Networking for Job Search and Career Success, Second Edition

This book debunks the myths and misconceptions about networking, showing you how to cultivate and maintain rewarding professional relationships in a way that doesn't require using people, being a pest, or doing things that conflict with your personality and communication style. In addition to the how-to advice, the book includes helpful worksheets for putting the principles into practice. The appendices are packed with useful resources such as hundreds of professional and trade associations, Web sites, and books to enhance your networking skills. Whether you're looking for a job, a career direction, a promotion, or clients for a business, networking can work wonders in helping you reach your goals. (Originally titled Networking for Everyone.)