Color Is Your Parachute Worksheets - wiildcreative What Color Is Your Parachute Worksheets - wiildcreative Printable Worksheets What Color is Your Parachute - For Teens which color is your parachute x-x.us 2018. May 23, 2014 a) Blue parachute. B) Red parachute. C) Green parachute. D) Diamond wrapped in Wonder Bread. It’s midnight in Afghanistan, 2004. Last year at this time, you were a senior in high school, a middling athlete and lazy student who was about to get caught with an ounce of weed in your Grand Prix. What Color Is Your Parachute Summary August 17, 2017 April 1, 2019 Niklas Goeke Entrepreneurship & Business 1-Sentence-Summary: What Color Is Your Parachute is a classic for job seekers, equipping you with the tools, tips and strategies you need to quickly find the right gig in today’s fast-moving market.
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In today’s über-competitive climate, you can’t just wing it when you graduate and count on finding a great job (or a great job finding you). It pays to figure out your interests early, so you can decide what additional schooling—and tuition debt—makes sense for your chosen field. In What Color Is Your Parachute? For Teens, career authorities Carol Christen and Richard N. B...more
Published April 6th 2010 by Ten Speed Press (first published 2006)
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May 21, 2015Jaina Rose rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
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I'm a high school junior-almost-senior. You know what that means: I'm big-time stressing about college. After years of deliberating I've gotten no closer to a definitive decision about what career I want to pursue in college. Computer science? Information Technologies? Accounting? Publishing? Who knows? So when I saw that I could get a review copy of What Color is Your Parachute, I jumped at the chance.
But of course, I mentioned I'm a juni...more
I'm a high school junior-almost-senior. You know what that means: I'm big-time stressing about college. After years of deliberating I've gotten no closer to a definitive decision about what career I want to pursue in college. Computer science? Information Technologies? Accounting? Publishing? Who knows? So when I saw that I could get a review copy of What Color is Your Parachute, I jumped at the chance.
But of course, I mentioned I'm a juni...more
Apr 03, 2018Natalia rated it it was ok
I flipped through this book and think it may be a good resource for teens who are not sure who they want to be. Although my kids seem to be set on their chosen professions, I will keep this book in mind in case they change their mind. Just to note, this book seems like a lot of work. You really need to be determined and motivated to zero in on the best fitting profession in order to benefit from this book.
Remember the original hanging around my house, and this is written for teens without cheesy references. My high school seminar students will benefit from the practical strategies IF my grant for a class set of books is funded. No more 'I love CSI so I will be in forensic scientist.' These activities will provide an avenue for informed choices.
Was very helpful in allowing me to discover myself. It reconfirmed what I felt was the right career path for me and gave useful insights into job-searching, financing my education and basically, how to find the right job once you know which job you want. However, given my situation being outside of the US and all, some parts of the book were not as applicable but still good to know.
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I love science. I love computers,making them bend to my will programming them, and technology. That all adds up to Computer Science, of which I will major in. However, that decision hasn't always been concrete. In order to major in the sciences, one had to possess an inordi...more
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May 30, 2015Emily Bennett rated it it was ok · review of another edition
I am ashamed of myself. On the very same day that I started reading this book, I gave it up.
I started reading it because I had decided that I would use this summer in a productive way. The particular productive way was to explore different career options, then what I would need to study in college to pursue those careers, and then start narrowing down my college options.
This book really didn't help me with that. I got bored quickly, and quickly gave it up. Not to mention, it also made me feel p...more
I started reading it because I had decided that I would use this summer in a productive way. The particular productive way was to explore different career options, then what I would need to study in college to pursue those careers, and then start narrowing down my college options.
This book really didn't help me with that. I got bored quickly, and quickly gave it up. Not to mention, it also made me feel p...more
Jun 20, 2013Samantha rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I thought this book was helpful for the most part. In my opinion certain parts of the book are best to read at certain points in your life. Like part one is best to read when you're in 8th or 9th grade and part three is more like for when you're in college, searching for your first job dealing with your major (I found this section kind of over-whelming since I'm not there yet. I'm only going to be a senior in high school.) I would recommend this book to anybody who wants advice for finding a per...more
Apr 14, 2018Paige rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book has a lot of helpful information and advice! I read it through, and now I want to go back and do some of the exercises that I think will be helpful as I start my own business. I liked how the writing was professional, but easy to follow and to read.
