What Color Is Your Parachute for Teens: Discovering Yourself, Defining Your Future

Bolles, Richard N.; Christen, Carol; Blomquist, Jean M.

ISBN 10: 1580087132 / ISBN 13: 9781580087131

Published by Ten Speed Press, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: What Color Is Your Parachute for Teens: Discovering Yourself, Defining Your Future
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580087132
• ISBN 13: 9781580087131
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 10 ounces

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Synopsis

More than 35 years ago, the world was introduced to the revolutionary career guide and job-hunting manual, WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? Now, for the first time, Richard Nelson Bolles presents his career bible's central concepts for teen readers. With simpler, more direct language, the teen PARACHUTE teaches high school and college students to zero in on their favorite skills and then to apply that knowledge to finding their perfect college major or job. A significant addition to the Parachute Library, this book will provide guidance and inspiration to a whole new generation of job seekers.Draws on the timeless principles of the best-selling career book to provide high school students with a focused manual for choosing a career.Includes exercises and worksheets throughout.Features concrete, easy-to-understand job-hunting tips.

About the Author

RICHARD NELSON BOLLES is the best-selling author of WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? and has been a leader in the career development field for more than 35 years. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
CAROL CHRISTEN is a career strategist who has worked extensively with teenagers. She lives on California’s Central Coast.