"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 "This book is an essential read for insightful, witty, and bold truths about getting a job. 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 "Never Apply for a Job Again! elaborates on a secret I"ve preached for years: in a job search, the best way to get to work is to network. Darrell Gurney will help you open the back door to your next career move." --Harvey Mackay, author of the #1 New York Times best-seller Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive "Never Apply for a Job Again! applies the basic truth of my own philosophy to your job search: relationships are the key. Whether it"s a job, a career change, or even an entrepreneurial venture, it"s the people who make anything possible for you. Anything!" --Keith Ferrazzi, coauthor of the bestselling Never Eat Alone "I"ve read stacks of books on networking over the years, but never one that shows in such simple terms not only how to go out and meet whomever you want, but how to climb into their good graces.There"s a need for straight talk to help legions of professionals make new job connections--Darrell Gurney gets it and delivers the goods." --Joyce Lain Kennedy, syndicated columnist and author of Resumes for Dummies "Whether it"s building wealth through a job or your own business, Darrell Gurney shares how to connect with people through whom that abundance will flow." --T. Harv Eker, author of the #1 New York Times best-seller Secrets of the Millionaire Mind "Never Apply for a Job Again! applies tribal dynamics to communicate and get known. Future corporate leaders must have the ability to put "career tribes" in place and start building teams even before they"re hired. This book shows you how." --Dave Logan, coauthor of the #1 New York Times best-seller Tribal Leadership Drawing on basic principles of human psychology, Gurney shows readers how to open doors to influential players in their fields of interest to gain top-of-mind awareness and top-drawer connectedness. Through 10 simple and easy-to-follow principles, Gurney teaches readers how to create powerful relationships with anyone, anywhere, for lifetime career management. You"ll learn how to: Devise compelling ways to meet influential people Determine whom to talk to and where to go for connections Use the power of ego to gain another"s favor Stay awake to opportunities at all times