Are there any books that I could read to learn more about careers, portfolios, etc?

Yes, here is a short list of recommended books:

  • What Color Is Your Parachute? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers by Richard Nelson Bolles
  • Do What You Are : Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type by Paul Tieger
  • Careers by Design: A Business Guide for Graphic Designers by Roz Goldfarb
  • Preparing for a Career in Media and Design by Steven Carniol
  • Becoming a Graphic Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design by Steven Heller and Teresa Fernandes
  • Becoming a Product Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design by Bruce Hannah
  • Portfolio Design, Third Edition by Harold Linton and Steven Rost
  • Building Design Portfolios: Innovative Concepts for Presenting Your Work by Sara Eisenman
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