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Mentioned in 11 episodes

What Color Is Your Parachute?

A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career Changers

Book • 1970

Richard N. Bolles

What Color Is Your Parachute?

is more than a job-hunting book; it is a guide to discovering one's passions, values, and transferable skills to design a fulfilling career.

The book, updated annually, provides advice on networking, resume writing, interviewing, and salary negotiation.

It features the renowned 'Flower Exercise,' a self-assessment tool that helps readers identify their ideal career paths.

With over ten million copies sold, it has been a trusted resource for people at various stages of their careers, from those seeking their first job to those considering a career change.

Mentioned by

Dave Stachowiak

Melanie Mitchell Wexler

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Recommended by

Jimmy Carr

as a workbook for self-reflection and career exploration.

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Mentioned as the best-selling career advice book of all time.

Part 1: What makes for a dream job?

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

in the discussion about the origins of the "follow your passion" career advice.

Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon Returns

Mentioned by

Tammy Peterson

as a career-finding book that helped her narrow down what she might do.

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Mentioned by Ethan for its advice on treating job searching as a full-time occupation.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about workaholism.

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Mentioned by

Rebecca Maddox

, referring to the approach she took when thinking about switching careers.

When Prestige Isn't Enough: Rebecca's Career Change From Politics to Purpose

Mentioned by

Zach Moore

as a source of inspiration for categorizing professional skills.

How to Identify and Talk About Your Transferable Skills, with Zach Moore

Referenced as a 2.0 version by

Jason Wachob

.

607: A proven method to find purpose in life & work | Suzy Welch

Mentioned by

Jeff Spies

as a resource for people who are unsatisfied with their career and want to figure out next steps.

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Recommended by

Melanie Mitchell Wexler

as a classic guide to job hunting and career change.

122. Melanie Mitchell Wexler - Career Coach | Resume, LinkedIn™, Job Search & Interview Specialist | Former Recruiter

Mentioned in the context of the origin of the "follow your passion" concept.

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Recommended by

Dave Stachowiak

as a resource for career shifts and change.

494: Embracing Management and Empathy, with Bonni Stachowiak

Recommended by

Mac Prichard

as a resource for goal setting in career development.

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Recommended by

Jimmy Carr

as a career guidebook.

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Recommended by

Maria Rio

as a resource with an exercise called "the flower" for finding the right role.

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