5 people you should reach out to when looking for that next big job

You likely have these types of people in your network already—and they’re probably eager to help. The New York Times Book Review has a regular column called “By the Book,” which features famous writers. One frequent question they ask them is this: “You’re throwing a literary dinner party. Which three writers, dead or alive, do you invite?”Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

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