Book Review: 4/5 Impact On Me (Book By Phyl Terry)
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The main point of the book is clear: don't search for a job on your own. Instead, use a peer support network, which you can find on the author's website. This idea is repeated throughout the book. The book stresses that writing your resume and applying for jobs isn't the first step in your job hunt. The real first step is to understand which type of company you should apply to. It advises talking to people who work in that company or in the role you're interested in. This helps you understand the situation better. This approach is similar to the informational interviews mentioned in the book "Designing Your Life," and I also learnt this approach in business school at UCLA Anderson.
I appreciated how the book shared many stories about the benefits of discussing your job search with your peer group. It's helpful for sensemaking of what's happening in your job hunt. For example, if you get rejected, your peer group can offer an alternative explanation. This process helps you understand and learn from each challenge in your job search.
this book was valuable for me because I coach people to find their next job and I might also search for my next full time job soon.