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Women at Work: Books About How Women Con… Women at Work: Books About How Women Con…

By Kate
Kate recommends books about women in business, the military, entertainment and more.
Kate recommends books about women in business, the military, entertainment and more.
Change Agent
Deep Work
The Industries of the Future
The Seventh Sense
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MIT Leader: 5 Books on the Future MIT Leader: 5 Books on the Future

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The head of MIT Media Lab recommends these five books to better understand the future.
The head of MIT Media Lab recommends these five books to better understand the future.
HRB Must Reads: The Essentials
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Harvard Business Review's 10 Must Reads Harvard Business Review's 10 Must Reads

Harvard Business Review Press curates 10 "must-read" articles on topics like teams, strategy and much more. Essential reading.
Harvard Business Review Press curates 10 "must-read" articles on topics like teams, strategy and much more. Essential reading.
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's Favorite… Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's Favorite…

By Stephen
What books do Bill Gates and Warren Buffett recommend?
What books do Bill Gates and Warren Buffett recommend?
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Grow Your Computer Skills with Chicago D… Grow Your Computer Skills with Chicago D…

Do you need to build your computer skills for your job? Learn Microsoft Word and other resources with Chicago DigitalLearn.
Do you need to build your computer skills for your job? Learn Microsoft Word and other resources with Chicago DigitalLearn.
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Job Seekers, Get Help with Brainfuse Job Seekers, Get Help with Brainfuse

Get personal feedback on your resume within 24 hours from an online writing coach.
Get personal feedback on your resume within 24 hours from an online writing coach.
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Small Business Resources Small Business Resources

By Jason
Do you have a product or service that you're looking to bring to market? Jason recommends online resources to help you get started.
Do you have a product or service that you're looking to bring to market? Jason recommends online resources to help you get started.
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Computer Programming Books Computer Programming Books

C++, Perl, Python? Find books that speak your language whether you're just getting started or planning your next career move.
C++, Perl, Python? Find books that speak your language whether you're just getting started or planning your next career move.
1,001 Phrases You Need to Get A Job
The AMA Handbook of Business Documents
The Complete Book of Perfect Phrases for Job Seekers
The Elements of Résumé Style
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How to Say It on Your Resume How to Say It on Your Resume

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Check out these titles to help you create a well-written resume to showcase your talents for potential employers.
Check out these titles to help you create a well-written resume to showcase your talents for potential employers.

Job Books

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1,001 Phrases You Need to Get A Job
1,001 Phrases You Need to Get A Job
Schuman, Nancy
Knock 'em Dead
Knock 'em Dead
Yate, Martin John
Knock 'em Dead
Knock 'em Dead
Yate, Martin John
What Color Is your Parachute?
What Color Is your Parachute?
Bolles, Richard Nelson
What Color Is your Parachute?
What Color Is your Parachute?
Bolles, Richard Nelson
How to Land A Top-paying Federal Job
How to Land A Top-paying Federal Job
Whiteman, Lily
Out of Uniform
Out of Uniform
Wolfe, Tom
Paint your Career Green
Paint your Career Green
Schatt, Stanley
What Color Is your Parachute?
What Color Is your Parachute?
Bolles, Richard Nelson
Career Transitions for Librarians
Career Transitions for Librarians
Proven Strategies for Moving to Another Type of Library
Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters
Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters
Yate, Martin John
Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters
Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters
Yate, Martin John
Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters
Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters
Yate, Martin John
201 Killer Cover Letters
201 Killer Cover Letters
Podesta, Sandra
What Color Is your Parachute? Guide to Rethinking Resumes
What Color Is your Parachute? Guide to Rethinking Resumes
Bolles, Richard Nelson
Modernize your Job Search Letters
Modernize your Job Search Letters
Enelow, Wendy S
Job Search Letters for Dummies
Job Search Letters for Dummies
Kennedy, Joyce Lain
101 Job Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again
101 Job Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again
Reed, James
Private Notes of A Headhunter
Private Notes of A Headhunter
Heinzel, Kenneth A
Knock 'em Dead
Knock 'em Dead
Yate, Martin John

Job Seekers

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GotResumeBuilder.com GotResumeBuilder.com

This resume builder is widely used for convenience and speed. You use section templates to fill in your information.
This resume builder is widely used for convenience and speed. You use section templates to fill in your information.
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Job Listings Websites Job Listings Websites

