SOCIAL SCIENCES

Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career

Harper Business. Nov. 2024. 304p. ISBN 9780063283589. $32. CAREERS
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Bernstein (business administration, Harvard Business Sch.), Michael Horn (From Reopen To Reinvent), and Bob Moesta (Learning To Build), all innovators, assert that many people who switch jobs soon become disillusioned when their new role does not meet expectations. Their book starts with an overview of the factors that spur workers to switch jobs, and readers will learn which ones bring energy to both their personal and work lives. Readers will discover how to analyze potential jobs that mesh with their personal and professional goals. Based on years of research and advising job hunters, the book provides nine distinct steps for readers to gain control over their career progress. The authors recommend that readers first develop a clear understanding of their motivations and goals before jumping into a job search. This clarity improves the likelihood that the next job is a better fit. Readers will also learn how to catalog their career capabilities and succinctly translate them for managers. Case studies are interspersed throughout the text, and detailed appendices are included.
VERDICT This title is far more than a typical job-search book. It’s a detailed and solid choice for readers wishing to make the most of their next job move.
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