Highly Effective Networking: Meet the Right People and Get a Great Job

by Orville Pierson

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1601630506
• ISBN13: 9781601630506
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Career Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Effective Networkin

This is well written and informative book. It is a must read for any job seeker. It is a great reference to assist how to best make connections to find a new job. It is easy to read and understand. Highly Effective Networking: Meet the Right People and Get a Great Job

Inspiring and practical advice

This is the second of Orville Pierson books that I've read. Again he did not disappoint. He writes in a very approachable, encouraging way, backed by years of professional experience in helping people find jobs. The way Pierson describes networking convinces even a diehard introvert like me that it's possible to use his version of networking to get to my next job!

Helpful Book on a Critical Process

As a career counselor I was delighted to read Orville's book as it's clear, easy to follow and demystifies networking. One of his points is that these need to be "comfortable" conversations--not cold calling. He also keeps the focus on networking clear: reaching insiders and hiring managers. My advice is read this book and follow these steps--you won't regret it!

Pierson offers a practical guide to networking

As a follow-up to his excellent first book "The Unwritten Rules of a Highly Effective Job Search" Pierson presents a practical guide to networking. Real networking comes easy for some but for those of us that struggle with it Pierson offers a practical structured guide. He explores and explodes the myths of what networking is and shows that real networking involves: 1:An authentic conversation 2:Common interest 3:Information exchange It is as the title states a guide to "effective" networking and that's what is all about, isn't it?

Career Coach's Recommendation

One word describes this book, FABULOUS! This is a must read for everyone who is in job search. Whether you consider yourself "networking challenged" a "networking guru" or a "forever novice", Orville does an excellent job at creating a recession proof, systemized approach to networking which will help even you!