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...

• 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!