- Paperback: 422 pages
- Publisher: Ten Speed Press; Revised edition edition (1 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1580084605
- ISBN-13: 978-1580084604
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.7 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,210,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
For three decades Richard Nelson Bolles's annually updated and revised Parachute has been cheerfully advising people that the best way to find a job or make a career change isn't to answer a job ad and/or send in a CV. That way, the statistical odds are heavily stacked against success. Instead he advocates a creative three-pronged approach. You are in charge so be proactive and sell yourself. First identify your talents (and of course you've got lots). Then work out where you would like to apply these transferable skills. Lastly, decide how you will pursue organisations which interest you. Thereafter it's down to your efforts: "Successful job hunting is a learned skill. You have to study it. You have to practice it. You have to master it, just like any new skill. And master it thoroughly because you'll need it all the rest of your life", says Bolles.
An ordained Episcopal priest, Bolles was canon pastor of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Made redundant in 1968, he created another career by publishing the first edition of Parachute in 1971--then little more than a newsletter. Today it is published in 10 languages world-wide and bought by 20,000 people a month. It's an immensely detailed, friendly book whose attractive layout includes coloured fonts, nice historical sketches and lots of easy-to-read grids, charts and even the odd poem. Useful Internet site addresses abound. And although Parachute is American, most of Bolles's advice is just as applicable in Britain as in the US. Bolles evidently means to be inspirational and is. He's also down to earth. Once you get into an interview you are much more likely to get the job if you don't reek of aftershave, perfume or garlic and if you've had a bath and pressed your clothes, he points out. --Susan Elkin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Amazon.co.uk Review
For nearly 30 years, What Color Is Your Parachute? has been the guiding light for those in pursuit of satisfying and fulfilling employment. The 1999 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, Amazon.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Initially, I hesitated about buying WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? because I thought it would be too American in outlook and not practical enough - but I was wrong!
Now I wish I hadn't wasted money on all the other careers books I've bought over the last couple of years.
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? is extremely well-written. You feel as though Richard N. Bolles is writing especially for you. His advice is frank and straightforward, but always encouraging and reassuring - he really seems to understand the jobhunter's 'fragile' state of mind. The author offers spiritual comfort as well, but without ever preaching or becoming bogged down by religion (I found that Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was sanctimonious, on the other hand).
The book was a real source of comfort and inspiration to me when friends had run out of advice and family had run out patience - and I had run out of ideas.
There are lots of excellent exercises to help you work out exactly what you want from life. They are very effective, and not too time consuming - you probably need a weekend or so to work on them. There are also masses of links to free websites which help analyse your skills and so on.
For me, the best part of the book was the news that recruitment agencies, classifed ads in newspapers and the Internet are among the five WORST ways to look for a job!
This book has changed my attitude to job-hunting and has filled me with enthusiasm, as well as providing me with practical ways to channel my enthusiasm. I'm so glad I've discovered WHAT COLOUR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? The only other books I've found to be as useful are the PERFECT CV/PERFECT INTERVIEW etc. range by Max Eggert which are short but extremely helpful.
52 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Note that this is only the workbook to go with the main 'What Color...' book.
If you have access to a photocopier and can write/draw tables on a wordprocessor or blank sheet of paper then you don't really need it at all!
If you have access to a photocopier and can write/draw tables on a wordprocessor or blank sheet of paper then you don't really need it at all!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A friend of mine recommended this book. He used it to leave the horrible world of corporate banking and now works as a successful graphic web designer in London. The main key to the book is that you will never find a job in the classifieds--this book helps you to creatively figure out how jobs will shape and transform themselves for you. I've had another friend use this book, to find a suitable day job so that he can be flexible enough to pursue a dance career, and he's now finished a training course to be a sports therapist.
Ultimately, the author of the book has set out exercises and pretty much a proven method to help any jobseeker, no matter what their background or goal is. I've used this book myself once already for one career move and am now buying the 2001 version to start thinking about the next one.
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I first became aware of Richard Bolles about seven years ago probably through the Amazon website. Buying this book is more and investment that than perhaps many other... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dean Cowan
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This book is aimed at the U.S market, and is a poor purchase for U.K oriented people in my and my familys opinion
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The book arrived in the timescales given - just! Book in good condition. No complaints.
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Absolutely brilliant book in encouraging me to really think about what I really what to do for work.
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by Mr. T. Pagden
One of the best out there
I've used this workbook before, having been given it by a career counselor a while back. What I love about this workbook, rather than the books that are out there, is that... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2006 by gidget
Parachute! Always a winner!
I've used parachute off and on since 1990. I wonder if any of the negative reviewers made any serious attempt to put into practice the techniques and advice in the book... Read more
Published on 15 May 2005
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Published on 7 May 2005 by LFF12
Retrospective Look At What Have Been Some Good Practices
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