"The best advice I can give on navigating one-on-one networking is to check out The 20-Minute Networking Meeting. Follow their advice and your meeting will be a well-crafted success." - USA Today College
*WINNER - USA Best Book Award - College Guides Category!
Part of the award-winning 20-Minute Networking Meeting series, the Graduate Edition is a simple, step-by-step guide written expressly for job-seeking grads, whether two-year, four-year, trade school, graduate or doctoral level, and shows you how to use your educational background to express your professional experience. This includes anyone that has gone back to school!
 Built using the acclaimed The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Executive Edition networking model lauded by business leaders around the world, the Graduate Edition shows you how to develop the most important career-making skillset in business--networking. 
Taking the best elements of the best networkers from a wide array of industries and professions, combined with 40 years of the authors' professional networking experience, the Graduate Edition culminates in a highly productive networking approach from a hiring perspective. 
In this book, learn what networking (really) is, and how to: 
<ul>
<li>Master the 5 most important parts of a networking meeting </li>
<li>Create a networking agenda </li>
<li>Construct key questions to lead a discussion</li>
<li>Write networking emails to people you don't know</li>
<li>Expand your professional network with more names </li>
<li>Break into the "Invisible/Hidden Job Market" (where over 70% of all jobs are obtained)</li>
<li>Make a networking meeting more effective, efficient, and mutually beneficial</li>
<li>Execute the above (and much more)-- inside of 20 minutes </li>
<li>Maintain your new network throughout your career!</li>
</ul>
Chockfull of real-world scenarios, short stories, meeting examples, and dozens of tips and observations from students, hiring authorities and recruiting experts, the Graduate Edition is an end-to-end lesson on job-search networking founded on the premises of gratitude, positivity, and reciprocity.
Specifically constructed to clarify and simplify networking for even the most introverted networker, the Graduate Edition is rounded out with a complete set of readiness worksheets that guide the reader through actual networking preparation, with fully written stories that show the entire The 20-Minute Networking Meeting model in action. 
Take control of your job-search - and your career!
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The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Graduate Edition: Learn to Network. Get a Job.

Business & Money

Perez, Nathan A.

Ballinger PhD, Marcia

Business Culture

Career Innovations Press

*WINNER - International Book Award - Career category! *WINNER - National Indie Excellence Award - Career category! *FINALIST - Foreword INDIES Book of the Year! *FINALIST - USA Best Book Award - Career category! *SILVER - Axiom Business Book Award - Career category! Welcome to The 20-Minute Networking Meeting!This book will successfully serve any job-seeker from any background—field sales to customer service; doctor to bartender; teacher to derrickman; legal aid to construction; retail to management. All you need is desire; the rest is in this book! Built using the acclaimed The 20-Minute Networking Meeting—Executive Edition networking model lauded by business leaders around the world, the Professional Edition puts you in control of your job-search discussions and, ultimately, your career. Taking the best elements of the best networkers from a multitude of industries and professions, combined with 40 years of the authors’ own experience, the Professional Edition culminates in a highly productive networking approach from a hiring perspective. In this book, learn what networking (really) is, and how to: •Master the 5 most important parts of a networking meeting •Create a networking agenda •Construct key questions to lead a discussion •Expand a professional network with more names •Break into the “Invisible/Hidden Job Market” (where over 70% of all jobs are obtained) •Make a networking meeting more effective, efficient, and mutually beneficial •Execute the above (and much more)— inside of 20 minutes •Maintain your new network throughout your career! Chock full of real-world scenarios, short stories, meeting examples, and dozens of tips and observations from hiring authorities and recruiting experts, the Professional Edition is an end-to-end lesson on job-search networking, founded on the premises of gratitude, positivity, and reciprocity. Specifically constructed to clarify and simplify networking for job-search, the Professional Edition was written for even the most introverted networker and is rounded out with a complete set of readiness worksheets that guide the reader through actual networking preparation, with fully written stories that show the entire The 20-Minute Networking Meeting model in action.Also from Career Innovations Press: The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Graduate Edition The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Veterans Edition The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Executive Edition

The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Professional Edition: Learn to Network. Get a Job.

When the stakes are high and you really want the job, advice from an expert is essential. In this straightforward and practical guide, executive search expert and author of the acclaimed book The 20-Minute Networking Meeting, Marcia Ballinger, spells out exactly what it takes to win your executive interview and get the job offer. In this book, Marcia reveals: *What really goes on during an interview, from the other side of the desk *How to prepare for a variety of interviews, and position yourself for success *The very best answers to the most common interview questions This practical book is full of real-world stories, examples and dos and don’ts. It lays out the best way to plan for an interview, the right approach to any type of interview, and is a must-read for any job candidate.

