A purposeful career path starts with you.

As a woman, enduring setbacks-and finding fulfillment-on your career path is challenging. We face a lack of support, the effects of unconscious bias and negative assumptions working against us, and disruptive career pauses.

Taking Charge of Your Career helps readers navigate the tricky territory of charting a rewarding and meaningful career path. Whether you’re new to the workforce, reentering after a pause, or are trying to find your way through a mid-career slump, you’ll find research, advice, and practical tips to help you move forward.

This book will inspire you to:

Decide what a meaningful career looks like to you Align yourself with the right supporters and mentors Approach hard decisions with confidence Navigate tricky transitions Rebound from setbacks

The HBR Women at Work series spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout their careers. With interviews from the popular podcast of the same name and related articles, stories, and research, these books provide inspiration and advice for taking on topics at work like inequity, advancement, and building community. Featuring detailed discussion guides, this series will help you spark important conversations about where we’re at and how to move forward.