This is a great book for anyone thinking of entering a profession that ...
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This is a great book for anyone thinking of entering a profession that deals with severe illness.  An eye opening and honest look at how some might handle the process of grief and death.
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This is a great book for anyone looking to maximum their career. It helps you gain a framework to apply to help you take advantage of opportunities according to your strengths.
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A really awesome book and timed really well for what I am going through in my career.  I really love Jeff's writing and this book The Art of Work is a book that will help you find your calling and gives you inspiration with the stories of regular people that are living or have lived extraordinary lives because they were doing their calling.  Highly recommend it and if you are looking for a book to get your high school, college graduate or someone in a transition in their career, definitely get this book.
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I know lots of people who are doing one thing to make ends meet but really have a passion for something else. I was excited to read this book because it's based on experience; Jon writes out of his own journey to his dream job. This book is extremely practical, yet manages to have humor throughout. Even if you don't know what your dream is, this book is great. "Quitter" is a great tool to help you organize your goals and dreams and start doing the work to make them happen. I would especially say this is a great gift idea for high school or college grads who are trying to decide what to do next with their lives, but it's great for any stage of life if you just want a change.
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As someone who was considering whether or not to enter into this type of business, I found the book very helpful.  It gives great information and insight!
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Sheryl offers an honest and insightful view into the issues women face today concerning work.  While I was reading I could relate to a lot of the feelings and situations she discussed.  If you ever feel like you are unsure about where to go in your career especially when you have kids you should read this book. It offers great advice and points to consider.  I also like the discussion questions and other reading suggestions at the end.
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After of years of working in the healthcare industry I was looking to make a transition into something new. My passion for both effective communication and science led me to discover transitioning into a Medical Science Liaison role. While doing research on the position (what to expect, how to succeed, etc.) I came across Dr. Dyer's book. I cannot say how well laid out and helpful this book is! Especially for someone that is looking to make a transition and has many questions about how to get started in this role.

The book discusses effective job search strategies such as utilizing social media. This can help you to become more knowledgeable about the company and its products which is helpful for both personal and professional reasons. Another topic that I found to be extremely helpful was how to effectively and appropriately network with other professionals within the MSL industry. Dr. Dyer goes into detail on how to maximize your LinkedIn profile, which is usually one of the first things that a potential employer will look at. There is also a great amount of thought and detail put into creating a CV and what to expect during the interview process. A sample CV along with suggestions on format, length, do's and don'ts really helps to improve your chances of landing a role in the MSL industry. Dr. Dyer also runs a group on LinkedIn called "Medical Science Liaison and Medical Affairs Networkers" which has provided me with valuable information and insight from MSL professionals with various backgrounds. If you are interested in the MSL industry I would highly recommend reading this book!
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The author's enterprising spirit comes shining through in this book.  56 ways you can be a great intern puts out a blueprint for a newbie at anything.  Whether starting a new internship, a new job or a new career there is something in there for all of these scenarios.  It has a fun to read style that is hard to put down after picking it up.  He shares his personal journey through an unconventional path into the white house and gives pointers around tough office politics that can benefit anyone.
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I have been practicing law for almost eight years when I decided to change my career path.  I found this book very insightful and helpful in developing a strategy to land a new job in a different practice area.  It is very helpful to put things in perspective.  I wish I had this book when I was in law school or graduating. I would recommend this book to any law student, first tier or third tier. The sooner, the better!
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I've always dreamed of getting into the game industry but have always had lingering doubts about what it takes to break into this industry. Get Into The Game not only sheds light into the secretive inner workings of the game industry, but teaches how to nail down those elusive interviews. Regardless of what type of work I may end up doing, the techniques in this book dealing with networking oneself to the available job market will be a great help. Throughout all the independent research I've done, I have never come across articles or books that actually deal with landing a job, only the requirements for such jobs. For a change, there is a definite running theme in the book which (ironically enough) deals with getting an actual job in the game industry. Topics include; the pros' and cons' of using recruiting groups versus marketing yourself independently, the development of affective demo reels, the do and donts of interviews, and how to stay employed once hired.
Be warned all you readers not serious about working in this industry... this book may not be for you. It doesn't paint any pretty pictures about making video games, its not all fun and games. It's full of stories about meeting deadlines and dealing with 100 hour work weeks during `crunch time.' Also mentioned is the emerging trend of underpaid, over worked, programmers. If you are expecting to read about how much fun one can look forward in this career, well, get ready for a shock. However, the book points out very clearly that it is one of the most rewarding jobs out there.
This book gets a definitive 5 stars. There has been books dealing with video game history, but to my knowledge, this is the first book dealing with the inner workings of the industry. As a college student looking for answers about the video game industry, I found this book to be a great help in shaping my studies to come.
Thanks Marc!
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As a 45 year old back in school myself and taking my prerequisites for PA school, and working full time as a Paramedic I really enjoyed this book.  This book has given me even more drive to move forward with my goals of becoming a PA and made me stop worrying about if I am crazy to do this at my age!  Thank you!
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Everyone here has done a great job explaining why #BreakIntoVC is such a great book, and undoubtedly if you are a current grad student or someone who is looking to get into the industry. I would highly recommend picking up this book.

#BreakIntoVC is very easy and enjoyable to read, and meant to be used as guide. The industry is extremely hard to break in but as long as you are passionate about the industry and with the help of this book. I am very confident that you will be able to make it.
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I recommend this book on a regular basis to other doctors who are considering transitioning to a non-clinical career.  I read the print book (available at PRNresource.com) years ago (this e-book is the same book in electronic format).  The book is written in a Q&A format and helpful in getting a sense of what one doctor considered when thinking about, and then transitioning, from a surgical career to a non-clinical career in medical communications.  It's helpful for doctors who are interested in any non-clinical industry - not just medical communications - because no matter what field you are interested in, you must consider money, options, family, and the practical aspects of transitioning (like how to write a resume!).

In this book, the five "phases" of career transition are laid out well and Mike uses specific examples from his own life to describe how to successfully transition and what to consider as you are transitioning.  Mike's candid way of explaining the ups and downs of career transition make this not only a useful book but also an easy and fun book to read.

Full disclosure - Mike and I met about 7 years ago because we are both physicians who transitioned to a non-clinical career and we speak at similar conferences.  We both have a passion for helping other doctors with all aspects of non-clinical career transition.  I receive no financial incentives for recommending his book.

-Michelle Mudge-Riley, DO, MHA, President, Physicians Helping Physicians, LLC phphysicians.com
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As a college student coming into the real world this book is very helpful in many ways. Answers a lot of little questions any young professional would have all in one book. Great read!
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I think this is a terrific book for anybody thinking about entering the medical field. Certainly for people who are not, too, but definitely for people who are. Dr. Q has a passion for people, and his single-minded drive to improve their motivates his inspiring research and practice. He is a person to look up to and learn from.
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This is a phenomenal book for people who are starting out in a career involving technology.  While it is definitely written for women in particular, I have found that it's a great book for anyone looking to build a job into a career.
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I would consider myself a professional in my career for many years now, but this book still allowed me to identify ways on making my career even more successful. It was easy to read and relatable for all different levels of professionals. I have now passed it in to my younger sister who will be entering the job market pretty soon.