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I have always felt, in order for a person to interview well, they need to know their true self. A person’s true self will then naturally come out in an interview. You can’t make a personality fit with a job, nor can you make your skill set fit every job. Here are a few of my favorite reads!

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and It’s All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life by Richard Carlson

“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and It’s All Small Stuff is a book that tells you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life.”

See Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and It’s All Small Stuff on Amazon here.

Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins: How to Use Your Own Stories to Communicate with Power and Impact: How to Find, Develop, and Deliver Stories to Communicate with Power and Impact by Annette Simmons

Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins will teach you to narrate personal experiences as well as borrowed stories in a way that demonstrates authenticity, builds emotional connections, inspires perseverance, and stimulates the imagination.

See Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins on Amazon here.

The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren

In The Purpose Driven Life you’ll find the answers to three of life’s most important questions:

The Question of Existence: Why am I alive?

The Question of Significance: Does my life matter?

The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for?

See The Purpose Driven Life on Amazon here.

The Dip: The extraordinary benefits of knowing when to quit (and when to stick) by Seth Godin

This is one of my favorite books by Seth Godin, however, look him up and you will see all of his books…. really great author! His books are short, yet very powerful. You will want to read all of them!

Every new project (or career or relationship) starts out exciting and fun. Then it gets harder and less fun, until it hits a low point – really hard, really not fun. At this point you might be in a Dip, which will get better if you keep pushing, or a Cul-de-Sac, which will never get better no matter how hard you try. The hard part is knowing the difference and acting on it.

See The Dip here on Amazon

Knock ’em Dead: The Ultimate Job Search Guide by Martin Yate

This is a great book, but it can be overwhelming to someone preparing for an interview. If you’re in the midst of an interview process, consider booking an interview coaching session with me here to hone your skills and wow potential employers during your next job interview. Every interview is different, so I customize my coaching geared towards your skillset and the type of job you are preparing for.

Knock ’em Dead: This bestselling job search guide can help you keep up with changes in the job market—from updating the language of your resume to using social media networking to make professional connections that are essential in finding new employment opportunities.

See Knock ’em Dead on Amazon.

Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead by Laszlo Bock

Work Rules: A compelling manifesto with the potential to change how we work and live, Work Rules! offers both a philosophy of the new world of work and a blueprint for attracting the most spectacular talent and ensuring the brightest and best prosper. The way we work is changing – are you?

See Work Rules on Amazon.

It’s Who You Know: How a Network of 12 Key People Can Fast-track Your Success by Janine Garner

It’s Who You Know: Meet the twelve people that can accelerate your success – in business and in life. It’s Who You Know is the long-awaited handbook to effective, productive and influential networking. See it on Amazon

See It’s Who You Know on Amazon

Five Stars: The Communication Secrets to Get from Good to Great

In Five Stars, Carmine Gallo breaks down Aristotle’s ancient formula of persuasion to inspire contemporary audiences. As the nature of work changes and technology carries things across the globe in a moment, communication skills become more valuable―not less. When people express their ideas effectively, they’re more likely to win dream jobs, sell products, build brands, and trigger movements.

These books have been so inspiring to me, and I hope you find them beneficial to you while your career grows!