I would recommend this to any of my teen/young adult friends, with the reminder that the world thinks differently than Christians, and so the 'why we do what we do' may differ a bit from the book's philosophy. May your future dream job, and...more
I would recommend this to any of my teen/young adult friends, with the reminder that the world thinks differently than Christians, and so the 'why we do what we do' may differ a bit from the book's philosophy. May your future dream job, and...more
May 26, 2013Kylia rated it liked it · review of another edition
While this was very useful to me and the exercises appealed to me, I found that I just didn't want to put the effort required into copying all the charts and pictures and everything so I could actually do them. (I borrowed the book.) As a result, I didn't really get much from it. I still liked it, though, and it's a wonderful book, which is why it has three stars.
May 16, 2016Sharon rated it liked it · review of another edition
A fairly quick read for a work project. As a title modified title from the original for teens, this book contains some sensible, practical advice about career planning and goal setting. It does its best to stay current, noting some trends and reporting the death of [paper] resumes.
Sep 07, 2015Jessica rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Carol's career advice to teens and young adults are spot-on. I found the book helpful and would recommend this book to young people searching for their first job out of high school or college.
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Apr 07, 2011Launna rated it liked it · review of another edition
I will pick this up again when our children are a little older to help give them tools in their search for what they want to do in life.
May 04, 2012Elizabeth Flowers rated it really liked it
This is an excellent workbook for teenagers and young adults who are 'finding themselves' on their path to employment.
parents had me read this...was quite interesting
It was pretty good and kinda helpful. I thought the section on 'the people you like most' was the most interesting and I slightly supprised myself with what I answered.
it was good :) definitely a must-read for people who aren't sure what do to when it comes to choosing a career
Mar 05, 2017Emily Chu rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Has good tips, although could be more open-minded. It is already a lot more open-minded than most career books, career sites, and adult advice, so that's good.
Mar 23, 2016PWRL marked it as to-read · review of another edition
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Another book I'm reading for work....
Jul 30, 2014Roya marked it as didn-t-finish · review of another edition
DNF at p.18
If I had a middle name, it would be 'DNF.' I seriously need to review my tbr shelf, like now.
Jan 26, 2016Katie (BooksRUs) rated it liked itIf I had a middle name, it would be 'DNF.' I seriously need to review my tbr shelf, like now.
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I loved it! I didn't finish it, but I got close and I thought it was really interesting.
Hands-on guide and activities for younger teens seeking to discover direction for their futures.
Mar 06, 2013Adeola added it · review of another edition
The book is a great resource. It is very dense, so young people should take their time reading and be very thoughtful and reflective while reading.
I did find some good information to support an activity for my students.
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Dick Bolles, more formally known as Richard Nelson Bolles, was a former Episcopal clergyman, a member of high-IQ society Mensa, and the author of the best-selling job-hunting book, What Color is Your Parachute? The book remained on The New York Times best-seller list for more than a decade and has sold over 10 million copies.
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Published September 1st 2006 by Ten Speed Press (first published January 1st 1970)
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Jan 25, 2016Jan-Maat added it · review of another edition Shelves: business-management-pm, non-fiction, religion, 21st-century
I had imagined this would be a simple guide helping people to gain employment, little did I realise that this was all to the greater glory of God and would have nothing to do with parachutes.
'God loves a Trinity', the particularly irritating little kid who used to regularly beat me at chess when I was a student in Russia (view spoiler)[at least until he began to introduce himself to the delights of drinking beer which allowed me to even things out to draws (hide spoiler)] used to like saying, an...more
'God loves a Trinity', the particularly irritating little kid who used to regularly beat me at chess when I was a student in Russia (view spoiler)[at least until he began to introduce himself to the delights of drinking beer which allowed me to even things out to draws (hide spoiler)] used to like saying, an...more
Oct 06, 2017j e w e l s rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is THE handbook on what to do with the rest of your life! I read this many moons ago when I first graduated from high school and then a few years after that when I had a college degree in my hands. The book is a must-read guide to navigate the confusing job search we all encounter from time to time.