By Kate
Kate recommends job listing sites to help you in your hunt.
Kate recommends job listing sites to help you in your hunt.
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Making Your Own Way: Guides to Freelanci… Making Your Own Way: Guides to Freelanci…

By Kate
More and more people are participating in the gig economy. While the flexibility that this working style provides has many benefits, it ca…
More and more people are participating in the gig economy. While the flexibility that this working style provides has many benefits, it ca…
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Mayor's Office for People with Disabilit… Mayor's Office for People with Disabilit…

The Employment Services Unit of MOPD provides comprehensive services to job seekers with disabilities.
The Employment Services Unit of MOPD provides comprehensive services to job seekers with disabilities.
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Illinois workNet Illinois workNet

Illinois workNet serves all types of job seekers. Find information on training, events and other organizations where you can find help.
Illinois workNet serves all types of job seekers. Find information on training, events and other organizations where you can find help.
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Grow Your Computer Skills with Chicago D… Grow Your Computer Skills with Chicago D…

Do you need to build your computer skills for your job? Learn Microsoft Word and other resources with Chicago DigitalLearn.
Do you need to build your computer skills for your job? Learn Microsoft Word and other resources with Chicago DigitalLearn.
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Online Resource

Job Seekers, Get Help with Brainfuse Job Seekers, Get Help with Brainfuse

Get personal feedback on your resume within 24 hours from an online writing coach.
Get personal feedback on your resume within 24 hours from an online writing coach.
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Borrow a WiFi Hotspot from Chicago Publi… Borrow a WiFi Hotspot from Chicago Publi…

Check out a free WiFi hotspot to connect your phone, tablet or laptop to the Internet wherever you are with our Internet to Go program.
Check out a free WiFi hotspot to connect your phone, tablet or laptop to the Internet wherever you are with our Internet to Go program.
1,001 Phrases You Need to Get A Job
The AMA Handbook of Business Documents
The Complete Book of Perfect Phrases for Job Seekers
The Elements of Résumé Style
Staff List

How to Say It on Your Resume How to Say It on Your Resume

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
Check out these titles to help you create a well-written resume to showcase your talents for potential employers.
Check out these titles to help you create a well-written resume to showcase your talents for potential employers.
The Curated Closet
Design your Life
How to Get Dressed
How to Look Expensive
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Dress for Success Dress for Success

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
Books that will help you look your best on the job.
Books that will help you look your best on the job.

Career Development

Change Agent
Deep Work
The Industries of the Future
The Seventh Sense
Staff List

MIT Leader: 5 Books on the Future MIT Leader: 5 Books on the Future

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
The head of MIT Media Lab recommends these five books to better understand the future.
The head of MIT Media Lab recommends these five books to better understand the future.
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What Next? Titles for the Career Changer What Next? Titles for the Career Changer

By Kate
Are you ready to move on and try something new? Kate recommends books to help you figure out your next steps.
Are you ready to move on and try something new? Kate recommends books to help you figure out your next steps.
Big Bang Disruption
Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation
Disrupt You!
Dr. Mütter's Marvels
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Books about Innovation Books about Innovation

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
Looking for some personal or business inspiration? Check out these books on innovation.
Looking for some personal or business inspiration? Check out these books on innovation.
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Get Tech Help at CPL Get Tech Help at CPL

CyberNavigator technology tutors at over 75 CPL locations are here to help you learn about computers so you can keep your skills current.
CyberNavigator technology tutors at over 75 CPL locations are here to help you learn about computers so you can keep your skills current.
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Making Your Own Way: Guides to Freelanci… Making Your Own Way: Guides to Freelanci…

By Kate
More and more people are participating in the gig economy. While the flexibility that this working style provides has many benefits, it ca…
More and more people are participating in the gig economy. While the flexibility that this working style provides has many benefits, it ca…
Adventures in Python
Adventures in Raspberry Pi
Building Apps
Creating Adventure Games for Teens
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Learn How to Code Learn How to Code

recommended by ChiPubLib_Teens
Want to pursue a computer science career? Explore the basics with these titles and equipment.
Want to pursue a computer science career? Explore the basics with these titles and equipment.
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Computer Programming Books Computer Programming Books

C++, Perl, Python? Find books that speak your language whether you're just getting started or planning your next career move.
C++, Perl, Python? Find books that speak your language whether you're just getting started or planning your next career move.

