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Book Review: What Color is Your Parachute Workbook

Written by Richard Nelson Bolles

Topic: Career TransitionPublished March 12, 2008
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This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Career Change. Though many careers are meant to be lifelong ones, sometimes change can be good - but there's a lot more to changing careers than simply updating your resume and qualifications. A thorough understanding of the intricacies of career change can be critical to your success. Stacey Mayo is the Official Guide to Career Change.nnWhat Color Is Your Parachute? Workbook, by Richard Nelson Bolles, is a valuable resource for people interested in Career Change, and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

nBook Description

n Richard Nelson Bolles presents an updated version of one of the most widely acclaimed exercises from PARACHUTE, the Flower. This highly effective tool, reproduced here in handy workbook form, helps readers target their ideal work situation. Simple step-by-step worksheets focus on translating personal interests into marketable job skills as well as often-ignored issues such as spiritual or emotional fulfillment in the workplace. These exercises are easy to do yet thought provoking. When completed, the workbook will present you with a full picture of your ideal job. From the Publishern* A completely revised and updated version of the WORKBOOK (the first since 1998) to complement PARACHUTE 2006.nn* Includes the Flower exercise, an acclaimed PARACHUTE tool that helps career seekers determine their ideal work situation.

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About the Author

n This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Career Change. The Official Guide to Career Change is Stacey Mayo. A well-known coach with a wide following, Stacey Mayo, a.k.a. “The Dream Queen,” was a pioneer in the now-booming coaching industry. Stacey established the Center for Balanced Living in 1995 as a vehicle to carry out her life’s work. As director of the Center, she and a team of powerful coaches have assisted thousands of people across the nation in living out their dreams with amazing results.

Additional Resources covering Career Change can be found at: Website Directory for Career Change Articles on Career Change Products for Career Change Discussion Board Stacey Mayo, the Official Guide To Career Change

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