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About this book
Mastering Networking isn't just another job search book, it's a wake-up call.
If you've been endlessly applying online, tweaking your CV for every role, and hearing nothing but silence, you're not alone. The truth is, the job market has changed, and your approach needs to change with it.
Today, opportunity doesn't come to those who apply blindly. It comes to those who are visible, connected, and take control of their careers through meaningful networking. The candidate experience is broken. Algorithms rule. Applications vanish into black holes. But behind the noise lies the Connected Job Market, where decisions are made before jobs are even posted. You're only a few conversations away.
Inside, you'll learn how companies actually hire and how to reverse-engineer the process to your advantage. Discover how to self-promote authentically, even if you hate "networking." Learn to build a standout LinkedIn profile, use the right keywords, and tell compelling stories that make hiring managers remember you. You'll also master how to navigate interviews and get to "yes" faster, even in tough panel settings.
Most importantly, you'll learn how to build genuine relationships, online and in person, and how to dig the well before you need it. From reframing rejection to building long-term leverage, this book gives you the tools, mindset, and strategies to stand out and land the job you deserve.
Whether job hunting, career shifting, or done being ghostedāthis is your guide to taking back control and opening doors that wouldn't open on their own.
Stop waiting. Start connecting. Your next opportunity is closer than you think.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Description
- Contents
- List of Figures
- Foreword
- Chapter 1 My Last Job Interview and āThe Connected Job Marketā
- Chapter 2 Recruitment: A Changed Industry
- Chapter 3 The Need to Differentiate
- Chapter 4 Headhunters and Confidential Hire
- Chapter 5 Being Out of Work
- Chapter 6 LinkedIn and Building a Powerful Presence
- Chapter 7 Degrees of Connectivity, How to Network Effectively, and Being a Good Servant to Your Network
- Chapter 8 The Advertised Route: Techniques to Enhance Success
- Chapter 9 Everyone Should Be a Salesperson. Find your Sales Philosophy
- Chapter 10 Fear and Inertia
- Chapter 11 Dust Off Your Best Stories and Your CV for Best Impact
- Chapter 12 Enhanced Interview Preparation
- Chapter 13 Shaping the Interview Process and Post-Interview Strategies
- Chapter 14 Showcasing Your Cultural Fit
- Chapter 15 Optimizing Your Personal Brand
- Chapter 16 Ageism and the Stigma of Being Perceived as āOverqualifiedā
- Conclusion
- About the Author
- Index