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Summary: You must know what you're looking for to find it!
Review: I've been using this book on & off for 16 years and have recommended it to everyone that is facing a career change. There is no better book to guide you through the process of defining exactly what you want, where it is and how you're going to get the interview and the job. YES it requires work on your part - but if you end up in a job that you love and get paid a great salary, isn't it worth it? You have to know what you like -inside and out - to be able to recognize it when you're looking for work. If you don't know what it is, you'll keep stumbling around and probably remain frustrated and confused. Take some time and do it the right way - buy Parachute and get busy!
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Summary: Short-Term Practical AND Long-Term Directional
Review: The 2001 version of WCIYP is logical, readable and immediately practical. The book provides tangible assistance to anyone trying to deal with either or both of the sometimes conflicting priorities of (1) 'What kind of work should I really be doing?' and (2) 'I need a job right now!', and it builds a bridge between the two. I found that completing the workbook (a separate purchase) was a useful and necessary part of the exercise.
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Summary: What Color is Your Parachute? 2000
Review: This book is a fantastic source of information for job hunters. It doesn't matter if you're fresh out of high school, college, or looking to change jobs at age 50! Everything you need to know about getting into the right job with the right company is in this book.
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Summary: It is time to deconstruct this book
Review: Someone, finally, has to tell the truth about this book, namely that for the person who is "on the beach" or in need of a JOB, not a Zen self-examination, WCIYP is an exercise in navel-gazing that is ideal for the Yuppie who has both time and money to explore What Do I Want To REALLY Do? and Where Do I Want To REALLY Do It? For a person with financial obligations and bills to pay, the book is about as useful as a screen door in a submarine or a peanut butter sandwich in the Sahara Desert. What Color, etc., is The Theory of The Leisure Class translated into nauseatingly real life. Only in America could something so foolish and New Age-istic make its author a rich man.
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Summary: The Bible For Anyone Looking For Job
Review: The title "What Color Is Your Parachute?" of the book intrigues me. After reading from cover to cover I realized that it should be required reading for anyone who wants to successfully carve out their own career niche. And this is not just for the person who's out of work. It is maybe even more valuable to those who are employed but not really happy with what they are doing.The "What Color Is Your Parachute?" is for many years the best-selling job hunter's book in the world revised and updated annually. This is the 30th anniversary edition.
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Summary: What do you really want to do with your life?
Review: For those of you who have reached the point in your life when you start asking the question:"What do I really want to do with my life?", this book is for you. It does not simply contain quick-fix job hunting techniques (although I suppose it could be effectively used for that), but instead guides you through the process of thoughfully examining your previous jobs and understanding what you like to do, what skills you have that you may be unaware of, and how to use this information to get a job that is ideal for you. This book is well-written and easy to follow. The exercises can help you to develop not only insight but also more confidence about the skills you have to offer an employer. After reading this book you will never again settle for just looking through the want-ads again!
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Summary: Not so excellent as it is hyped about...
Review: I purchased this book recently. Given the amount of praise Amazon's customers have given it, I expected it to help me resolve my indecision. (I have three major fields to choose from) Nope, it does not. It's a good book, but it doesnot come anywhere close to "The Pathfinder" (which in my opinion, is the BEST). Barbara and Paul Tieger's "Do what you are" is second. My view is that once you can target what you want, getting it is a lot easy. You will not then need any special techniques or tricks because your heart will show the way. Get "The Pathfinder" first and do all the exercises there. Maybe you won't need this one then.
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Summary: THE Book for career changers.
Review: If you are undecided about where you want your life to go, this is the book for you. If you are bored with your present position, this is the book for you. If you want to change fields, but aren't sure how, this is the book for you. If you are unsatisfied with you career and think you want/need a change this is THE book for you. It worked for me. As an Annapolis grad, I always thought I would be a career naval officer. I changed my mind four years ago and used this text to map out the direction I wanted my professional life to take. It has worked for all of my friends that have worked it. Don't short change yourself. Do all of the exercises in the book. Half-measures with regard to this book and the exercises will leave you dissatisfied and lost. Do the exercises as outlined and you will get the results. Good luck!
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Summary: A great com[panion to the text
Review: For someone wanting to get a quick start this is an excellent tool to use to get organized and moving. Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D., author of "The Accelerated Job Search" docwifford@msn.com
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Summary: Packed with job seeker advice and self-analysis tips!
Review: Richard Nelson Bolles' What Color Is Your Parachute 2000 appears in an updated 30th anniversary edition to present revised strategies for not just getting a job, but uncovering the elements in a job which will make it a winner. From identifying those in power to favorite working conditions, this is packed with advice and self-analysis tips.
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