8 Useful Books To Give To Recent Graduates

I wrote this book which is of special value for young alumni, students and graduates: Still in their formative influence years, the content of the book prepares them for conversations and cross—generational relationships they struggle with when they enter the workforce and interview and start positions. It also helps them thrive as students in the diversity of views and new relationships they encounter. We hear so much of students’ over-sensitivity and flight from anything uncomfortable.

The messages, stories and specific action steps in each of the chapters relating to 10 traits and skills vital for success that you can’t google, will benefit alumni, students and staff of different generations they interact with by helping them get past the hype and stereotypes to understand each other and work more productively and collaboratively. You can’t develop trust, empathy, curiosity, relevance, perspective, high touch, confidence, for examples of some of the chapter headings, by searching on the internet.

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• For readers in the USA

Contributor: Phyllis Weiss Haserot from Practice Development Counsel and YouCantGoogleIt

This book I wrote is the best guide to help students navigate life at and after university. It is a comprehensive book covering all the possible topics of relevance and importance for college students. For seniors and recent graduates, the third part of the book titled Landing covers the top tips and tools for being a successful professional in today's day and age. From the traditional résumé to hacking LinkedIn for professional growth, this book has it all.

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• For readers in the USA

Contributor: Juhi Kore 

Habits for Success is the perfect blueprint to help manifest positive changes with author Author G. Brian Benson's unique look at growth, self-awareness and success. Learn to identify triggers and warning signals when you are out of balance and how to counter them while building confidence. In his self-help book for an authentic life, Benson weaves genuineness and vulnerability into his habits and ideas through personal stories. These stories are beacons of light guiding the reader to their own personal version of happiness. Habits for Success is a wonderful mix of heart, informative ideas and entertaining journey. It's a self-help book that doesn't feel like one.

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• For readers in the USA

Contributor: Christina McCall from Mango Media 

Welcome to Adulting is written specifically to help recent graduates who are figuring out how to handle all the responsibilities and decisions that come with being an adult. The book provides advice on how to make the most out of life, and how to avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes that young adults often make. It covers everything from dating to addictions to career and money decisions.

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• For readers in the USA

Contributor: Kevin McConaghy from BuzzShift 

This is a little book filled with big advice-perfect for new grads! Small Mistakes, Big Consequences is a lighthearted look at the top 16 business mistakes that people make without realizing the potential consequences. Learn how to identify these common character mistakes that can make or break your relationships. Avoid making these mistakes yourself and learn how to work with and manage these personality types. 

Discover how to: Be perceived as sincere and trustworthy, Empower your team for greater success, Help team members take accountability for their actions, Encourage others to listen to your perspective and Present your best, most professional self. 

Small Mistakes, Big Consequences is -filled with simple, actionable business tips to help you succeed. It's your guide to navigating the speed bumps on the road to the corner office.

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• For readers in the USA

Contributor: Jennifer Reich from Momosa Publishing 

This great read talks about how your mind can subconsciously set you up for failure or success and how to cultivate it for the better. It touches on money mindset, types of income, and a bunch more. This will help you recognize bad patterns and habits that have been ingrained within most of us since childhood and gives us steps on how to break those patterns to create new effective ones that will progress you toward your goals.

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• For readers in the USA

Contributor: Mark Benjamin from Lasting Trend 

Post-graduation can be a confusing time for anyone and raises questions about both one’s personal and professional paths. Therefore, this book by Stephen Covey is a great gift to give a recent graduate, as it addresses how to gain insight into all sorts of issues. It helps one consider how to act with dignity, service, and justice, and rules such as “seek first to understand, then to be understood” can come in handy for any occasion.

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• For readers in the USA

Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics

If there’s one thing that a graduate needs to know, it’s how to manage their money. And Suze Orman, the financial adviser queen, has written this book to teach us all about how to save for the future, how to pay off student loans and how to live life on a budget. This informative and practical book is a great investment in a graduate’s future.

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• For readers in the USA

Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics