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Omaha Picks: Resources for Jobseekers

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Whether you're a first-time job seeker or someone looking for a career change, books on this list can help you on your job hunt.

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18 items

18 items

What Color Is your Parachute?

What Color Is your Parachute?

A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-changers

by Bolles, Richard Nelson

Book - 2018

Recent grads facing a tough economic landscape, workers laid off mid-career, and people searching for an inspiring work-life change all look to career gur...Show more Recent grads facing a tough economic landscape, workers laid off mid-career, and people searching for an inspiring work-life change all look to career guru Richard N. Bolles for support, encouragement, and advice on which job-hunt strategies work--and which don't. Show less

Recent grads facing a tough economic landscape, workers laid off mid-career, and people searching for an inspiring work-life change all look to career gur...Show more Recent grads facing a tough economic landscape, workers laid off mid-career, and people searching for an inspiring work-life change all look to career guru Richard N. Bolles for support, encouragement, and advice on which job-hunt strategies work--and which don't. Show less

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Getting your First Job

Getting your First Job

by Angulo, Roberto

Book - 2018

In this book, you'll discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with confidence, and evaluate an offer. In this book, you'll discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with confidence, and evaluate an offer. Show less

In this book, you'll discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with confidence, and evaluate an offer. In this book, you'll discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with confidence, and evaluate an offer. Show less

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Pivot

Pivot

The Only Move That Matters Is your Next One

by Blake, Jenny

Book - 2016

Jenny Blake, bestselling author of Life After College and former career development program manager at Google, shows how to move into your next career phase by leveraging what you already do well. Jenny Blake, bestselling author of Life After College and former career development program manager at Google, shows how to move into your next career phase by leveraging what you already do well. Show less

Jenny Blake, bestselling author of Life After College and former career development program manager at Google, shows how to move into your next career phase by leveraging what you already do well. Jenny Blake, bestselling author of Life After College and former career development program manager at Google, shows how to move into your next career phase by leveraging what you already do well. Show less

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Knock 'em Dead

Knock 'em Dead

The Ultimate Job Search Guide

by Yate, Martin John

Book - 2017

This new edition of the multinational bestseller shows you how to develop the skills and values that employers always seek, and where today's employment opportunities are. This new edition of the multinational bestseller shows you how to develop the skills and values that employers always seek, and where today's employment opportunities are. Show less

This new edition of the multinational bestseller shows you how to develop the skills and values that employers always seek, and where today's employment opportunities are. This new edition of the multinational bestseller shows you how to develop the skills and values that employers always seek, and where today's employment opportunities are. Show less

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Knock 'em Dead Resumes

Knock 'em Dead Resumes

A Killer Resume Gets More Job Interviews!

by Yate, Martin John

Book - 2016

Your resume is the most important financial document you'll ever create. When it works, so do you. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, bestse...Show more Your resume is the most important financial document you'll ever create. When it works, so do you. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, bestselling author Martin Yate shows you how to write a dynamic, effective resume that: stands out in a resume database, builds a strong persona brand employers will want ton their team, passes recruiters six-second scan test, speaks to exactly what employers are looking for. Show less

Your resume is the most important financial document you'll ever create. When it works, so do you. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, bestse...Show more Your resume is the most important financial document you'll ever create. When it works, so do you. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, bestselling author Martin Yate shows you how to write a dynamic, effective resume that: stands out in a resume database, builds a strong persona brand employers will want ton their team, passes recruiters six-second scan test, speaks to exactly what employers are looking for. Show less

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Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters

Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters

Cover Letters and Strategies to Get the Job You Want

by Yate, Martin John

Book - 2016

In this newest cover letter guide, job search expert Martin Yate shows you how to increase your chance of landing an interview. The key, as Yate explains,...Show more In this newest cover letter guide, job search expert Martin Yate shows you how to increase your chance of landing an interview. The key, as Yate explains, is to use language drawn from the job posting itself, words that will send your application to the top of database searches. Show less

In this newest cover letter guide, job search expert Martin Yate shows you how to increase your chance of landing an interview. The key, as Yate explains,...Show more In this newest cover letter guide, job search expert Martin Yate shows you how to increase your chance of landing an interview. The key, as Yate explains, is to use language drawn from the job posting itself, words that will send your application to the top of database searches. Show less

