The book is intended as a manual for the reader who has some career or job questions. Exercises (such as questions to answer and charts to complete) are provided for independent use by the learner who may then be able to use the data generated to make decisions, to get opinions from significant persons, and to act upon what has been learned. Topics considered in the book's nine chapters are: how to use the book, getting information on jobs and self, developing life plans, getting more information on personal skills, beginning to make a decision, writing a resume, participating in interviews, finding a job (with suggestions especially for college students, managers and executives, and women), and finding a government job. Appended material includes 13 articles related to career guidance, career change, and job searching; sample resumes; and feedback pages (for sending information to the author). A 53-item bibliography concludes the book. (Author/MS)