Highly Effective Networking by Orville Pierson

Highly Effective Networking

Meet the Right People and Get a Great Job

Orville Pierson

Red Wheel Weiser LLC · Print & ebook · February 15, 2009

Virtually all job hunting experts agree that networking is the best way to find a great job.

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Genres
Job Hunting & Careers, Interview Prep, Career Development
Published
Red Wheel Weiser LLC, February 15, 2009

About this book

Virtually all job hunting experts agree that networking is the best way to find a great job. But most people don't have connections to the decision-makers who do the hiring. And "networking" books, which are mostly written by and for salespeople, suggest aggressive tactics, often confusing these with real networking. They focus on building a powerful network over the course of a lifetime. But when you need a new job, you don't have time to build a huge, powerful network.

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You've got to use the network you already have. Orville Pierson, a top expert in job hunting, tells you how to succeed by effectively using your current circle of contacts. He cuts through the myths and misunderstandings to show you how millions of job hunters have networked their way to great new jobs. Highly Effective Networking empowers you to: - Use a small network to reach dozens of insiders and decision-makers. - Get the right message to the right people, even if you have never met them. - Create a project plan to organize your networking efforts. - Speak effectively and comfortably with your networking contacts. - Talk to decision-makers before the job opening is announced. Networking in job hunting is different than other networking. You don't have to hobnob with the rich and famous. There's no need for aggressive sales tactics. You just need to understand how real networking fits into your job search, and then be systematic about doing it.

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Job Hunting & Careers99%
Career Development32%
Interview Prep27%

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Publisher categories

  • Career Strategy
  • Negotiating
  • Business Skills
Authors
Orville Pierson
Publisher
Red Wheel Weiser LLC
Published
February 15, 2009
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Career Strategy