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Modernize your Job Search Letters

Modernize your Job Search Letters

Get Noticed ... Get Hired

by Enelow, Wendy S

Book - 2017

This book addresses how to write types of letters that most job seekers will use through their search campaign. This book addresses how to write types of letters that most job seekers will use through their search campaign. Show less

This book addresses how to write types of letters that most job seekers will use through their search campaign. This book addresses how to write types of letters that most job seekers will use through their search campaign. Show less

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Lose the Resume

Lose the Resume

Land the Job

by Burnison, Gary

Book - 2018

Lose the Resume, Land the Job shares the new rules of engagement: How you must think, act, and present yourself so you can win. Lose the Resume, Land the Job shares the new rules of engagement: How you must think, act, and present yourself so you can win. Show less

Lose the Resume, Land the Job shares the new rules of engagement: How you must think, act, and present yourself so you can win. Lose the Resume, Land the Job shares the new rules of engagement: How you must think, act, and present yourself so you can win. Show less

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Rip the Resume

Rip the Resume

Job Search & Interview Power Prep

by Ellis, Torin

Book - 2016

Infused with real-life examples, self-analysis exercises, and advice from an industry professional, Rip the Resume is more than a "how to write a bet...Show more Infused with real-life examples, self-analysis exercises, and advice from an industry professional, Rip the Resume is more than a "how to write a better resume" book; it's a proven system designed to challenge job seekers to take complete control and responsibility during a job search. Show less

Infused with real-life examples, self-analysis exercises, and advice from an industry professional, Rip the Resume is more than a "how to write a bet...Show more Infused with real-life examples, self-analysis exercises, and advice from an industry professional, Rip the Resume is more than a "how to write a better resume" book; it's a proven system designed to challenge job seekers to take complete control and responsibility during a job search. Show less

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LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Dummies

by Serdula, Donna

Book - 2017

The LinkedIn profile is a platform to shape how other see you and explain how you impact lives. This book will explain exactly what you need to know to optimize your profile according to your goals so you can collide with your desired opportunities. The LinkedIn profile is a platform to shape how other see you and explain how you impact lives. This book will explain exactly what you need to know to optimize your profile according to your goals so you can collide with your desired opportunities. Show less

The LinkedIn profile is a platform to shape how other see you and explain how you impact lives. This book will explain exactly what you need to know to optimize your profile according to your goals so you can collide with your desired opportunities. The LinkedIn profile is a platform to shape how other see you and explain how you impact lives. This book will explain exactly what you need to know to optimize your profile according to your goals so you can collide with your desired opportunities. Show less

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LinkedIn for Dummies

LinkedIn for Dummies

by Elad, Joel

Book - 2016

Presents information on effectively using the online business network, describing how to create profiles, request and write recommendations, find a job, market a business, increase sales, and find employees. Presents information on effectively using the online business network, describing how to create profiles, request and write recommendations, find a job, market a business, increase sales, and find employees. Show less

Presents information on effectively using the online business network, describing how to create profiles, request and write recommendations, find a job, market a business, increase sales, and find employees. Presents information on effectively using the online business network, describing how to create profiles, request and write recommendations, find a job, market a business, increase sales, and find employees. Show less

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The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People

The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People

by Eikleberry, Carol

Book - 2015

A practical career guide for creatively inclined job seekers of all ages. This new edition has been revised to reflect the freedom offered by the new work...Show more A practical career guide for creatively inclined job seekers of all ages. This new edition has been revised to reflect the freedom offered by the new work order, delve more deeply into freelancing as a career, explore social media as it relates to creative job searches, provide new success stories, bring all salary information up to date, and add new job descriptions to the directory of more than 280 creative occupations. Show less

A practical career guide for creatively inclined job seekers of all ages. This new edition has been revised to reflect the freedom offered by the new work...Show more A practical career guide for creatively inclined job seekers of all ages. This new edition has been revised to reflect the freedom offered by the new work order, delve more deeply into freelancing as a career, explore social media as it relates to creative job searches, provide new success stories, bring all salary information up to date, and add new job descriptions to the directory of more than 280 creative occupations. Show less

