cover image Networking for Job Search and Career Success

Networking for Job Search and Career Success

L. Michelle Tullier. Jist Publishing, $16.95 (372pp) ISBN 978-1-59357-067-5

Career counselor Tullier (Complete Idiot's Guide to Overcoming Procrastination) argues that networking is""by far the most effective job search method,"" and in this volume, she explains how to do it--and do it in a way that isn't obnoxious or unproductive. She offers advice for figuring out who's already in your network of contacts and coming up with strategies for meeting and building relationships with the right people. She then explains how to expand your network and use it as part of your job search or career climb. Along the way, she thoughtfully addresses networking challenges: when the people you're trying to network with are difficult to reach or make false promises; if you're introverted and the idea of networking is painful; or if you're a student and feel you have no connections. Finally, she offers tips for making networking a part of your life for the long run. That includes understanding that it's not an entirely selfish process, and that""the needs of people who help you should be as much on your mind as your own needs.""