Dig Your Well Before You're Thirsty
By Harvey MacKay
Harvey MacKay has been building his personal network his whole life and gives very good instructions on how you can too. You don't just build your network when you are searching for a job or you want something from someone
He tells one story of talking with a friend. They were remarking about a mutual friend who was doing a job search. The friends said, "It's funny that the only time I hear from him is when he's looking for a new job."
Don't be like their friend. Read this book and find out how you can build a lifetime of friendships and referrals. It's goes way beyond just the work world. It happens when you child needs a reference for college or you need advice on a certain matter. It's give and take. Those who are only takers will eventually have a very small, worthless network.