What Color Is Your Parachute? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers @ richardeward.com

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers
by Richard Nelson Bolles
from Ten Speed Press

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• 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?

• Not Too Useful
  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... more info

• A Rock Solid Reference
  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.

• Excellent starting place for info on job hunting or career changing
  My husband was laid off when the company he had worked for was acquired. My husband has very little experience with job hunting. I work as a Staffing recruiter so none of the information in here was news to me, but after my husband went through a month of disheartening job hunting... I ordered him this book. Sometimes it's just better to hear what you need to do from something or someone other than your wife.
  As a recruiter I love this book, it goes into the concept of job hunting, interviewing, and... more info

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