what colour is my parachute

"What Color is Your Parachute?" is a self-help book by Richard Nelson Bolles intended for job-seekers. The book has been in print since 1970 and has been revised and updated annually since 1975. The book provides guidance on job hunting, career changes, networking, resume writing, and interviewing. The books title is a joke that Bolles made at a business meeting in 1968 when someone told him that he and several co-workers were "bailing out" of a failing organization, prompting Bolles to joke, "What color is your parachute?". The book has been well-received and has helped many people in their job search. However, the book does not provide information on the color of an actual parachute.