What Color Is Your Parachute? 2021
Some things in life change, while others stay the same. What Color Is Your Parachute? 2021: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success is a classic read that has stood the test of time because of the value it offers. A gem of a book, rewritten and republished annually, proposing concrete instruction and recommendations for jobseekers and those looking for a career change.
The editions may be altered but the fundamental memo remains the same: it’s completely conceivable to change careers and reinvent oneself with a plan and purpose. Welcoming news for anyone struggling to find a new path. Start with a belief and understanding. After all, anything is possible for the prepared mind. There can be no substitute for preparation. Change is a constant. Embrace it.
The book does a fine job mentioning something we often dismiss. A true job search takes time. It is not an overnight success story that can be rushed. Patience and understanding are required. Today’s world is different, roles are changing, and more candidates tend to apply for the same role. Keep steady and calm, march onward with consistency and purpose. Conviction and patience will prevail.
Another takeaway reinforces an important idea. An online resume is worth the same value as one’s printed version. The significance of this concept grows as the digital landscape evolves. Every human creates a digital footprint for anyone to view so watch the words, images, and likes because they all matter. Leave goodness and positivity on your trail because there is an abundance of negativity and hatred around today. Aim to create a positive movement. Someone will thank you.
This book places the shift back on the reader. Take the time to better understand your strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes. The “parachute” approach is to work on ourselves and become more mindful of who we truly are. The job search starts and ends with you. We are humans and we deal with humans. As a result, we require a true human touch. Spend time reflecting and crafting the right approach as opposed to spamming another’s inbox. The human touch always triumphs in the end.
With love,
Vedran Agovic
