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Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One

"Looking to make a career change? Pivotis a book you will turn to again and again." —Daniel Pink, author ofTo Sell is Human andDrive

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Jenny Blake, author of Life After College and former career development program manager at Google, reveals how to methodically make your next career move by doubling down on what is already working.

This book is for anyone searching for an answer to the question, "What's next?" Whether you have hit a plateau in your perfect-on-paper job, are considering taking on a new role in your current job, are thinking about starting your own business, or you want to move into a new industry altogether, one thing remains clear: your career success depends on your ability to determine your next best move.

If change is the only constant, let's get better at it.

Themes
work
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 272 pages

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