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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
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0 lbs
Product Group
Book
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ISBN
1607745771

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10
1607745771
ISBN-13
9781607745778
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202404041

Product Key Features

Edition
3
Book Title
What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens, Third Edition : Discover Yourself, Design Your Future, and Plan for Your Dream Job
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
School & Education, Sociology / General, Careers / Job Hunting, Careers, Business & Economics
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Revised
Genre
Young Adult Nonfiction, Social Science, Business & Economics
Author
Carol Christen, Richard N. Bolles
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
8.2 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2014-046344
Reviews
"Discover and explore your personal path with the help of this excellent book. Use Christen's step-by-step exercises, along with careful planning and hard work, to launch a successful career." --Steven Roy Goodman, educational consultant and coauthor of College Admissions Together   "After long nights of losing sleep and worrying about what career would both satisfy me and benefit my life in the future, I found my answer among the many informative and interactive pages of this book. It has lead me down the right track toward the profession of my dreams and taught me a lot about myself along the way." --Alison Mantell, college freshman at Montana State University
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
650.140835
Table Of Content
CONTENTS Acknowledgments vi My Parachute vii Preface to the Third Edition viii Introduction 1 PART ONE / DISCOVER YOUR DREAM JOB: And Plot to Get It 3 1 / What You Love to Do: Your Favorite and Best Skills 6 2 / Who You Love to Work With: Your Favorite Types of People 26 3 / Where You Love to Be: Your Ideal Work Environment 34 4 / Your Parachute Describes Your Dream Jobs 42 PART TWO / ON THE WAY TO YOUR FUTURE: Help If You Don't Know Where to Go 59 5 / What Do I Do Now? Make the Most of High School 61 6 / What Do I Do Next? Make the Most of the Best and Least Expensive Higher Education 86 7 / Goal Setting: Keep Yourself Motivated and Move Forward 103 8 / Social Media: The New Normal 109 PART THREE / LAND YOUR DREAM JOB: Create Your Ideal Life . . . and More 129 9 / Search for Your Dream Job: Finding the Best Fit 130 10 / Hiring Interviews: The Scoop 150 11 / Trends and Your Career 161 12 / Beyond Your Dream Job: Create the Life You Want 171 About the Authors 181 Index 182
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
This updated career guide for teens draws on the principles of What Color Is Your Parachute? to help high school and college students zero in on their favorite skills and find their perfect major or career. No idea what you want to be? No worries! This fun, rewarding guide draws on the time-tested principles of the career classic What Color Is Your Parachute? to help you discover your passions, skills, and potential college majors and dream jobs. Why now? Because when you identify your interests and passions early, you can make informed decisions on what additional schooling (and tuition debt) makes sense for your chosen field. With fresh updates on the specific challenges of today's job-market, this new edition features activities and advice on information interviewing, social media, internships, and more. Most importantly, it's packed with big-picture advice that will set you up to land the job that's perfect for who you are--and who you want to be., This updated career guide for teens draws on the principles of What Color Is Your Parachute? to help high school and college students zero in on their favorite skills and find their perfect major or career. No idea what you want to be? No worries This fun, rewarding guide draws on the time-tested principles of the career classic What Color Is Your Parachute? to help you discover your passions, skills, and potential college majors and dream jobs. Why now? Because when you identify your interests and passions early, you can make informed decisions on what additional schooling (and tuition debt) makes sense for your chosen field. With fresh updates on the specific challenges of today's job-market, this new edition features activities and advice on information interviewing, social media, internships, and more. Most importantly, it's packed with big-picture advice that will set you up to land the job that's perfect for who you are--and who you want to be.
LC Classification Number
HF5381.B63513 2016

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