I was so curious as to whether the new edition would hold up in a cyber dependent world. The answer is YES! The book still offers invaluable advice as to resumes, interviews and prioritizing your...more
I was so curious as to whether the new edition would hold up in a cyber dependent world. The answer is YES! The book still offers invaluable advice as to resumes, interviews and prioritizing your...more
Aug 22, 2007Rachel Smalter Hall rated it really liked it
I picked up this book at a time in my life when I was like, 'ok, Rachel, it's time to figure some stuff out.' Along came Richard Bolles, like my own sweet little Grandpa giving me life advice. He actually had me doing all the cheesy exercises -- lists, graphs, venn-diagrams, even a flower chart for Pete's sake. And in the end, gosh darnit, I knew I was going to move back to the Midwest and become a librarian!
FYI, this book does have some serious Christian overtones, but Grandpa Bolles is pretty...more
FYI, this book does have some serious Christian overtones, but Grandpa Bolles is pretty...more
Oct 15, 2016Begüm Saçak rated it it was ok · review of another edition
If you are looking for a book which tries to teach you what you already know, this book is good for you. Other than a few useful websites and tips on finding jobs/your skills, this book was a waste of my time. At the end, the author surprises you by revealing his strong Christian faith; I just don't understand why on earth you would include a huge faith section on a job hunting book. He could have talked about faith in general. Well, this is my personal opinion, but I didn't like this book at al...more
Jul 21, 2014Greg rated it really liked it · review of another edition
One of the important skills one should have in our modern society is the ability to look and be successful in getting a job. Unfortunately, many of us are not well-equipped nor skilled enough to navigate our way around the job market. Moreover some of us are intentionally or unintentionally misinformed by others on how we should go about the transition in between jobs. We are getting multitude of answers and finally get a job only to find out that we are not satisfied; then the cycle starts agai...more
Aug 17, 2015Susan Barton rated it it was amazing · review of another edition Shelves: employment, job-search, business, guides, career, book-series, happiness, how-to, money, non-fiction
I'm embarrassed to say this is the first version of What Color is Your Parachute that I've read. Of course I've heard of it, but just never got around to reading it. In an effort to remain current with career search trends, Richard N. Bolles has been updating this book since 1975. Now that I've finally had the opportunity to read the 2016 version, I'm absolutely astounded by the amount of information the author provides. Loaded with practical job-hunting advice, the author has compiled the book...more
Jul 17, 2010Patty Mora rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I've read this book and completed the exercises twice during my adult life, and it has helped me tremendously in answering the age-old question, 'What is my mission in life.'
For those of us who live to work, and not work to live, this is the book for you. I highly recommend completing the exercises, or 'homework' as I call it, and you will uncover your talents and dreams that have been buried over the years.
It will take a little bit of your time, maybe an hour a night for a week or two, or over...more
For those of us who live to work, and not work to live, this is the book for you. I highly recommend completing the exercises, or 'homework' as I call it, and you will uncover your talents and dreams that have been buried over the years.
It will take a little bit of your time, maybe an hour a night for a week or two, or over...more
Mar 15, 2010Kevin rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Seriously, this book is one of the best selling career self-help guides? I find that hard to believe. My issues with this book:
1) Awkward, and at times incomprehensible, sentence syntax. Dick Bolles comes across as a doofus with too much time on his hands who just decided to sit down and write a book, and not as a job-market-savvy consultant.
2) Seriously stupid advice. 'Try a search engine, like Google, or Yahoo, or your favorite one if you have one.' Yeah, thanks for the advice, Dick. I never t...more
1) Awkward, and at times incomprehensible, sentence syntax. Dick Bolles comes across as a doofus with too much time on his hands who just decided to sit down and write a book, and not as a job-market-savvy consultant.
2) Seriously stupid advice. 'Try a search engine, like Google, or Yahoo, or your favorite one if you have one.' Yeah, thanks for the advice, Dick. I never t...more
Mar 26, 2018David rated it it was ok · review of another edition
The book never addresses the central question: what color is your parachute? In fact, parachutes (of any color) are never mentioned at all.
Take advice from someone in the workforce development field: this book and some degree of common sense will take you pretty far. No, this man did not teach me how to write a resume or interview. No, he didn't show me a shining new path in life. What he does do though is illuminate those all-too-easy to overlook things known as 'the employer's thoughts and needs.'
