career just for you.No matter where we are in our lives, be it atop the heights of achievement or just setting out on our journey, we’ve all had that moment where we’ve wondered, “What is my purpose? What was I born to do?” The answer can feel just within our grasp, or as far off as the horizon. How in the world do we get there?Enter Becoming You, a joyful, deeply researched, and immediately applicable step-by-step guidebook to help you answer that very question. Based on the phenomenally popular NYU class by the same name, and used by thousands of people around the world, Becoming You is an empathic yet absolutely zero-BS method designed to help you understand where you want to go and what you want to do in today’s ever-changing world.Professor Suzy Welch, a respected expert in careers, decision-making, and identity formation, is the Director of NYU Stern’s Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing. A graduate of Harvard and Harvard Business School, and a former columnist for O: The Oprah Magazine, she has consulted for some of America’s largest companies, is a frequent commentator for the Wall Street Journal, and a regular guest on the Today Show and CNBC. Her previous three books have been New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, and her fast-growing, authentic, and often hilarious "Becoming You" podcast has fans worldwide. But more than anything, Professor Welch is a teacher and agent of transformation. After a life filled with wide and varied experiences, from crime reporter to tech entrepreneur, her own purpose is helping others find theirs. She created Becoming You out of fifteen years of researching and testing with the heartfelt goal of helping people discover a way forward in a complex world. To that end, Becoming You guides readers through the process of excavating their truest values, identifying their outstanding aptitudes, and finally, pinpointing their economically viable interests, that is, the kind of work that calls them emotionally and intellectually, and also makes sense financially. Ultimately, Becoming You, at turns warm, witty, pragmatic, and filled with tough-love, is your guide to discovering the life you were meant to live. Read more

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Only 20% of professionals feel truly connected to their work, leaving 80% stuck in careers that no longer inspire them—going through the motions, unfulfilled, and searching for something deeper.Maybe you’re one of them. Successful on the outside, but restless on the inside. You crave meaning, impact, and fulfillment, yet you’re unsure how to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.Embrace Your Calling is here to change that. Inside, you’ll learn how to:*Discover work that aligns with your strengths, passions, and values—even if you feel lost.*Escape career stagnation and take bold, strategic steps toward a more fulfilling path.*Overcome fear, self-doubt, and the limiting beliefs holding you back.*Develop a clear, actionable plan to transition into work that energizes you.*Position yourself for greater opportunities, higher income, and long-term career satisfaction.*Achieve professional success without compromising your values, well-being, or authenticity.This isn’t just about finding another job—it’s about reinventing your career on your terms,designing a career that energizes you and allows you to do work that truly matters.ABOUT THE AUTHORI am a Certified Career Coach and Career Goals Advisor to top executives at Fortune 500 companies. With over 20 years of experience, I’ve helped thousands of professionals break free from career stagnation, overcome self-doubt, and step into careers that inspire them.I’ve worked with clients from Facebook, Google, Citibank, Nautica, Verizon, and more—guiding them through career transitions, workplace challenges, and personal reinvention.As the author of seven career and business books (this is my eighth), I’ve spent my career helping professionals design work that fuels both their ambition and their sense of purpose.After years of deep reflection, bold action, and relentless pursuit of alignment between my work and my mission, I discovered my true calling. I’m here to help you do the same. Read more

“You have to choose.”This is what most success experts, personal development authors, and even religious leaders say. You must be one thing, or you must be another. You can’t have it all.In Rich Routines, entrepreneur Steve Houghton rejects either-or success and embraces both-and. He argues that in a capitalist system, you get rich by enriching others—sometimes in the most literal sense. You get paid well by doing good. All dichotomies to the contrary are false.Likewise, Rich Routines explains that you do not have to choose between a life of hedonistic pleasure or a bland and stale marriage. You don’t have to choose between a great family and a successful business. You don’t have to choose between faith-based values and monetary success. Nor do you have to skip your children’s lives so you can climb the corporate ladder.You can have it all—in the right order. Rich Routines shows how to build towards financial wealth by starting with all areas of life that money serves: spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional. Build and follow simple habits in all these areas of life, and the rewards will be lasting.Rich Routines is the perfectly timed read for aspiring entrepreneurs who have big dreams beyond business, and you don’t want to sacrifice your health for wealth. No, you don’t have to choose! Read more

