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Here are some of my career development favorites:

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• Gifted Grownups: The Mixed Blessings of Extraordinary Potential
  by Marylou Kelly Streznewski

  Great read if you’re struggling with reaching your potential - something all my clients have in common.

• Cool Careers for Dummies
  by Dr. Marty Nemko

  Dr. Nemko is a bit of a contrarian amongst traditional career counselors, which is why I love his approach! I use his techniques (with his permission, of course) and Dr. Nemko has personally trained me.

• Overcoming Underearning: Overcome Your Money Fears and Earn What You Deserve
  by Barbara Stanny

  You’re an underearner if you earn less than your potential — despite your need or desire to do otherwise.

• Working Identity, Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career
  by Herminia Ibarra

  A thoughtful read about why career change is hard and how to make it easier.

• Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters
  By Jay Conrad Levinson and David E. Perry

  Typically, I’m not a fan of the Guerilla books. But I really like this one because it offers plenty of creative tactics.

• Knock ‘em Dead 2006 — The Ultimate Job Seeker’s Guide
  by Martin Yate

  If you’re in an active job search, this is a great all-purpose reference.

• Career Comeback
  By Bradley Richardson

  I like how he addresses handling the emotional issues of job loss.

• Never Eat Alone and other secrets to success, one relationship at a time
  by Keith Ferrazzi

  He’s a master networker and has some simple suggestions for improving your effectiveness.

• Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It
  by Peggy Klaus

  A great salary negotiation primer.

• First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers do Differently
  by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman

  C’mon all you rule breakers, stand proud!

• Now, Discover your Strengths
  by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton

  Read this BEFORE you go on your first interview.

• Resume Magic: Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer
  by Susan Britton Whitcomb

  Great “before” and “after” transformations so you can see how to apply the concepts.