The things school never taught us about the job-hunt --
The three essential life skills --
The five best ways to hunt for a job (and the five worst) --
The nature of the job-market --
How much help is the internet? --
How to deal with handicaps --
Resumes: how to get in to see an employer --
Interviews: the employer's fears --
Salary negotiation: getting paid what you're worth --
When the unexpected happens: how to deal with change --
On this restless, unpredictable, ever-changing earth: how to pick a new place to live --
In this restless, unpredictable ever-changing job-market: how to choose a new career --
In the restless, unpredictable, ever-changing worklife of yours: how to start your own business --
Resuming the search to find your dream --
The reawakening --
The three secrets to finding that dream job of yours --
What skills do you most enjoy using --
Where do you want to use your skills? --
How do you put it all together? --
How to find your mission in life --
Appendix: A guide to choosing a career coach.

What Color Is Your Parachute? is the world’s most popular job-hunting guide, revised and updated annually, with more than ten million copies sold. This 2016 edition features the latest studies and perspectives on today’s job-market, including proven strategies for finding jobs even when everyone tells you there are none. Career expert Richard N. Bolles reveals surprising advice on what works—and what doesn’t—so you can focus your efforts on tactics that yield results.
This helpful manual shares proven tips for writing impressive resumes and cover letters, as well as guidance for effective networking, confident interviewing, and the best salary negotiating possible. But it goes beyond that by helping you to zero in on your ideal job—and life—with its classic Flower Exercise. Whether you’re searching for your first job, were recently laid off, or are dreaming of a career change, What Color Is Your Parachute? will guide you toward fulfilling and prosperous work.