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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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RICHARD N. BOLLES led the job-search field for more than 40 years. A member of Mensa and the Society for Human Resource Management, he served as the keynote speaker at hundreds of conferences. Bolles held a bachelor's degree cum laude in physics from Harvard University, a master's degree from General Theological (Episcopal) Seminary in New York City, and three honorary doctorates.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brilliance Audio; Unabridged edition (August 13, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1511311606
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1511311601
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,505,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,070 in Job Resumes (Books)
- #4,945 in Job Hunting (Books)
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Richard Nelson Bolles is the author of What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Guide For Job-Hunters and Career Changers, the most popular job-hunting book in the world, which has sold more than 10,000,000 copies since its first publication. Parachute is dramatically updated, reshaped and rewritten every year, and has been translated into 20 languages and published in 26 countries.

What Color Is Your Parachute? was chosen as one of the all-time 100 best nonfiction books by Time magazine, and was selected as one of 25 books that have shaped people's lives (throughout history) by the Library of Congress' Center for the Book.

A member of Mensa and the Society for Human Resource Management, Bolles has been the keynote speaker at hundreds of conferences. He holds a bachelor’s degree cum laude in physics from Harvard University, a master’s degree from General Theological (Episcopal) Seminary in New York City, and three honorary doctorates.

He is credited with founding the modern career counseling field, and is often described as the field's foremost authority. Bolles is a recipient of the National Samaritan Award, whose previous honorees include Karl Menninger, Betty Ford, and Peter Drucker. He is also one of LinkedIn's 300 "Influencers" or "thought leaders," and writes regularly for the site as well as a number of others. In 2014, he was named one of the "Wealth Wizards" in the U.S. by Forbes Magazine—along with Warren Buffett and 18 others.

Dick has three grown children, Stephen, Sharon, and Gary, and lives with his wife, Marci, in the San Francisco East Bay Area.

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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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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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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

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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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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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Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019

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Great book! I appreciate all the great tips to incorporate during a job search. I like the way this book is laid out. Highly recommended!

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Thomas Gale

Only Helpful for Experienced Professionals

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021

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While I was beginning my career, an older gentleman suggested that I read this book. The author encourages the reader to identify in detail exactly what he/she as a job-seeker wants from a potential employer by several categories like salary, fringe benefits, work environment, company culture, etc. Because I had no professional experience at the time, I didn't have a lot of bargaining power with potential employers, which made the exercise of making a long, detailed list of wants pointless. At that stage in one's career, one has to be very flexible in order to convince a company to give one a chance to work with them. I'm not saying job-seekers shouldn't evaluate what they want out of a job/career and perhaps even do a little soul-searching, all I'm saying is that early on it is not helpful to perform an evaluation to the scope and specificity the author would have us do. Companies are more willing to accommodate the wants of more experienced professionals.

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The classic job hunting book

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2020

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Deserves its reputation as a classic, especially good for first time job seekers. Start with this book and use it as a benchmark for any others you consider. One comment is that personally I would emphasize the military option more -- some great training for future civilian jobs, especially from the Air Force and Navy (stated by an ex-Marine). The lifetime medical coverage at the VA for even a short term of service is an amazing benefit. Even if one has no immediate interest in serving, doing the interviews with the recruiters about various programs will enable you better to judge the quality of the civilian job/career you are considering.

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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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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.

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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.

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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Angela Hatch

Good product and Excellent delivery

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2019

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Good product and Excellent delivery

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