There are literally thousands of books on career-related issues. The following list consists of a few that you may find helpful. It is neither meant to be all-inclusive nor an endorsement for any particular author, but it does have ideas about career topics commonly raised by University employees.

Making the Most of Your Current Job

• Love It, Don't Leave it: 26 Ways to Get What You Want at Work. Kaye, Beverly and Jordan-Evans, Sharon. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 2003.

Mid-life Careers

• Jobshift. Bridges, William. Reading, MA: Addison Wesley, 1974.
• Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change. Bridges, William. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1991.
• What Should I Do with My Life? The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question. Bronson, Po. New York: Random House, Inc., 2003.
• The Five Patterns of Extraordinary Careers: The Guide for Achieving Success and Satisfaction. Citrin, James and Smith, Richard. New York: Crown Business Publishing, 2003.
• Career Re-explosion: Reinvent Yourself in Thirty Days. Grappo, Gary. New York: Berkley Publishing Group, 2000.
• Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career. Ibarra, Herminia. Boston: Harvard Business School Publishing, 2003.
• Creating the Work You Love: Courage, Commitment and Career. Jaron, Rick. Rochester, Vermont: Inner Traditions International, 1995.
• Repacking Your Bags: Lighten Your Load for the Rest of Your Life. Leider, R. J. & Shapiro, D. A. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler, 1995.
• Whistle While You Work: Heeding Your Life's Calling.Leider, Richard J. & Shapiro, David. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler, 2001.
• Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life. Levoy, Gregg. New York: Three Rivers, 1997.
• I Will Not Die an Unlived Life: Reclaiming Purpose. Markova, D. Conarie Press, 2000.
• Second Acts: Creating the Life You Really Want, Building the Career You Truly Desire. Pollan, Stephen and Levine, Mark. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 2002.
• I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was. Sher, Barbara. New York: Delacorte Press, 1994.
• It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now: How to Create Your 2nd Life after 40. Sher, Barbara. New York, NY: Delacourt Press, 1998.
• Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type. Tieger, P. D. & Barron-Tieger, B. Boston, MA: Little, Brown & Company, 1992.
• Making a Living Without a Job. Winning Ways for Creating Work That You Love. Winter, B. J. New York, NY: Bantam Books, 1993.

Entrepreneurship

• The Ultimate Home Office Survival Guide. Baker, S. and Baker, K. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's, 1998.
• Jumping the Job Track: Security, Satisfaction and Success as an Independent Consultant. Brown, Peter C. NY: Crown Publishers, Inc, 1994.

Job Search

• America's Top Resumes for America's Top Jobs. 2nd Ed., Farr, Michael and Kursmark, Louise. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, 2002.
• e-Resumes. Whitcomb, Susan Britton and Kendall, Pat. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002.
• How to Prepare your Curriculum Vitae. Jackson, Acy L. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.
• The Resume Catalog, 200 Damn Good Examples. Parker, Yana. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1996: Organized by job categories, this manual has many good examples of summary statements and statements for functional resumes.
• 201 Dynamite Job Search Letters, 4th Ed . Krannich, Ronald and Krannich, Caryl. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications, 2001: Contains tips and extensive examples for all job search correspondence. Includes industry and position-specific examples.
• Cover Letter Magic. Enelow, Wendy S. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, 2004: Learn how to construct cover letters and other job search correspondence. There are many examples and tips throughout the book.
• Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead . Yate, Martin. Avon, Massachusetts: Adams Media, 2002: Overview of how to write effective cover letters and other job search correspondence, with tips and examples in appendices at end of book.
• Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions. DeLuca, Matthew. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2001.
• Hook Up, Get Hired! The Internet Job Search Revolution. Kennedy, J. L. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1995.
• Interview for Success: A Practical Guide to Increasing Job Interviews, Offers, and Salaries. Krannich, Ronald and Krannich, Caryl. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications, 1998: Tips for organizing the job search as well as a thorough overview of interview skills, techniques, and structure. Includes examples of relevant correspondence.
• Interview Strategies That Will Get You the Job You Want. Kay, Andrea. New York: Betterway Publications, 1996.
• Dynamite Salary Negotiations, Know What You're Worth, 4th Ed. Krannich Ronald and Krannich, Caryl. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications, 2001: Details major components of salary negotiation and determination, including negotiating tactics, how to find salary information, and reviews major compensation trends.
• 101 Salary Secrets: How to Negotiate Like a Pro. Porot, Daniel and Haynes, Frances Bolles. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2001.
• What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career Changers. Bolles, Richard Nelson. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2003.

Retirement Planning

• How to Find Your New Careers Upon Retirement. Brown, D. Lincolnwood, IL: VMG Career Horizons, 1995.
• The Inventurers: Excursions in Life and Career Renewal. Hagberg, Janet, and Leider, Richard. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1988.
• The Adult Years: Mastering the Art of Self-Renewal. Hudson, Frederic M. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 1999.

Work Life Balance

• Common Sense for Uncommon Times: The Power of Balance in Work, Family and Personal Life. Guterman, Mark. Palo Alto, CA: CPP Press, 1994.
• Balancing Individual and Organizational Values: Walking the Tightrope to Success. Hultman, Ken, Gellerman, Bill, Adams, John D., and Beckhard, Richard F. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2001.
• Serious Play; A Leisure-Wellness Guidebook. Kimeldorf, M. San Jose, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1994.