| What Color Is Your Parachute? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers | 
 enlarge | Author: Richard Nelson Bolles
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 6847
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 456
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.4
ISBN: 1580088686
Dewey Decimal Number: 650.14
EAN: 9781580088688
ASIN: 1580088686
Publication Date: October 2007
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Book 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."
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 ALOT of meandering... August 10, 2008
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! July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 July 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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?
 Not Too Useful July 18, 2008
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
I don't understand why this book is considered such a classic reference. I found it badly written, not that useful, and WAY too religious. The chapter about how to determine your true mission in life is ALL about God and religion. You may agree or disagree with the author's religious views, but regardless I do not think that belongs in a job-hunting book. As a disillusioned corporate worker trying to change careers, I really needed practical, real-world advice.
The book seems to written for ADD people because it keeps repeating the same things only a couple of pages later. Also, some of his advice I disagree with - he keeps saying that the Internet is not a good way to get a job. What century is he living in?? I have gotten almost all my jobs over the last 12 years through applying over the Internet (Monster, CareerBuilder, etc.)
It has a few listings of sites that may be useful, but the book overall was a waste. Unless you want to bring it to your Bible study group.
A Rock Solid Reference July 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The current verson of this reference is highly recommended. It seems like they have kept doing what they do best - helping you think through your career direction, organize your approach to improving that situation, and pointing you in the direction of resources. Get a new copy. It is a great investment.
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