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Networking With a Purpose: The Informational Interview, Its Use, and Why it is a Valuable Tool

Author Brent M.Jones’s book: Networking with a Purpose

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023

5.0 out of 5 Stars “Unlocks the potential for your future”

This book offers invaluable insights for career changers facing the challenge of finding new opportunities. The book highlights the power of informational interviews, an underrated tool in the job market. Job seekers can build a strong network and gain a competitive edge with a step-by-step guide and sample questions. The strategies presented in the book go beyond landing a job and providing long-term career success. Don't wait until you're out of work to nurture your network; start informational networking now and unlock its potential for your future.


Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have Book When Looking For New Opportunities!

“Networking with a Purpose: The Informational Interview is the book everyone looking for a job needs. Jones explains that many hiring managers love to hire from within or hire people recommended to them by someone they trust. In these situations, these jobs rarely reach the posting stage. So, how do you land one? That’s where the informational interview and networking come into play. Jones gives excellent, practical advice to help you get into the industries you want and get one step closer to landing your dream job.

Jones’s writing is fantastic. It is so easy to read. He does a fantastic job explaining things and providing relatable examples. Every college or high school grad looking to enter the workforce must read this book. Learning to network appropriately will give them a leg up in the job market.”

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