With more than 10 million copies sold in 28 countries, the world's most popular job-search book is updated for 2020, tailoring Richard Bolles's long-trusted guidance with up-to-the-minute information and advice for today's job-hunters and career-changers.

In today's challenging job-market, the time-tested advice of What Color Is Your Parachute? is needed more than ever. Recent grads facing a shifting economic landscape, workers laid off mid-career, and people searching for an inspiring work-life change all look to career guru Richard N. Bolles for support, encouragement, and advice on which job-hunt strategies work - and which don't. This revised edition combines classic elements like the famed Flower Exercise with updated tips on social media and search tactics. Bolles demystifies the entire job-search process, from writing resumes to interviewing to networking, expertly guiding job-hunters toward their dream job.

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©2019 Richard N. Bolles (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Recorded by arrangement with Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

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Richard N. Bolles
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Listening Length	11 hours and 16 minutes
Author	Richard N. Bolles
Narrator	Mel Foster
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	August 13, 2019
Publisher	Brilliance Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B07V6DDRCS
Best Sellers Rank	#107,148 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #121 in Job Resumes (Books) #595 in Job Hunting (Books) #672 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Audible Books & Originals)

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Andrew B. Spencer

Waste of Time

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019

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Waste of time, waste of money. It's essentially common sense (write a thank-you note after an interview, figure out what kind of work you want to do and then figure out what companies allow you to do that) wrapped up in folksy aw-shucks language sprinkled with feel-good nonsense (if one employer doesn't hire you, it doesn't mean every employer won't hire you so keep trying). Don't waste your money or your time.

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Perki

Best read

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019

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Best book I've Ever Read! Saving me as I'm making a career change at 53. I recommend the workbook as well. Not necessary but handy

27 people found this helpful

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Melissa

More benefits than just getting a job!

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019

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This is a wonderful book for those looking to get a job that they not only want/need but also love! It makes you take a look at WHO you are as a person rather than just WHAT you can do as a worker. This book is more than just a job search book, it's a soul-searching book! It takes work, but if you work it, you'll reap great benefits!

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Katherine

Big reputation, small delivery

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020

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So many people suggested this book to me. I thought it was really interesting that it was updated for 2020 but honestly, about 80% of the book is common sense. It's basically the quote "do what you love and love what you do" mixed with the outdated bootstrap theory. Starts off with statistics before telling you generic advice such as make your job work for you and how not to bomb an interview. I still honestly can't tell if this is more for 17 year-olds who have no experience or middle aged people trying to get back on the horse so to speak (though the book claims to be for both, and everyone in-between). I have no doubt it's helped people and no book is for everyone so if this sounds harsh, don't let it deter you completely. For me, I feel like I could've gotten just as much out of a wiki-how article about doing well in a job interview and watching a ted talk on self confidence. I'm going to gift it to my younger sister who is still in college in hopes it'll help her more than it helped me :)

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Jada

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2020

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You could probably save money by buying the previous year's edition. Either way, helpful book to inspire you to take your future and ideal dream job into your own hands. Techniques for approaching the job market at large are helpful, as they insight into the psychology of people's motivations for working with you or not. Self-evaluation also helps the reader organize his or her priorities in life. Very encouraging and comforting book for those who are insecure about their capabilities. Best suited for those who are not naturally go-getters or independent. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to take more charge of their choices in the work field. Thanks again!

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Melanie

Looking to start or change careers?

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020

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This book is extremely helpful to not only figure yourself out before diving into your career, but also figuring out what you need from the organization/company to excel in your position. I would highly recommend this book!

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Good look inside yourself and discover who you are as well as the job market.

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2020

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Great author. updated every year. gives great insight into self. I have been buying this book over about 15-20 years and every few years I get an updated copy. I was teaching as a volunteer for high school seniors and kept recommending this to the kids.

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John L.

Very applicable for determining the direction of your life

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020

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A fantastic book if you are considering a career change, or just to find out what your goal and purpose in life is. Very applicable

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Albert Steptoe

Delivered as expected

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2020

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got this for the daughter who has a brain as a big as a house but does not know where she is going

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Life-changing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2021

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I gave it as a present. The person who got it really enjoyed reading this, and it inspired them to make a career change. The "flower petals" exercise kept them occupied for a long time, but helped them switch career paths from a research-oriented position towards a people-oriented position, based on the skills and values they uncovered when doing the exercises laid out in the book.

Pet

Looking for a job with a positive mindset

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2021

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I enjoyed this book, it looks at job hunting through a positive lense and manages to convince the reader that there are thousands of employers out there, waiting to hire you. I gave it four stars as it is orientated towards the US job market but otherwise, the book is stellar for anyone who has started to doubt their skills, knowledge and employability due to unemployment or employment in the wrong job/industry. Plenty of useful tips, so not just a wishy washy self-help book.

Nisa

One of the most important reads of all time

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2020

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Every person on the planet should read this, regardless of whether they look for a job or not. This book is about understanding who you are. I am so glad my friend recommended this to me.

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Product arrived on time and as described

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2021

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