Product Description

WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? is still the best-selling job-hunting book in the world. A favorite of job hunters and career changers for more than three decades, it continues to be 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 has been translated into 12 languages. The 2008 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."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #488 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 456 pages

From the Publisher
* The #1 best-selling career book of all time, revised and updated to keep pace with today's ever-changing job market. * Revisions include new strategies and quick fixes for getting unstuck during your job search; improvements to the efficiency of the exercises to yield better results; and updated resources throughout.

About the Author
RICHARD NELSON BOLLES has been a leader in the career development field for more than 35 years. He has been the keynote speaker at hundreds of conferences and has spoken to thousands of people all over the world. He was trained in chemical engineering (MIT) and holds a BA degree cum laude in physics (Harvard University) and a master's in sacred theology (General Theological Seminary, Episcopal, in New York City). He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Customer Reviews

ALOT of meandering...
I think I have an idea of what the writer is trying to accomplish but his book could have been simpler and more concise. I found the book difficult to apprehend for people frustrated in life and unsure of what to do next. I'd like to give this warning...if you aren't inclined towards religion you will have problems with this book because the author uses God as an affirmative defense for the outcome of every decision the reader has to make. I believe in God but I also believe in free will and that God does not micro-manage our life styles. That God is concerned in long term consequences resulting from poor planning or the lack of it but not necessarily in every decision we have to make. That being said if you are already aware of the passion that drives you but aren't quite sure how to bring it to fruition there are perhaps, a number of other books better suited to the task of helping you realize your full potential.

What a lifesaver!
This book is truly a lifesaver, and it's updated every year. I have not had to look for a job in 20 years, and didn't truly know how to write a professional resume. Not only did I learn alot about writing resumes but I also learned alot about myself! This is a book I will keep close at hand always. I love it!

A Must-Read for Those on the Voyage of Self-Discovery
For those unsure of what lies ahead, this book is the perfect must-read. It will guide you through the voyage of self-discovery to assist you in choosing the career/work environment that best fits your personality. What could be better than finding a career you love?