In the 2-Hour Job Search Steve Dalton focuses on the most important and arguably the most challenging part of the job search process: networking. Filled with helpful, concrete advice, the book lays out specific steps to network efficiently, and steers you away from time-wasting tasks that are less likely to get you hired.

Marcus Buckingham is the parent/teacher/mentor who really sees YOU. The one who encourages you to look inward and find your unique talents – the ones you use in your working life. He’s a firm believer in focusing on strengths, rather than trying to fix weaknesses. And he’s a data nerd who can make research findings easy to digest while throwing in some personal stories to make things interesting.

For just about every career question, someone wrote a book to provide some answers. I am always reading books related to career and work issues, looking for great resources to recommend to my clients. Here are my reviews to help you connect with the right ones for you.