Darrell Gurney - Never Apply for a Job Again!: Break the Rules, Cut the Line, Beat the Rest

Praise for Never Apply for a Job Again!

Where theres a way, theres a will. Most people dont lack the will to network, they lack the way. Once people find a way that makes sense, feels right, and is doable even by those who are a tad network challenged, theyll jump on it in a heartbeat. That is exactly what you should do with Never Apply for a Job Again! Dont leave home without it.

Mark Goulston, author of the international best-seller Just Listen: Discover the Secrets to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone

Never Apply for a Job Again! is a provocative resource that not only hits the nail on the head about the importance of building and leveraging contacts and our network, but raises our thinking to do this before we need a job. It is a Protean approachmeaning we must take personal responsibility, anticipate, and adapt to a workplace in constant flux to land the job we want and deserve. Darrell Gurneys simple, easy-to-follow principles show you how to be pro-active and successful in the new transformation workplace, where relationships reign supreme.

Jay Block, best-selling author, international Protean career specialist

I was very impressed. It has very clear and straight-forward advice to the job seeker. The principles are easy to understand and critical for gaining an advantage in this tough economy. As a whole, it addresses the secret of landing a jobemployers hire people they like! In this book, [Gurney] tells us how to get liked. Nice and short, with just the information the job seeker needsno fluff!

Richard Knowdell, executive director of Career Development Network and author of Building a Career Development Program and From Downsizing to Recovery

Never Apply For a Job Again! is what everyone needs to understand how the hidden job market works. Get it and use it before the secrets get out on WikiLeaks.

Penelope Trunk, the original Brazen Careerist, author, blogger, entrepreneur

In my best-selling book, I share the 5-10-15 Program as a way of staying active in networking. Coupling that type of regimen with the principles outlined in Darrell Gurneys Never Apply for a Job Again! cannot help but absolutely guarantee that anyone, anywhere can get the job of their dreams in almost no time. I strongly encourage every professional (self-employed entrepreneurs too), to read and incorporate these methods into your networking practice.

Joe Sweeney, best-selling author of Networking is a Contact Sport and Milwaukee investment banker

The reason most people stink at job interviews is that they are applying for a job. Stop it! Cut the line, just find a way to help. Show people how you can make a difference for them. Never Apply for a Job Again! takes the philosophy of my work on Relationship Selling and puts it where it is most needed today: the job market. There is plenty of work for people who are willing to truly be worth their pay. Dont ever again sit in a human resources waiting room in hopes of getting hired. Just go help people grow their organizations.

Jim Cathcart, author of the international best-seller Relationship Selling

Never Apply for a Job Again! is Chicken Soup for the Teller Machine and Rich YOU Poor Dad all in one book. Its all about jobs, jobs, jobs, and this is the job book of the century.

Berny Dohrmann, chairman, CEO, and author of Super Achiever Mind Sets and Redemption: The Cooperation Revolution

A tremendous read. This book holds the answers for those who have asked the age-old question, How can I get more out of my work life? I recommend it highly.

Greg S. Reid, author of Think and Grow Rich and Napoleon Hills Road to Riches

Dont fly your next job search or career transition mission solo. In todays volatile economy, you need support and guidance from partners you can trust. Read Never Apply for a Job Again! and let Darrell Gurney be your wingman. I guarantee youll not only dodge the missiles, but youll hit the target and reach new heights in your career.

Lt. Col. Rob Waldo Waldman, New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Never Fly Solo

[Having] empowered and informed women in the workforce is one of the best things that can happen to this economy. In Never Apply for a Job Again! Darrell shows you how to connect to the information and the influencers that can expand your career.

Paula Fellingham, founder of the Womens Information Network and author of Believe It! Become It!: How to Hurdle Barriers and Excel Like Never Before

Darrell understands the essence of networking for your career or business. Its not about meeting as many people as possible. Its about really connecting, and then building and nurturing relationships with the right people. Never Apply for a Job Again! is essential reading for anyone looking for a new job or new opportunities.

Dave Clarke, CEO of NRG Business Networks and writer of The Business Networking Blog

Many job-seekers are lost in the sea of tactical career advice provided daily by blogs, job boards, and so on. As a consequence, these job-seekers spend their time following the herd instead of trying to change the odds in their favor by thinking and acting strategically. Darrell is one of the few career authors who force readers to do exactly that. Never Apply For a Job Again! helps job-seekers dramatically improve the probability of landing their dream job. Even better, the book prepares those already employed to get a head start in case of a future layoff. A must-read.

Michael Froehls, PhD, management consultant, guest lecturer, and author of The Gift of Job Loss

Who would not like to break the rules, cut the line, beat the rest? Darrell wrote this book for job-seekers, yet its excellent for all networkers. I think its one of the best books Ive ever read on the subject. I recommend it for anyone who wants good ideas for connecting with hard-to-reach people.

Ken Tudhope, founder and CEO of Project Pro Search and author of The NetworkingNote.com blog

I found the approach outlined in Never Apply for a Job Again! to be my own key to the collective intelligence. It goes far beyond just finding a job, and I actually view the job part as a wonderful side effect of an amazing process. You have questions; this book will give you a way to get more answers than you ever thought possible. Happy reading!

Alex Marinescu, MBA, sales manager/general manager

Powerful. Well written. Insightful. Real. A must-read for not only job seekers, but for everyone who strives to be the best they can be!

Debbie Ellis, master resume writer and president of Phoenix Career Group

I adore this book! It is so entertaining and practicaland so helpful! This book is an essential read for insightful, witty, and bold truths about getting a job. Darrell coaches brilliantly, enabling you to cut the crap so you can get the job you love! I immediately adopted his fundamental philosophy: Meet and be known by others. Anyone who implements these principles will be instantly shot out of the ballpark of competition and confidently on their way to a great job in this new economy.

Bridget Nielsen, new grad, social media consultant, and passion coach

Thank you so much for writing this book! My career experience includes approximately 20 years as a hiring manager, and everything in your book is spot-on. Now that the paradigm has shifted and I am the one looking for a job, its hard to see clearly what needs to be doneso your step-by-step guide to the stealth approach is a lifesaver. I have moved emotionally from despair to enthusiasm, and now its time to follow up with some action! So, quick success story: I have posted business ads on Craigslist many, many times to acquire consulting work and