Resources

Webinars

Parachute is continually recording and presenting live webinars on career transition topics that are of interest to or are requested by individuals. Topics include:

• How to write a resume
• How to write a cover letter
• How to prepare for an interview
• How to market yourself and network

Books

The following books are included in your Parachute Pak:

	What Color Is Your Parachute?, Richard N. Bolles A practical manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers.
	Winning Resumes, Robin Ryan You'll create powerful, attention-grabbing resumes, avoid costly mistakes, and learn to sell yourself and your skills to the employers you want to work for.
	The Job-Loss Recovery Guide, Dr. Lynn Joseph A proven program for getting back to work--Fast!

Negotiating Your Salary: How to Make $1,000 a Minute , Jack Chapman "The most practical, down-to-eart, salary and raise manual yet-- revised and updated for the new millennium ."

Get Your Career in Gear Guidebook Seven steps to successful career transition management!

 

DVD's & CD's

Three DVD's are included in your Pak which were recorded live at a Parachute "Get Your Career In Gear" seminar in Pasadena, California. The presenters are Dr. Lynn Joseph, author of Job-Loss Recovery Guide, and Doug Frazier, CEO of Parachute and author of BusinessLife. The program features:

• Coping Skills to Bounce Back from Job Loss
• Developing a BusinessLife Plan
• Innovative Mental Imaging Technology
• Resume and Interviewing
• Action Planning

The Job-Loss Recovery Program 2 CD-Set, read by author, Dr. Lynn Joseph, is also included in your Parachute Pak. Dr. Joseph will guide you through 6 sesssions to:

• Overcome Job-Search Stress
• Resolve Job-Loss Grief and Shift to a Positive Attitude
• Improve Interview Performance
• Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem
• Land the Job of Your Choice

Career Value Cards

The Parachute Career Value Card Sort is a simple tool that allows you to prioritize your values in as little as five minutes. Fifty-four variables of work satisfaction-such as time freedom, precision work, power, technical competence and public contact are listed and described. This card sort will help you define your preferred career values.

This card sort was created by Career expert Richard L. Knowdell

Business Cards

Business cards are stepping stones to jobs and other business opportunities. When you meet people you need to get their information and give them yours. Order your free business cards online as soon as you get your Parachute Pak!

Salary Tools

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