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| 1. | Best Version Yet! |
| (NY) February 22, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I think Richard Bolles really understands the job market better than
anyone, and explains it with compasion to the reader with a healthy dose
of pragmatism necessary for anyone to be aware of. I particularly liked... read full review |
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| 2. | worth reading and rereading--savvy advice |
| (Houston, TX United States) February 13, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Richard Bolles has published a new version of this book every year. I read
it first in college and used it extensively when I worked as a career
counselour. I also used it for career seminars. I can honestly say that
every... read full review |
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| 3. | Do something good for yourself!! |
| (Topeka, Kansas United States) January 11, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Mr. Bolles' book helped me to realize a potential in me that I'd overlooked
through simple writing exercises, the real statistics of typical job
searching techniques, and the stats on the endeavors of... read full review |
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| 4. | A good source of encouragement and advice |
| (Lincoln, CA USA) August 1, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This is an excellent book. The author has done a great job in pulling
together the elements which spell success in the quest for employment. I
recommend it.Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D., author of "The Accelerated Job
Search" docwifford@msn.com |
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| 5. | Best Job Hunting book on the market! |
| (Richardson, TX United States) May 1, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I bought "What Color is Your Parachute?" in about 1984. I've
used the techniques it teaches several times, not only to get the jobs I
wanted, but also in other areas of my life.The first time I used the
techniques... read full review |
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| 6. | A Timeless Help |
| (Santa Clara, CA USA) March 8, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I owned various copies of this book many years ago but was not ready to tap
into the potential I sensed it would release in me. Instead I pursued a
long path toward education and training as a counselor, but then came... read full review |
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| 7. | theb best i have seen |
| (atlanta) January 13, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| excellent for not only looking at jobs but learning who you are and where
to live and the type of people you most enjoy |
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| 8. | Excellent Book for all ages! |
| (Des Moines, Iowa United States) June 8, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This book is great for people of all ages! It really helps you find your
niche in life by doing a little soul searching. I was able to identify my
strengths and use them to get a job I love! This book should be a part of... read full review |
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| 9. | What Color is your parachute - 2000- |
| (Salt Lake City, Utah USA) December 15, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I bought 'What Color is your parachute?' and I love it! I read it all the
way through and even started filling out the workbook. I am currently
going through the book again with a high-lighter. Well done Mr. Bolles!... read full review |
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| 10. | The perennial classic! |
| (Singapore) December 15, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Even though Mr Bolles may have written this book for the American audience,
I personally beleive the ideas, exercise and thoughts expressed are
applicable globally. Even if you are not looking for a job or thinking of... read full review |
