What color is your parachute? : a practical manual for job-hunters and career-changers / Richard N. Bolles.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

I'm desperate: how can a book help? -- A grammar and language note -- The basics for job-hunters and career-changers : How to find hope -- The seven secrets about the job-market today -- The best and worst ways to look for jobs -- Life/work planning: designing a plan of attack -- You need to understand more fully who you are -- Networking and social media -- Five ways to chose or change careers -- Do I really need a resume? -- Sixteen tips about interviewing -- How to deal with handicaps (real or imagined) -- The six secrets of salary negotiation -- Starting your own business -- The pink pages : Appendices: A. Finding your mission in life -- B. A guide to dealing with your feelings while out of work -- C. A guide to choosing a career coach or counselor -- D. Sampler list of coaches.

Based on Bolles' acclaimed FLOWER exercise, this easy-to-use workbook focuses on translating personal interests into marketable job skills. This companion guide also explores often-ignored issues such as emotional and spiritual fulfillment in the workplace.