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What color is your parachute? : a practical manual for job-hunters and career-changers / Richard N. Bolles.
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Bolles, Richard Nelson
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Language
English
Εdition
2016 edition / revised Edition.
Published/Created
Berkeley, California : Ten Speed Press, an Imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, [2015]
©2015
Description
353 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Job hunting
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Series
Bolles, Richard Nelson. Parachute library
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Parachute library
Summary note
"What Color Is Your Parachute? is the world's most popular job-hunting guide, revised and updated annually...This 2016 edition features the latest studies and perspectives on today's job-market, including proven strategies for finding jobs even when everyone tells you there are none. Career expert Richard N. Bolles reveals surprising advice on what works--and what doesn't--so you can focus your efforts on tactics that yield results. This helpful manual shares proven tips for writing impressive resumes and cover letters, as well as guidance for effective networking, confident interviewing, and the best salary negotiating possible. But it goes beyond that by helping you to zero in on your ideal job--and life--with its classic Flower Exercise."--Page 4 of cover.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
It's a Whole New World for Job-Hunters
Google Is Your New Resume
There Are Over Eight Million Vacancies Available Each month
Sixteen Tips About Interviewing for a Job
The Six Secrets of Salary Negotiation
What to Do When Your Job-Hunt Just Isn't Working
You Need to Understand More Fully Who You Are
You Get to Choose Where You Work
How To Deal with Any Handicaps You Have
The Five Ways to Choose/Change Careers
How to Start Your Own Business
The Blue Pages: Appendix A. Finding Your Mission in Life
Appendix B. A Guide to Dealing with Your Feelings While Out of Work
Appendix C. A Guide to Choosing a Career Coach or Counselor
Appendix D. Sampler Lists of Coaches
Appendix E. Recent Foreign Editions of What Color is Your Parachute?
The Final Word: Notes from the Author for This Edition
About the Author
Update 2017
Index
Additional Helpful Resources from the Author.
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What color is your parachute? 2016
ISBN
9781607746614 ((hardcover))
1607746611 ((hardcover))
160774662X ((paperback))
9781607746621 ((paperback))
OCLC
898228274
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