New in Business

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Barron's GMAT
Barron's GMAT
Umar, Bobby
Power Excel With MrExcel
Power Excel With MrExcel
Jelen, Bill
MOS 2016 Study Guide for Microsoft Access
MOS 2016 Study Guide for Microsoft Access
Pierce, John
Rang quan shi jie du kan jian ni
Rang quan shi jie du kan jian ni
Levit, Alexandra
Doing Business in ASEAN Markets
Doing Business in ASEAN Markets
Leadership Challenges and Governance Solutions Across Asian …
Facing Cyber Threats Head on
Facing Cyber Threats Head on
Minick, Brian
The Golden Passport
The Golden Passport
McDonald, Duff
Option B
Option B
Sandberg, Sheryl
Think and Grow Rich
Think and Grow Rich
Hill, Napoleon
An American Sickness
An American Sickness
Rosenthal, Elisabeth
You Are A Badass at Making Money
You Are A Badass at Making Money
Sincero, Jen
The Automatic Millionaire
The Automatic Millionaire
Bach, David
Unshakeable
Unshakeable
Robbins, Anthony
Boss Bitch
Boss Bitch
Lapin, Nicole
The Cubs Way
The Cubs Way
Verducci, Tom
The New Rules of Work
The New Rules of Work
Cavoulacos, Alexandra
Get A Financial Life
Get A Financial Life
Kobliner, Beth
The Spider Network
The Spider Network
Enrich, David
Weird in A World That's Not
Weird in A World That's Not
Romolini, Jennifer
Operation Breadbasket
Operation Breadbasket
Deppe, Martin L.

Small Business

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The Art of Smart Digital Marketing The Art of Smart Digital Marketing

By Kate
Getting a smart and effective digital marketing plan can be a real pain for a small business. Here's a selection of helpful recent titles.
Getting a smart and effective digital marketing plan can be a real pain for a small business. Here's a selection of helpful recent titles.
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DIY: Etsy! DIY: Etsy!

By Bbruins
Bbruins explores books to help you start an Etsy business.
Bbruins explores books to help you start an Etsy business.
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Small Business Resources Small Business Resources

By Jason
Do you have a product or service that you're looking to bring to market? Jason recommends online resources to help you get started.
Do you have a product or service that you're looking to bring to market? Jason recommends online resources to help you get started.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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Learn About U.S. Patent and Trademark Of… Learn About U.S. Patent and Trademark Of…

By Jason
As northern Illinois' Patent and Trademark Resource Center, CPL helps inventors navigate the patent and trademark process.
As northern Illinois' Patent and Trademark Resource Center, CPL helps inventors navigate the patent and trademark process.

Business

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Blogpost

Women at Work: Books About How Women Con… Women at Work: Books About How Women Con…

By Kate
Kate recommends books about women in business, the military, entertainment and more.
Kate recommends books about women in business, the military, entertainment and more.
HRB Must Reads: The Essentials
Catalog Search

Harvard Business Review's 10 Must Reads Harvard Business Review's 10 Must Reads

Harvard Business Review Press curates 10 "must-read" articles on topics like teams, strategy and much more. Essential reading.
Harvard Business Review Press curates 10 "must-read" articles on topics like teams, strategy and much more. Essential reading.
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's Favorite… Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's Favorite…

By Stephen
What books do Bill Gates and Warren Buffett recommend?
What books do Bill Gates and Warren Buffett recommend?
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Zinio Magazine of the Month Zinio Magazine of the Month

Wired spotlights business leaders who are changing the way we live, work, play and think.
Wired spotlights business leaders who are changing the way we live, work, play and think.
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Chicago: City of Big Data Chicago: City of Big Data

By Jason
Curious about Big Data? Jason recommends the Chicago Data Portal, which has data about City departments and services.
Curious about Big Data? Jason recommends the Chicago Data Portal, which has data about City departments and services.
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Big Data Buzz Big Data Buzz

By Jason
Jason looks at the phenomenon of Big Data.
Jason looks at the phenomenon of Big Data.
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Captains of Commerce Captains of Commerce

By Jeff
Jeff takes on the business biography genre.
Jeff takes on the business biography genre.
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