Job seekers rarely have the opportunity or background knowledge to appreciate the employer as not only a representative of their compan...more
Job seekers rarely have the opportunity or background knowledge to appreciate the employer as not only a representative of their compan...more
Jul 07, 2014Christopher Lawson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book is widely recognized as the top guide to finding a job. Various editions of this book have sold MILLIONS. It is easy to see why. The author has extensive experience in the field, and backs up his ideas with impressive evidence.
► THINGS I LIKED THE MOST ◄
♦ Insight into the actual interviewing process--especially the suggested time min/max for your responses. Bolles provides 'Conversation Tips' to prepare for. This section alone is worth the price of the book. They are also 'Ten Commandm...more
► THINGS I LIKED THE MOST ◄
♦ Insight into the actual interviewing process--especially the suggested time min/max for your responses. Bolles provides 'Conversation Tips' to prepare for. This section alone is worth the price of the book. They are also 'Ten Commandm...more
Jul 09, 2009Scott Dinsmore rated it it was amazing
Why I Read this Book: I wanted to get a firm understanding of the career direction in which I wanted to head and how to go about it after finishing my university work. This book provided a wonderful road map.
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This book, or I should say a version of this book has been on the best seller list for many years now. Bolles spends the majority of each year putting together the updated version for the year to come. This is not the type of book you buy once for one search and that is it. Every time...more
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This book, or I should say a version of this book has been on the best seller list for many years now. Bolles spends the majority of each year putting together the updated version for the year to come. This is not the type of book you buy once for one search and that is it. Every time...more
Jan 08, 2012Jen Austin rated it liked it · review of another edition
This was an interesting book, but A) I shouldn't have read it at the same time as another career book and B) I liked the format of the other career book better. This is more about sitting down and writing while the other (I don't know what I want to do, but I know it's not this) had more quizzes. They both had their positives and negatives, but I felt this one gave a lot of examples, which could have been pared down a bit (I get it - 3 illustrative stories aren't necessary) and went into more de...more
Aug 23, 2015W. Whalin rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Valuable Insight -- Whether You are Searching for A Job or Not
No job lasts forever--whether we admit it to ourselves or not. This classic book (updated each year) is loaded with encouragement and insight for every reader. The step-by-step insights are valuable to any reader at any place in the job market.
I loved what Bolles said in the first chapter, 'In today's world, he or she who gets hired is not necessarily the one who can do that job best; but, the one who knows the most about how to get h...more
No job lasts forever--whether we admit it to ourselves or not. This classic book (updated each year) is loaded with encouragement and insight for every reader. The step-by-step insights are valuable to any reader at any place in the job market.
I loved what Bolles said in the first chapter, 'In today's world, he or she who gets hired is not necessarily the one who can do that job best; but, the one who knows the most about how to get h...more
This book has been immensly popular for a long time. Its popularity is not due to the the author's writing style. For something that has gone through so many revisions, one might expect a polished, well-written tome. This is not the case. The book is written like a very lengthy ad; full of hyperbole, simplistic statements, and grammer that may be acceptable in the world of advertisng, but not that of non-fiction prose.
It's hard to see why this book is so popular. Perhaps unemployment lowers peo...more
It's hard to see why this book is so popular. Perhaps unemployment lowers peo...more
Oct 01, 2018Lara Lee rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles is a classic for job hunters for the past zillion years, so I won't bore you with how great it is and how you need to go out and buy it. The fact is millions of people already have gone out and bought it. What I am going to talk about is what I have learned from it as a freelancer.
I have always heard from the time I was little about how I should get a job that I loved and how I should change the world. Like so many in college, I pursued a degree...more
I have always heard from the time I was little about how I should get a job that I loved and how I should change the world. Like so many in college, I pursued a degree...more
Aug 16, 2016Teena in Toronto rated it liked it · review of another edition
Since the so-called recession of 2008, things have changed. What used to work in job hunting doesn't work anymore. The length of the average job hunt has increased, the length of time the average job lasts has decreased, the way jobs are done is changing, and not surprising that job hunting has move more and more online.
