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The 19 best books for someone just starting out in their career

Jacquelyn SmithJul 22, 2016, 20:37 IST

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Flickr/Butz.2013Reading books can fill in the gaps in your education.

Landing your first job and entering the workforce can be overwhelming.

Chances are, your college didn't offer classes on how to negotiate your salary, deal with a micromanaging boss, or confront annoying coworkers.

But there's still something you can do to prepare yourself for the tricky world of work: read.

Here are 19 books we think every young professional should read before starting their first job:

Natalie Walters contributed to a previous version of this article.