Job Hunting Resources and Advice from Veteran Career Guide, Dick Bolles

You are most likely familiar with the classic career handbook, What Color Is Your Parachute?, written by author, Dick Bolles.  Updated every year, its insights and exercises are as relevant as ever.  The companion website, JobHuntersBible.com, is full of excellent resources for conducting research, creating resumes and cover letters, and effectively using the Internet.  We encourage you to check it out.  In the following interview with Bolles, he shares his thoughts on how to find meaningful work, also known as “Right Livelihood”.  Espousing the belief that “any career can be a conscious career”, Dick emphasizes taking the time to understand your innate gifts and that your ideal occupation might come in a form that varies from your original dream.  There are several other good tips here, including always preparing to have alternatives because this puts you in a position of power.

“Interview with Dick Bolles.”