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Parachute' What do you most love to do? Where do you most love to do it? How do you find such a job and persuade those employers to hire you? Career and business guru Richard ("Dick) "N. Bolles, who coined the terms "informational interview "and "transferable skills, "demystifies the entire job-search process, from resumes, interviewing, networking, salary negotiation, career coaches, how to start your own business, and more. Recent grads, workers laid-off mid-career, and people searching for an inspiring work-life change will all benefit from the support, encouragement, and nuts-and-bolts guidance -- What Color Is Your Parachute What other readers and reviewers are saying about -- --Alison Doyle, About.com Guide "If you go into the bookstore and find the section on jobs, careers, or networking--the reason that section even exists is because of Dick Bolles. "--G. L. Hoffman, JobDig "This book brought me back to life, caused me to rethink everything about myself and revived my passion for me to be my best self. "--Simi Kaila Are you ready to dust off your motivation, land a job, and live your best life?

Explains how to identify personal goals and interests and reveals how to apply that information toward obtaining satisfying employment, with tips on interviews, salary-negotiation techniques, and career searching online.