How many pizzas are delivered in Manhattan? How do you design an alarm clock for the blind? What is your favorite piece of software and why? How would you launch a video rental service in India? This book will teach you how to answer these questions and more. Cracking the PM Interview is a comprehensive book about landing a product management role in a startup or bigger tech company. Learn how the ambiguously-named "PM" (product manager / program manager) role varies across companies, what experience you need, how to make your existing experience translate, what a great PM resume and cover letter look like, and finally, how to master the interview: estimation questions, behavioral questions, case questions, product questions, technical questions, and the super important "pitch."The Product Manager RoleWhat is a PM?Functions of a PMTop Myths about Product ManagementProject Managers and Program ManagersCompaniesHow the PM Role VariesGoogleMicrosoftAppleFacebookAmazonYahooTwitterStartupsGetting the Right ExperienceNew GradsMaking the Most of Career FairsDo you need an MBA?Why Technical Experience MattersTransitioning from Engineer to Product ManagerTransitioning from Designer to Product ManagerTransitioning from Other RolesWhat Makes a Good Side Project?Career AdvancementTips and Tricks for Career AdvancementQ & A: Fernando Delgado, Sr. Director, Product Management at YahooQ & A: Ashley Carroll, Senior Director of Product Management, DocuSignQ & A: Brandon Bray, Principal Group Program Manager, MicrosoftQ & A: Thomas Arend, International Product Lead, AirbnbQ & A: Johanna Wright, VP at GoogleQ & A: Lisa Kostova Ogata, VP of Product at Bright.comBehind the Interview ScenesGoogleMicrosoftFacebookAppleAmazonYahooTwitter Dropbox ResumesThe Second RuleThe RulesAttributes of a Good PM ResumeWhat to IncludeReal Resumes: Before & AfterCover LettersElements of a Good PM Cover LetterThe Cover Letter TemplateA Great Cover LetterCompany ResearchThe ProductThe StrategyThe CultureThe RoleThe QuestionsDefine Yourself“Tell Me About Yourself” (The Pitch)“Why do you want to work here?”“Why should we hire you?”“Why are you leaving your current job?”“What do you like to do in your spare time?”“Where do you see yourself in five years?”“What are your strengths and weaknesses?”Sample Strengths and WeaknessesBehavioral QuestionsWhy These Questions Are AskedPreparationFollow-Up QuestionsTypes of Behavioral QuestionsEstimation QuestionsApproachNumbers Cheat SheetTips and TricksExample InterviewSample QuestionsProduct QuestionsAbout the Product QuestionType 1: Designing a ProductType 2: Improving a ProductType 3: Favorite ProductPreparationTips and TricksSample QuestionsCase QuestionsThe Case Question: Consultants vs. PMsWhat Interviewers Look ForUseful FrameworksProduct MetricsInterview QuestionsCoding QuestionsWho Needs To CodeWhat You Need To KnowHow You Are EvaluatedHow To ApproachDeveloping an AlgorithmAdditional Questions & SolutionsAppendixTop 1% PMs vs. Top 10% PMsBe a Great Product LeaderThe Inputs to a Great Product RoadmapHow to Hire a Product Manager Read more

Learn from my 20 years of interviewing and hiring people just like you, across multiple Fortune 500 companies. Don't take my word for it - hear the real stories of how people landed their dream job with this information. You're qualified for the job - it should be yours. Let me show you what goes through the head of the interviewer so you can use it to your advantage. An advantage others won't have. I've captured a highly condensed set of recommendations in this book that will put you in the very small set of interviewees that will stand above other candidates. Whether you are seeking an entry level or an experienced management position, these recommendations will give you the edge. I see "bad" behaviors across all levels of interviews, without candidates even being aware of what they are doing that prevents them from being hired. You don't need to memorize 101 interview questions and answers. You need actual experiences from the other side of the table to guide you. Listen to hiring managers. Is the book you're reading now written by the person who decides to hire you, or by someone else involved in the process such as a recruiter or human resources role? If so, their guidance may get you an interview, but won't give you insight into what goes through the manager's head. Read more

