We have over 100 e-books available which you can read online or download as a PDF file. These cover a wide range of careers related areas such as writing a winning CV, improving your communication skills and passing online tests.
For a selection of e-books you may find useful, click on the arrows below to expand a category for suggested titles. For a full list of available careers e-books, please see our e-book inventory.
Click on the name of the book you would like to read and it will open in a new browser window. You can then click on ‘Read online’ or ‘Download book’. To gain access when not using a University of Southampton workstation, please either click on the links and log in whilst connected to globalprotect.soton.ac.uk or go to the Library Search website and search the e-book title.
Job Searching
CVs and Covering Letters
Online Tests
General:
How to pass data interpretation tests
How to pass numerical reasoning tests
The advanced numeracy test workbook
How to pass graduate psychometric tests
How to pass advanced verbal reasoning tests
The complete personality assessment: Psychometric tests to reveal your true potential
Sector Specific:
How to pass the GMAT: Unbeatable preparation for success in the graduate management admission test
How to master the UKCAT: 700+ practice questions
How to master the BMAT: Unbeatable preparation for success in the BioMedical Admissions Test
Interviews
Employability Skills
Ultimate presentations: Master the art of giving fantastic presentations and wowing employers
Make your contacts count: Networking know-how for business and career success
Successful networking: How to build new networks for career and company progression
Auditing leadership: The professional and leadership skills you need