Networking for Job Search and Career Success [Paperback]

Michelle Tullier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2004

* The most comprehensive networking book available—readers learn every aspect from preparation, to actual network, to follow-through!
* Helps readers advance their job search, manage their careers, and develop their businesses!

Whether you are looking for jobs, promotions, or new clients for their businesses, networking can work wonders in helping them reach their goals. "Networking for Job Search and Career Success" covers the nuts and bolts of how, where, why, and with whom to network, and also addresses the psychological issues such as personality differences and importance of the right attitude.

Please note: the author considers herself an introvert who did not come by networking naturally and had to acquire it as a learned skill.

The appendices are packed with useful resources such as hundreds of professional and trade associations, websites, and books to enhance networking skills.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

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."
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About the Author

Michelle Tullier has been a career counselor for the past two decades and continues to coach hundreds of job seekers and entrepreneurs each year. She has had clients from Fortune 500 companies, career coached at Monster.com, and taught at New York University among other places. She is currently a Senior Career Management Consultant with Right Management Consultants. Tullier has authored "The Unofficial Guide to Acing the Interview" and "Job Notes: Cover Letters."

Product Details

• Paperback: 372 pages
• Publisher: Jist Publishing; 2 edition (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593570678
• ISBN-13: 978-1593570675
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must read" for people in transition, September 26, 2007

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Alex Freund "Career Coach" (Princeton, NJ) - See all my reviews
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I am a Career Coach and as a matter of practice I ask all my clients to read Michelle Tullier's book on networking. This is the Bible for all those in transition. Regardless of the individual's background, position that s/he has held or whatever they are seeking in the future this book guides the reader through all the important elements that are required for successful networking. I have used this book extensively while I was in transition and "fell in love with it" since I found it so thorough, resourceful and helpful. The value that one gets out of this book is by far exceeding its minimal cost. Some of my clients purchased this book as used (in excellent condition) for less than the shipping cost.
I highly recommend it and applaud Michelle for doing such a good job with it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding resource!!!, September 26, 2005

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J. Englund (MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Networking for Job Search and Career Success (Paperback)

If you are looking to purchase just one book on networking, look no further. This book not only has answers to standard networking questions, but also addresses topics that I have not come across in other networking books, such as "networking for introverts." (Yes, there is hope for us yet!)

Especially useful are the appendices which list, by industry, ideas for possible networking contacts and and websites. Kudos to Dr. Tullier for her on-the-mark advice and insight.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, April 18, 2010

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Arthur Bueno (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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This is a fantastic, well-written book that outlines the fundamentals of networking and job search communications. It's like a "What Color Is Your Parachute?" for networking, with a little less gloss. She should release an updated second edition with chapters on social media.