What Color Is Your Parachute? 2024 is the latest edition of Richard N. Bolles' globally acclaimed career guidebook, offering practical, actionable advice for job seekers in today’s dynamic and challenging job market. Known for its hands-on approach and innovative exercises, the book empowers readers to identify their career goals, navigate the job search process, and successfully secure employment. This updated edition integrates new insights, reflecting changes in the labour market, technology, and hiring practices post-pandemic.
Cracking the Code to a Successful Interview by Evan Pellett is a practical guide that demystifies the interview process and offers actionable strategies to help job seekers secure their desired roles. Drawing on his extensive experience as a top recruiter and hiring manager, Pellett provides an insider’s perspective on how interviews are conducted and what employers truly look for in candidates.
Martha Gage’s The STAR Method Explained offers a detailed and practical approach to mastering behavioural interviews. The STAR method—an acronym for Situation, Task, Action, and Result—is a structured framework for answering behavioural interview questions effectively. Behavioural interviews focus on how candidates have handled past situations to assess their skills, competencies, and problem-solving abilities. Gage’s book is designed to help job seekers craft concise, impactful answers that showcase their experiences and qualifications.