I Don’t Know What I Want, But I Know It’s Not This (second edition) by Julie Jansen is an extremely helpful and highly readable resource for any career changer and job seeker. The collection of personality exercises and quizzes identifying favorite skills, values, personality preferences, interests and attitudes provide important clues about yourself to help you find work that is satisfying. The chapter on finding meaning in work is excellent, offering insight into how to overcome the obstacles and roadblocks that can get in your way.

The book also asks key questions and offers valuable suggestions to individuals considering starting their own business, as well as to those midlife professionals who are thinking about retirement. There is also useful refresher on the nuts and bolts of the job search including information about goal setting, networking, and resumes.