The contents of this book include:
* It's a whole new world for job-hunters
* Google is your new résumé
* There are over ten million vacancies each month
* Sixteen tips about intervi...more
The contents of this book include:
* It's a whole new world for job-hunters
* Google is your new résumé
* There are over ten million vacancies each month
* Sixteen tips about intervi...more
Jan 30, 2013Clea M rated it it was ok
(I read the 2013 version.) I mostly read this to make my mother happy. The cheesiness aside, it committed one of the mistakes of the self-help genre that most aggravates me: it convincingly and with great detail outlined the problem with the traditional approach to its subject, namely job hunting; its stated problem is that just emailing your resume out to job postings online won't work for a variety of reasons. It made a pretty convincing argument for this approach being pretty pointless. But t...more
Sep 16, 2010Alyssa rated it it was ok · review of another edition
I find this book vastly over-rated.
I got it my Sr. year of college, at the recommendation of an academic advisor (the need for which I also found to be highly over-rated), and it did nothing for me. Yes, I ended up in an industry I LOVED, in a job that fit me well, but with no thanks to this book. It taught me nothing about myself I didn't already know and gave me little useful knowledge to go about my job hunt.
I suppose it could prove quite useful for someone who 1) lacks an intuitive introspe...more
I got it my Sr. year of college, at the recommendation of an academic advisor (the need for which I also found to be highly over-rated), and it did nothing for me. Yes, I ended up in an industry I LOVED, in a job that fit me well, but with no thanks to this book. It taught me nothing about myself I didn't already know and gave me little useful knowledge to go about my job hunt.
I suppose it could prove quite useful for someone who 1) lacks an intuitive introspe...more
Sep 20, 2017Ben rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Certain sections of this book are interesting, such as the section about the changing landscape of employers and job-seekers; however, the author could've spent more time writing about how to more effectively network, especially given that this seems to be the crux of his strategy for job-seekers, and less time about how to find the right career.
Aug 05, 2018Steve Moskowitz rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book will help you understand who you are and what matters to you. Lots of great exercises in this workbook that uncover the truth. It definitely takes time to complete them, but with anything you get out of the what you put into it.
Jan 13, 2018Clare O'Beara rated it liked it · review of another edition
This book talks the reader through starting to look for work or a career change, especially when laid off with no immediate prospects. To begin, we are shown why just sending out hundreds of CVs doesn't work. Other methods of job hunting are described, and we are recommended to use more than one.
My lack of total enthusiasm comes from the facts that: it is all about America so a lot of the information given doesn't apply to me; it's dated from 2010, but a new edition is produced yearly; it's prov...more
My lack of total enthusiasm comes from the facts that: it is all about America so a lot of the information given doesn't apply to me; it's dated from 2010, but a new edition is produced yearly; it's prov...more
Apr 08, 2013Kater Cheek rated it liked it · review of another edition
A friend of mine bought this for me on kindle, saying it was a great way to find out what job best suits you. This book has been around for years and years, but as with textbooks, the author is quick to assure you that you really need the latest edition, as it's constantly being revamped. While there certainly are new addresses and new urls in this book, the basic principal, I'm sure, hasn't changed much.
Most of the book consists of a guided self-assessment of what your likes and dislikes, skill...more
Most of the book consists of a guided self-assessment of what your likes and dislikes, skill...more
Jun 16, 2017Christopher Lawson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
What Used To Work, Doesn’t Work Anymore
Do you really need to get the latest edition of PARACHUTE?
No, it is not necessary to get the very latest version. Of course, if you are buying PARACHUTE for the very first time, get the latest one; however, if you already have a recent edition, I think that’s good enough. For slightly older editions, the main annoyance will just be some links that are outdated, or some references that are wrong.
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE 2018 is jam-packed with tons of g...more
Do you really need to get the latest edition of PARACHUTE?
No, it is not necessary to get the very latest version. Of course, if you are buying PARACHUTE for the very first time, get the latest one; however, if you already have a recent edition, I think that’s good enough. For slightly older editions, the main annoyance will just be some links that are outdated, or some references that are wrong.
