First published over 50 years ago and updated annually, What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and is one of the most highly regarded career books in print.

Dr. Katharine Brooks has incorporated the late Richard Bolles’ long-trusted guidance with up-to-the-minute information and advice that job-hunters and career-changers need more than ever in 2022. You will find new strategies and updated information, case studies, and perspectives on today’s job market.

The core of this book remains Richard Bolles’ famed Flower Exercise, a unique self-inventory that has successfully guided millions of people. You will be taught to design your career plans around your key skills, knowledge, traits, and more. It was always Richard Bolles’ belief that the job market should not control your job search or satisfaction: you should be in control. And you can be in control—even with the current chaos of the job market and economy due to the pandemic.

This practical manual also provides essential tips for writing impressive resumes and cover letters, networking effectively, interviewing with confidence, and negotiating the best salary possible.

Whether you’re searching for your first job, were recently laid off, or are dreaming of a career change, What Color Is Your Parachute? 2022 will guide you toward a fulfilling and prosperous life’s work.