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To land a management consulting job at any of the top firms, including McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, L.E.K., Oliver Wyman and Accenture, you must get through several rounds of case interviews.Whether your interview is in a few weeks or even tomorrow, this book is written to get you the maximum amount of knowledge in the least amount of time. I cut out all of the filler material that some other consulting books have, and tell you everything that you need to know in a clear and direct way.With this shortcut guide, you will:Understand and become proficient at the nine different parts of a case interview, and know exactly what to say and do in each stepLearn the only framework strategy that you need to memorize to craft unique and tailored frameworks for every possible case scenarioGain knowledge of basic business terms and principles so that you can develop an astute business intuitionAcquire the skills to solve any market sizing or other quantitative problemUncover how to differentiate yourself from the thousands of other candidates who are fighting to get the same job you arePractice your case interview skills with included practice cases and sample answersAlso visit HackingTheCaseInterview.com for a one-week online crash course to pass your upcoming interview. Read more

If you want to "change lives, change organizations, change the world," the Stanford business school’s motto, you need power. Is power the last dirty secret or the secret to success? Both. While power carries some negative connotations, power is a tool that can be used for good or evil. Don’t blame the tool for how some people used it. If fully understood and harnessed effectively, power skills and understanding become the keys to increasing salaries, job satisfaction, career advancement, organizational change, and, happiness. In 7 Rules of Power, Jeffrey Pfeffer, professor of organizational behavior at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, provides the insights that have made both his online and on-campus classes incredibly popular—with life-changing results often achieved in 8 or 10 weeks. Rooted firmly in social science research, Pfeffer’s 7 rules provide a manual for increasing your ability to get things done, including increasing the positive effects of your job performance. The 7 rules are: 1) Get out of your own way. 2) Break the rules. 3) Show up in powerful fashion. 4) Create a powerful brand. 5) Network relentlessly. 6) Use your power. 7) Understand that once you have acquired power, what you did to get it will be forgiven, forgotten, or both. With 7 Rules of Power, you’ll learn, through both numerous examples as well as research evidence, how to accomplish change in your organization, your life, the lives of others, and the world. Read more

Ten years in print! The original book in the award-winning 20-Minute Networking Meeting series, the Executive Edition is a carefully constructed job-search model designed to break into the Invisible/Hidden Job Market where over 70% of all jobs are obtained. *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Lauded by Fortune 500 and international business leaders around the world, the Executive Edition takes the best elements of networkers from a wide array of businesses and industries, is combined with 40 years of the authors' professional networking experience from a hiring perspective, and culminates in a concise, efficient, and highly productive networking model.Chock full of real-world scenarios, short stories, meeting examples, and dozens of tips and observations from hiring authorities and recruiting experts, The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Executive Edition shares the wisdom of senior executives who have been in transition (looking for work), and the perspectives of those who are most asked to network. Constructed to clarify and simplify networking for job-search, the Executive Edition also contains fully written networking stories that demonstrate the entire 20MNM model in action, ending with a complete set of "readiness worksheets" that guide the reader through actual networking preparation. An end-to-end lesson on job search networking, The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Executive Edition is founded on the premises of gratitude, positivity, and reciprocity, and has found great success in the hands of executives, career coaches, outplacement firms, college graduates, and sales professionals around the globe.Also from Career Innovations Press:The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Graduate EditionThe 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Professional EditionThe 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Veterans Edition Read more

Land the job you want!The interview is one of the most crucial moments of the job search experience and your chance to show your potential employer that you have what it takes to succeed in the position. In order to do that in today's highly competitive job search environment, though, you'll have to find a way to stand out from the crowd.Using his twenty-five years of experience, New York Times bestselling author Martin Yate has established a set of rules for job interviews that is sure to get you noticed. Instead of memorizing canned answers, Yate provides you with an explanation of the thought behind more than 300 questions and answers, so that you'll always know what the interviewer is really asking and how you should respond. Packed with information on handling stress questions and weird interview venues, this book also teaches you how to keep your cool--and confidence--from the moment you step inside the building.With Knock 'em Dead Job Interview, you will finally be able to differentiate yourself from the competition and score the job! Read more

