Still the best-selling job-hunting book in the world, WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? is the most complete guide for first-time job seekers as well as second and encore careers changers. For more than three decades, it remains a mainstay on best-seller lists, from Amazon.com to Business Week to the New York Times, where it has spent more than six years, and it has been translated into 20 languages. The 2009 edition is an even more useful book, with its updated, inspiring, and detailed plan for changing readers' lives. With new examples, instructions, and cautionary advice, PARACHUTE is, to quote Fortune magazine, "the gold standard of career guides."
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Scotty D:
I have read the book What Color is your Parachute and it is a must read for anyone in a career search.
Two Time Layed Off Job Seeker:
This is a complete job seekers book that starts with "what do I really enjoy doing" to how to go after and get that job. Over 70% of jobs our found through networking. Bolles goes through how this is done, informational interviewing, interviewing and wage negotiations. I have updated and used this book for several job searches and buy it for friends that are seeking work.
The very best job hunting book, but a poor career design guide:
This is, by far, the best guide for the job hunter. It is most useful for people who already know exactly what job they are looking for. As a guide to help you choose a career that will fit you perfectly it is not so good. I am a psychologist and career coach who has worked with hundreds of people seeking a no-compromise career. If you want both a successful and highly satisfying career, Parachute's primitive self-assessment tools will not get you very far in that direction. I highly recommend three other... more info
What Color is Your Parachute?:
I bought the book when it first came out when I was in college. Since then, it has expanded significantly. Thank you for such a great and useful book.
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