Abstract: Anyone who wishes to be self-sufficient needs to be able to maintain a revenue stream. This is doubly important for those who define self-sufficiency as building a 'nest egg' for a rainy day. This best-selling book on finding a job is a good place to start.
Keywords: book review, survival, psychology, job hunting, employment, earning a living, saving, preparing, nest-egg, introspection, goal setting, self-examination.

Title: 1998 What Color Is Your Parachute?: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career Changers
Author: Richard Nelson Bolles
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Date Published: October 1997
ISBN: 0898159318
Pages: 521 		Click below to buy the book
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CONTENTS

Book 1: What Color is Your Parachute?

Introduction

For the Impatient Job-Hunter

For the Determined Job Hunter and Career Changer When You Have Time and Persistence

Book 2: Parachute Workbook and Resource Guide

The Quick Job-Hunting Map

Researching

Job-Hunting Tips for Special Populations

Special Problems

How to Find Your Mission in Life

If You Decide You Need a Career Counselor

Epilogue: Resources for Career Counselors

This book is on my shelf awaiting further review.

     

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