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In PARACHUTE 2005, Bolles offers a completely new book for this uncertain job market, laying out a simple, step-by-step plan for finding meaningful work and mission despite our economy’s jobless recovery.

Featuring fresh explanations of old concepts and the introduction of new ideas, Bolles defines the distinctions between "resume jobs" and "grapevine jobs," between "passive job-hunting" and "active job-hunting," between "weak ties" and "strong ties," and much more. These are not normal times. And this is not your normal PARACHUTE. It faces squarely the "workquake" that is shaking up the job market around the world, and gives not only simple steps but steady hope.

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1.	Book Description
	In the last four years, the United States has lost 2.3 million jobs—the most in any four-year period since Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression. Currently, millions of workers are unemployed both in the United States... read full editorial
2.	From the Publisher
	*A completely revised and restructured PARACHUTE for 2005. *Focuses on the rising problem of unemployment in the economy’s current jobless recovery. *Offers new techniques to help job seekers find meaningful work and mission. *200,000 copy first printing.

Customer Reviews

	Consistently Helpful
	November 15, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
	Bolles has done it again with his 2005 update of his best seller What Color Is Your Parachute. I first used this book in the 90's and found it immensely helpful then as a recent college graduate. Now, as I struggle... read full review
	This book is THE one.
	(Abilene, Kansas) November 15, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
	No Question...if you want one book that lets you know all there is no about the jobs environment today...this is the one to buy!! All other books basically owe their existence to this writer...it is well organized, easy... read full review
	The single best book in the field
	(Abilene, Kansas) November 15, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
	If there is a single book out there for anyone looking for a job or thinking about changing jobs, "What Color Is Your Parachute?" is it. This book provides thorough and comprehensive advice that is both practical... read full review

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