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Born for This

Born for This

by Guillebeau, Chris

Book - 2016

Through inspiring stories of those who have successfully landed their dream career, as well as actionable tools, exercises, and thought experiments, Guill...Show more Through inspiring stories of those who have successfully landed their dream career, as well as actionable tools, exercises, and thought experiments, Guillebeau will guide you through today's vast menu of career options to discover the work perfectly suited to your unique interests, skills, and experiences. Show less

Through inspiring stories of those who have successfully landed their dream career, as well as actionable tools, exercises, and thought experiments, Guill...Show more Through inspiring stories of those who have successfully landed their dream career, as well as actionable tools, exercises, and thought experiments, Guillebeau will guide you through today's vast menu of career options to discover the work perfectly suited to your unique interests, skills, and experiences. Show less

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When to Jump

When to Jump

If the Job You Have Isn't the Life You Want

by Lewis, Mike

Book - 2018

A collection of inspirational offerings detailing the experiences of people who have left unfulfilling jobs outlines four fundamental steps to pursuing on...Show more A collection of inspirational offerings detailing the experiences of people who have left unfulfilling jobs outlines four fundamental steps to pursuing one's dreams, revealing how others have managed the risks, emotional fallout and setbacks of living life on their own terms. Show less

A collection of inspirational offerings detailing the experiences of people who have left unfulfilling jobs outlines four fundamental steps to pursuing on...Show more A collection of inspirational offerings detailing the experiences of people who have left unfulfilling jobs outlines four fundamental steps to pursuing one's dreams, revealing how others have managed the risks, emotional fallout and setbacks of living life on their own terms. Show less

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Leap

Leap

Leaving A Job With No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want

by Vigeland, Tess

Book - 2015

Part memoir and part field guide, this book offers a funny, thoughtful, and provocative look at how to find satisfaction and success when pursuing a career less ordinary. Part memoir and part field guide, this book offers a funny, thoughtful, and provocative look at how to find satisfaction and success when pursuing a career less ordinary. Show less

Part memoir and part field guide, this book offers a funny, thoughtful, and provocative look at how to find satisfaction and success when pursuing a career less ordinary. Part memoir and part field guide, this book offers a funny, thoughtful, and provocative look at how to find satisfaction and success when pursuing a career less ordinary. Show less

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Designing your Life

Designing your Life

How to Build A Well-lived, Joyful Life

by Burnett, William

Book - 2016

An inspiring and thought-provoking graduation gift: At last, a book that shows you how to build-- design-- a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage. An inspiring and thought-provoking graduation gift: At last, a book that shows you how to build-- design-- a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage. Show less

An inspiring and thought-provoking graduation gift: At last, a book that shows you how to build-- design-- a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage. An inspiring and thought-provoking graduation gift: At last, a book that shows you how to build-- design-- a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage. Show less

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Why We Work

Why We Work

by Schwartz, Barry

Book - 2015

An analysis of the purpose of work in people's lives demonstrates how work operates in American culture and how everyday people can find happiness in the workplace, explaining the importance of career goals. An analysis of the purpose of work in people's lives demonstrates how work operates in American culture and how everyday people can find happiness in the workplace, explaining the importance of career goals. Show less

An analysis of the purpose of work in people's lives demonstrates how work operates in American culture and how everyday people can find happiness in the workplace, explaining the importance of career goals. An analysis of the purpose of work in people's lives demonstrates how work operates in American culture and how everyday people can find happiness in the workplace, explaining the importance of career goals. Show less

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The Pathfinder

The Pathfinder

How to Choose or Change your Career for A Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success

by Lore, Nicholas

Book - 2011

Provides more than one hundred self-tests and diagnostic tools to help college graduates and midlife career changers identify a suitable career based on aptitude and personality. Provides more than one hundred self-tests and diagnostic tools to help college graduates and midlife career changers identify a suitable career based on aptitude and personality. Show less

Provides more than one hundred self-tests and diagnostic tools to help college graduates and midlife career changers identify a suitable career based on aptitude and personality. Provides more than one hundred self-tests and diagnostic tools to help college graduates and midlife career changers identify a suitable career based on aptitude and personality. Show less

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