Phyl Terry - Never Search Alone: The Job Seeker’s Playbook

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Finally, Phyl has taken all the advice that has helped me and so many others over the years and put it in writing. His book is as creative, insightful, and thoughtful as his professional advice. I recommend, without reservation, that this be your first step in your next job search!

Charlie Herrin, President, Technology, Product and Experience, Comcast

Never Search Alone was an incredibly timely and invaluable read for me at a critical point in my career. This book is a fascinating departure from job search resources that center the job as the ultimate gain from the search process. In providing highly actionable tactics for taking control of your career, Phyl transformed my perspective on the process of landing a new role from something stress-filled and tedious, to a career-affirming journey of in-depth self-discovery. While jobs may come and go, Phyl effectively teaches the reader how to cultivate and nurture something of infinite value a community of supporters who will advocate and advise you throughout the duration of your working life. I strongly believe this unique approach will lead job seekers not only to the role of a lifetime, but toward a career legacy marked by deep impact, rich relationships, and meaningful interpersonal connections.

Yetunde O. Duro-Emanuel, Venture Partner at Republic, Product Manager at Everly Health

Phyls book was so relevant for me, it felt like I was reading a thriller I couldnt put it down. Every chapter has nuggets of wisdom and gave me a playbook that supported me through my job search. Ive recommended this book to countless friends and former colleagues, and its my first gift to anyone who has been laid off. Dont search alone use Phyls book! You will get an amazing toolkit to find the right job for you now and set yourself up well for the future.

Priya Mathew Badger, Principal Product Manager, GoPuff

Never Search Alone completely revolutionized my preconceived notions of the job-search process. The lessons of patience and self-advocacy helped me land my first full-time role out of undergrad my dream job and I have no doubt Ill revisit this book again and again throughout my career.

Maslyn P., University of Virginia Class of 2022

This groundbreaking book is required reading for every job seeker. Surprising, practical, and full of examples informed by Phyls career working with thousands of executives, this book shows readers how to build a team to land a great job.

Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School

If you are like me, then youll be sorry you didnt read this book during your last job search. Make sure you read it for your next one.

Craig Hopkins, CIO, City of San Antonio

The job search can be really lonely, but Phyl teaches us how to build a village of support as a way to find roles we really love.

Linda Jiang, Designer, Creatable World (first gender-inclusive doll), Mattel

Phyl offers an actionable how-to playbook for not just landing a job (or promotion), but making the right move and getting the resources you need to succeed. Youll never think about promotions or job searching the same!

Jason Jedlinski, SVP Product Management, Wall Street Journal

Never Search Alone provides a simple yet powerful approach for anyone working through a career change or their next role. It certainly inspired and guided me.

Karen Brewer, Chief Marketing Officer & EVP, fabric

Never Search Alone is a practical, thoughtful guide to finding your dream job.

Kerry Cooper, Board of Directors PG&E, UpStart

Whether you want a bigger job, more money, more time with family, or a career switch, read this book. Execute the advice. You will be far better off for it.

Michael Newton, VP of Product, Nike

Never Search Alone is an invaluable resource Phyl channels experience helping thousands of job seekers into one of the most useful guides Ive seen on the subject. I benefited from this book, and I know you will too.

David Rabkin, EVP, Head of Small Business Card, Capital One

Never Search Alone was instrumental in helping me find the right job for moving my career forward. Phyl Terrys instructions on effective negotiation (beyond just salary), evaluating cultural fit, and several other tips were inspiring. But the real game-changer for me came from his exploration of how and why to establish a strong community of fellow job-seekers. For anyone looking for a new job (or promotion), this book is the right place to start.

Corleen Heidgerken, Director of Product, Glassdoor

Never Search Alone helped me get an internal promotion by supporting me through my hesitations, guiding and facilitating alignment conversations, and improving my confidence and preparation throughout the process from outlining my job mission, to negotiating salary and resources. I will return to this book again and again throughout my career.

Shaelyn Clements, VP of Customer Experience, Arc XP, Washington Post

Surprisingly, 99% of people (including me) get job searching wrong. This incredibly insightful book will open your eyes to the simple, powerful, game-changing right way to not just finding a job but to managing your whole career.

Victor Cho, CEO, Evite

This is such an important book for this Great Resignation moment when people are seeking more purposeful lives. Phyls Never Search Alone gives job seekers the courage, hope, and practical advice to find better roles with more pay and with a little more joy and meaning.

Chip Conley, New York Times Bestselling Author; Founder, Modern Elder Academy

While I have worked in the talent and people space for my entire career, I had never thought to ask for help during my own career searches. Phyls book, Never Search Alone, changed my approach and helped me land some great jobs. I recommend this book to every job seeker out there.

KC Jorgensen, Chief People Officer, StyleSeat

Never Search Alone is like the best friend who will tell you the hard truth when you need to hear it. It helped me realize that I had not been thoughtful about my career choices in the past, and it empowered me to be choosey and thoughtful about my next move. Armed with the tools from Phyls book and a Job Search Council to support me along the way, I ended up finding a job that fits my strengths, challenges me in the right ways, and removes the things I had hated most about previous jobs. Oh yeah and it pays much better!

Lily Inman Wilson, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Angi

Everyone asks me why I rave about this book. I tell them its like AA for product leaders. It helps you do the impossible: find your dream job (or promotion).

Seth Roe, SVP, Product, MyFitnessPal

Never Search Alone has helped me with every phase of the job searching process from the job profile exercise and homing in on what I was looking for to practical advice on interviewing and salary negotiations. But most importantly, joining a Job Search Council, as is recommended in the book, has connected me with some amazing women in my profession, and we continue to support and learn from each other in our new jobs.

Deena Minwalla, Director of Product, KQED

This book is rooted in real practical lessons Phyl has been teaching for years. More importantly, the advice herein has doubled salaries, taken people out of the misery of dead-end jobs, and given people hope about finding a better career. Dont go into any job search alone. Buy this book and advance your career.