Winning the Executive Interview

Job Hunting & Careers

Welcome to The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Veterans Edition! This book will successfully serve any veteran job-seeker from any armed-services background, no matter your rank or professional experience.
Built using the multi-award-winning The 20-Minute Networking Meeting networking model lauded by business leaders around the world, the Veterans Edition puts you in control of your job-search discussions and, ultimately, your career. Learn, step-by-step, the most important civilian skill in finding employment: How to network for a job.
Taking the best elements of the best networkers from a multitude of industries and professions, combined with over 50 years of the authors' own experience, the Veterans Edition culminates in a highly productive networking approach designed specifically for veterans, for any kind of job search, from a hiring perspective.
In this book, learn what networking (really) is, and how to: 
<ul>
<li>Master the 5 most important parts of a networking meeting</li>
<li>Create a networking agenda</li>
<li>Construct key questions to lead a discussion</li>
<li>Incorporate and express your service experience in civilian meetings</li>
<li>Expand a professional network with more names</li>
<li>Break into the "Invisible/Hidden Job Market" (where over 70% of all jobs are obtained)</li>
<li>Make a networking meeting more effective, efficient, and mutually beneficial</li>
<li>Execute the above (and much more)-- inside of 20 minutes</li>
<li>Maintain your new network throughout your career!</li>
</ul>
Chock full of real-world scenarios, short stories, meeting examples, and dozens of tips and observations from hiring authorities, executives, recruiting experts, and fellow veterans, the Veteran Edition is an end-to-end lesson on job-search networking, founded on the premises of gratitude, positivity, and reciprocity.
Specifically constructed to clarify and simplify networking for job-search, the Veterans Edition was written for even the most introverted networker and is rounded out with a complete set of readiness worksheets and checklists that guide the reader through actual networking preparation, with fully written stories that show the entire The 20-Minute Networking Meeting model in action.
Also from Career Innovations Press The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Professional Edition The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Graduate Edition The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Executive Edition

The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Veterans Edition: Learn to Network. Get a Job.

Have you been thinking about a career change? Does the nonprofit sector sound like it might be for you?\nIn "Make the Jump: Reinvent Your Career in the Nonprofit Sector” you'll learn what nonprofit executive search leader Marcia Ballinger has figured out after working with hundreds of nonprofit organizations and counseling thousands of executives. If you: Are feeling like you want to “give back” Would like to work for an organization that is “mission driven” Want to do work that benefits society Seek to feel more inspired and fulfilled by your contributions 
This book is for you!\nThe Goal\nThe goal of "Make the Jump: Reinvent Your Career in the Nonprofit Sector" is two-fold:\nFirst, you’ll get an overview of the nonprofit sector along with a reality check so you can discern if making the jump is right for you.\nNext, you’ll get step by step guidance on how to secure a role at a nonprofit. Resumes, cover letters, interviews, and networking tips are included. You’ll also learn about a number of ways that you can “get into a nonprofit” that don’t include securing a full-time permanent job.\nResources Included in This Book:\nThis book contains no-nonsense advice intended for people who want the straight scoop about what it takes to get into the nonprofit sector and be successful once you arrive.\nSpecific topics include: Why a Nonprofit? Stories of folks who “made the jump” What Nonprofits Want Getting Hired in a Nonprofit Role Searching for Nonprofit Roles (Resumes, recruiters and rallying your network) Nailing the Nonprofit Interview Derailers Getting Hired Sticking the Landing Ten Ways to Make the Jump 
What People Are Saying about "Make the Jump":\n“This book is your jumping-off point and a handy, insightful roadmap to forge your new career as a difference-maker in the non-profit sector.” 
Joseph Daniel McCool 
Author of Deciding Who Leads and Founder, The McCool Group\n“This is a masterpiece for anyone who is serious about a JUMP from the cor- porate to nonprofit sector.” 
Christopher J. King, PhD, MHSc, FACHE 
Chair, Health Systems Administration, Georgetown University\n“When I was making my own JUMP from big time college athletic coaching, “reinventing” myself, Marcia helped me with my next chapter. With her guidance and support, I built a business that is soaring, a nonprofit organization that is amazing, and currently serve on three boards. Make sure you read this book.” 
Pam Borton 
Senior Executive Coach, Global Executive Team Coach, Professional Speaker, Author\n“This is one of those go-to books on your shelf that will be highlighted in yellow and the pages dog-eared. I guarantee that you’ll reference before every informational meeting, interview, and call with recruiter if you are thinking about doing meaningful work that impacts lives in the nonprofit sector.” 
Anne Pryor 
LinkedIn Expert, Career Coach, Lovitude\n“Marcia Ballinger has written a must-read and must-follow book for all who are considering moving from the business world into a leadership role in nonprofits. Her connections and stories will resonate with each turn of the page.” 
Diana Pierce 
News Anchor (retired); Host, What’s Next: For Those Past 50\n“Many need to keep earning an income, but they also want work that more directly reflects their values and beliefs. How to make the transition? Marcia Ballinger taps into her many years of experience to offer readers a practical blueprint.” 
Chris Farrell 
Marketplace Senior Economics Contributor, American Public Media Group

Make the Jump: Reinvent Your Career in the Nonprofit Sector

Artisan Digital

Independently published

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The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Graduate Edition: Learn to Network. Get a Job.

The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Professional Edition: Learn to Network. Get a Job.

Winning the Executive Interview

The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Veterans Edition: Learn to Network. Get a Job.

Make the Jump: Reinvent Your Career in the Nonprofit Sector

Winning the Executive Interview