Product Description

Richard Nelson Bolles presents an updated version of one of the most widely acclaimed exercises from PARACHUTE, the Flower. This highly effective tool, reproduced here in handy workbook form, helps readers target their ideal work situation. Simple step-by-step worksheets focus on translating personal interests into marketable job skills as well as often-ignored issues such as spiritual or emotional fulfillment in the workplace. These exercises are easy to do yet thought provoking. When completed, the workbook will present you with a full picture of your ideal job.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4550 in Books
• Published on: 2005-11-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

Amazon.com
For nearly 30 years, What Color Is Your Parachute? has been the guiding light for those in pursuit of satisfying and fulfilling employment. This year's edition has been completely revised and rewritten and is designed to work in conjunction with the book's Web site. At the heart of Bolles's formula for finding the right job are two questions: What do you want to do? Where do you want to do it? Answer those and you're well on your way to finding the job you really want. Packed with time-tested advice, What Color Is Your Parachute? works as a good companion for those just starting out in the "real world" as well as for those who are thinking seriously about a career change. --Harry C. Edwards

USA Today, January 4, 1999
"Streamlined 'Parachute' still flies."

From AudioFile
The author has been updating his popular book on job hunting for thirty years, and his devotion to this material shows. He's done a huge amount of homework and tells you straight up what works and why. He's also very convincing when pitching his belief that focused effort pays off when you use common sense and work at it every day. Though the production is unabridged, the nine hours fly by and get you moving in a gentle sort of way. Bolles's ideas about playing to one's strengths are especially well stated and are both logical and spiritually grounded. Here is everything you need to make it happen; it's capped off with a moving statement that faith in God is the best path to one's true vocational destiny. T.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Customer Reviews

Some good exercises, but not always helpful
In some parts a too religious perspective, but contains some ok exercises to help you identify your skills and wants, and gives your more insight into the complete picture of your ideal job. Book is mostly about job finding/applying/negotiating tips. Nice illustrations.

what color is YOUR parachute?
this book is a great tool to have when looking for a job. it helped me to feel confident at my interviews and to negotiate a great job that i KNEW i wanted.

What Color is Your Parachute
The book was shipped in a timely manner, however it was in horrible condition. At some point it must have been dropped in the water and the whole book is a mess. Not happy with this. The book was advertised as in good condition.