{"product_id":"9781580082709","title":"Richard Nelson Bolles - What Color is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-changers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by Richard Nelson Bolles. Themes include Business \u0026amp; Economics, Careers, Job Hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“How many jobs are out there, in this economy?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Where do I go from here with my life?”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThese are some of the questions at the forefront of the modern job-searcher's mind. And they are thoroughly and thoughtfully answered with all-new chapters in the 2011 edition of \u003ci\u003eWhat Color Is Your Parachute?\u003c\/i\u003e, the best-selling job-hunting book in the world for more than three decades--in good times and bad. A longtime fixture on best-seller lists, \u003ci\u003eWhat Color Is Your Parachute?\u003c\/i\u003e features life-saving information that is updated each year to cater to the specific requirements of today's job market.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCareer guru Richard N. Bolles leads job-searchers to find meaningful work. He asks, What skills do you most love to use? Where--in what field--would you most love to use them? And How do you find such jobs without depending on agencies, ads, and online postings?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis book is not only about finding a job in hard times, it's also about finding your passion. In the words of \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e magazine:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Parachute remains the gold standard of career guides.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat Color Is Your Parachute?\u003c\/i\u003e is the world's most popular job-hunting guide, with 10 million copies sold, in more than 20 languages. Written by career guru Richard N. Bolles--who coined the terms “informational interviewing” and “transferable skills”--this \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Businessweek\u003c\/i\u003e best seller answers such questions as:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“What are the five best--and worst--ways to search for a job?” See chapter 3 (starting on page 31).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“What are the most helpful job sites on the Internet, out of the thousands that are out there?” See pages 53-54.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“What interview questions can I expect to be asked, and how do I answer them?” See chapter 6 (starting on page 93).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“I want to use a resume. What should I include?” See chapter 5 (starting on page 71). \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“I haven't a clue how to do salary negotiation. Help!” See chapter 7 (starting on page 121).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“There are no jobs out there, so I'm thinking of starting my own business. Where do I begin?” See chapter 9 (starting on page 147).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Since I'm out of work, I'd like to use this opportunity to find more purpose and sense of mission in my next job. How do I do that?” See pages 15, 179, and 269.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What are the ten biggest mistakes made during interviews?”\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eSee page 92.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“How is the way employers hunt for people different from the way people hunt for employers?” See page 44.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“How do I figure out what my best skills are?” See pages 201+.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If I decide I need some career counseling, how do I avoid getting 'taken'?” See Appendix b (starting on page 288).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I had a job dealing with manufacturing. Now it's gone. How do I find jobs in related fields?” See page 45.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I'd like to emphasize my traits in my next job interview, but I don't have 'a trait vocabulary.' Got any lists?” See page 50.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I have a handicap. How can I get around it, in interviews?” See page 57.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I am painfully shy. I dread interviewing. What can I do?” See page 62.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I want to use a resume. What should I include?” See Chapter 5 (starting on page 71).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In general, what are employers looking for?” See page 48.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“How long should I expect my job-hunt to last?” See page 32.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I'm over fifty. What special problems do I face when I go job-hunting? ” See chapter 10 (starting on page 167).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I'm just starting on my job-hunt. I know 'networking' is important. I haven't got a network. How do I build one from scratch?” See page 86.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eParachute has all the answers you're looking for and more. It's the guide that millions of job-hunters have turned to for more than three decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll books at Vastela are pre-owned. Condition varies from good to near-new. No book is sold in unacceptable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vastela Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58421253898614,"sku":null,"price":8.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7144\/1981\/files\/9781580082709.jpg?v=1786183660","url":"https:\/\/www.vastelabooks.com\/products\/9781580082709","provider":"Vastela Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}