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE 2018 is jam-packed with tons of g...more
Sep 10, 2013Amy Armstrong rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Richard N Bolles is like a god in the career counseling world, but I have to admit that I have never been much of a What Color is Your Parachute? person. Knowing that makes me a pariah in career counseling circles even if my colleagues don't know they should treat me like one. However, I know that many job seekers every year turn to Bolles, and given The Great Recession, this minister's words of comfort have been greatly needed. Actually, when I found myself going through my own career crisis wh...more
Apr 13, 2009Jennifer Tse rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is the best job-hunting book I read so far! What makes it better is the author Richard Nelson Bolles is also a Christian. By reading this book, I understand more about the new job search techniques. I guess the hard part is really practicing it cause networking IS hard. I really appreciate the chapter about job interviewing, letting me know how it is like a 'date,' so I won't be as nervous. I think either way, you will still be nervous since our natural tendency is for the other person to l...more
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Nov 18, 2018Scout Collins rated it it was ok · review of another edition
What Colour is Your Parachute? looked like a promising read for 'job hunters and career changers'. But after reading the whole thing and doing most of the exercises, it's really not.
Also, what is this?
'Economists say that a decent middle-class job these days should be a stable, dependable job that pays between $40,000 and $80,000, annually.' (5-6)
>> $80,000 yeah, but how the hell is $40,000 middle class?? That's basically living in poverty, ESPECIALLY if you're living in a big city. What...more
Also, what is this?
'Economists say that a decent middle-class job these days should be a stable, dependable job that pays between $40,000 and $80,000, annually.' (5-6)
>> $80,000 yeah, but how the hell is $40,000 middle class?? That's basically living in poverty, ESPECIALLY if you're living in a big city. What...more
Jun 28, 2016Kai rated it liked it · review of another edition
This wasn't one I read cover-to-cover, however I did get through most of it. Bolles relates some good information on interviewing and the job market, yet the real selling point of the book is the 'flower exercise' Bolles designed as a method of helping readers figure out what kind of career they want to pursue, based on their experiences and personal interests.
I didn't discover anything revelatory about myself or my passions/interests in completing said exercise, however it was somewhat helpful...more
I didn't discover anything revelatory about myself or my passions/interests in completing said exercise, however it was somewhat helpful...more
Jan 02, 2017W. Whalin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Anyone with a Job (or not) can learn Something In These Pages
Whether we want to acknowledge it or not, the world of work and career is filled with uncertainty. If you have a job, maybe you are thinking about a change. If you don’t have a job, and are looking for one, WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? 2017 has been a keystone of for 45 years. Each year the information in this book is revised and updated.
Although I’m not currently looking for a new position, I read the new edition cover to cover and...more
Whether we want to acknowledge it or not, the world of work and career is filled with uncertainty. If you have a job, maybe you are thinking about a change. If you don’t have a job, and are looking for one, WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? 2017 has been a keystone of for 45 years. Each year the information in this book is revised and updated.
Although I’m not currently looking for a new position, I read the new edition cover to cover and...more
May 05, 2014Amanda Pearl rated it liked it · review of another edition
I think this is a great book for someone who isn't happy with their current job and wants to figure out exactly what they want to do that will be fulfilling, not just pay the bills.
I graduated from college a few years ago and back then I was just sending out resumes and I accepted the first offer I got. I didn't worry to much if I was going to like the job, just that I needed to find one. Now I have a few years of experience under my belt and I think I can afford to be a little choosier.
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I graduated from college a few years ago and back then I was just sending out resumes and I accepted the first offer I got. I didn't worry to much if I was going to like the job, just that I needed to find one. Now I have a few years of experience under my belt and I think I can afford to be a little choosier.
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Dick Bolles, more formally known as Richard Nelson Bolles, was a former Episcopal clergyman, a member of high-IQ society Mensa, and the author of the best-selling job-hunting book, What Color is Your Parachute? The book remained on The New York Times best-seller list for more than a decade and has sold over 10 million copies.
“Always define WHAT you want to do with your life and WHAT you have to offer to the world, in terms of your favorite talents/gifts/skills-not in terms of a job-title.” — 6 likes
“So many times you will see people wringing their hands and saying 'I want to know what my mission in life is,' all the while they are cutting people off on the highway, refusing to give time to people, punishing their mate for having hurt their feelings or lying about what they did.” — 5 likes
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