A USA Today Bestseller“The ultimate guide to changing jobs and advancing your career." —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast WorkLifeThree innovators offer a road-tested framework for career development that helps anyone make real progress on their path when they switch jobs.Each year, an estimated 1 billion people switch jobs worldwide. A lucky few stumble into the role of their dreams, but hundreds of millions are disappointed. What if, when looking for a job, we could make more informed choices to better select the opportunity we seize? What if the power to move along our career paths lies with each of us, as opposed to hiring managers or the market?According to the “Jobs to Be Done” theory of product design—customers don’t simply buy products; they recruit them to do specific jobs that solve a problem. Job Moves adopts this model to view jobs as positions we “hire” to help us make progress in our lives and careers. Based on research conducted with over a thousand professionals at all stages of their careers, Ethan Bernstein, Michael B. Horn, and Bob Moesta find that this notion bears out no matter your age, stage, or trajectory.Key to this new, universal approach is understanding our priorities at the specific moment when we make each move. This team has created a process to help individuals identify the current circumstances driving them to look for new opportunities, the experiences they hope to gain in a new job, what tradeoffs they’ll gladly make in return, and how to learn-before-switching if a new job will deliver. The result encourages job seekers to look beyond a title or company for a more holistic view and ask not what you can do in a job, but what a potential job can do for you.Full of useful activities and tools, Job Moves offers the timeless framework of our generation to help anyone create a career that will be happier and more fulfilling. Read more

What do top executives know that others don’t? How do they eviscerate their competition and outmaneuver the system in the race for more money, power, and status?Featuring exclusive, behind-the-scenes intel from leaders in billion-dollar enterprises, Like A Boss pulls back the curtain on some lesser-known strategies and knowledge that really get executives ahead, secure their future, and protect their downside.Leveraging insights from top CHROs, Executive Headhunters, and Chief Legal Officers, executive transition expert Elisabeth Constantin delivers the hard-hitting truths any executive needs to know to shatter outdated career mindsets, exert control on the way to the top, and level up gravitas.In this provocative, funny, and sometimes brutally honest guide, you’ll discover how to:Run your career like a business—ditch the charity mindset and seize control.Maximize your wealth—own your total compensation and severance from day one.Accelerate your C-suite trajectory—through landing board seats, expanding into academia, and building a speaker brand.Secure your downside—exit on your terms and turn terminations into opportunity.Master status and influence—from your network to executive presence.Turn fear into fuel—break internal barriers and take decisive action.Whether you're at the pinnacle of success or gearing up for your next major career leap, Like A Boss equips you with the ultimate playbook for elite, long-term executive dominance.Don’t just play the corporate game. Conquer it.Praise for Like A Boss“Educational. Bold. Authentic. Like A Boss looks under the hood of what top-level careers are made of. From elevating mindset to achieving status and wealth, Like A Boss is the book executives will wish they had read earlier. With real-life storytelling and cutthroat lessons from seasoned leaders, it is refreshingly entertaining.”— Stefan Mecha, CEO Volkswagen China“Like A Boss is the career guide I wish I’d had years ago. Constantin’s practical wisdom combines street smarts with corporate savvy—essential reading for leaders ready to level up. “— Ginger Porter, Global Chief Client Officer, Golin“Like A Boss is a powerful game-changer for any leader, but especially for women and minorities who are often hesitant to advocate for themselves and play the game. The insights in this book will empower you to take full responsibility for your career—and your financial success.”— Carol Scott, Senior Director, Software & Digital Platforms. MicrosoftAbout the AuthorElisabeth Constantin is an Executive Transition and Corporate Outplacement Entrepreneur, specialized in guiding senior leaders through high-profile career transitions. A sought-after speaker on executive and C-suite career ROI, Constantin frequently speaks at Ivy League Clubs across the U.S., the Harvard Business School National Women's Association, and major corporate and industry organizations, including Dell Technologies, Financial Executives International (FEI), and The Economist Group.For more information, visit www.theabreofirm.com. Read more