LibGuides: COM660 v1: Module 2 Resources

Module 2: Required Resources

Textbooks

Be the Boss of Your Career: A Complete Guide for Students and Grads
Borot, L. & Employment Support Center at Algonquin College. (2021). Be the boss of your career: A complete guide for students & grads. Pressbooks.
- Chapter 3: Diversify Your Job Search Strategy: This chapter guides you through a variety of job search methods, such as effective networking strategies, leveraging online profiles, and gaining practical experience. It also shows you how to manage the process and reduce stress, ensuring a smoother path toward career success.
- Chapter 4: Master Your Interview Skills: This chapter will help you master your interview skills by covering interview types, preparation strategies, non-verbal communication, attire, and how to effectively answer common questions.

Articles, Videos, and Other Resources

A Five-Week Guide to Getting a Job
Hankel, I. (2022). A five-week guide to getting a job. Harvard Business Review, 46–51.
- This article shows you how to navigate a tough job market by using a five-week plan that highlights transferable skills, optimizes your LinkedIn presence, leverages informational interviews and referrals, and prepares you for virtual interviews, helping you turn today’s challenges into opportunities.
What to Say When You’re Reaching Out to Someone on LinkedIn
DePaul, K. (2022). What to say when you’re reaching out to someone on LinkedIn. Harvard Business Review, 64–67.
- This article explains how to effectively network on LinkedIn—even remotely—by clarifying your goals, avoiding common mistakes like vague outreach messages, and using strategic, authentic communication to build connections, personalize requests, and expand your career opportunities.
Learn to Love Networking
Casciaro, T., Gino, F., & Kouchaki, M. (2022). Learn to love networking.  Harvard Business Review, 10–14.
- This article provides you with strategies to overcome the discomfort and negative perceptions of networking by focusing on learning, identifying common interests, expanding what you can offer, and finding a higher purpose, ultimately making networking feel more authentic and productive.
Networking Tips
Taylor, C. (2022). Networking tips. LinkedIn Learning.
- This video course helps you effectively showcase your job skills and qualifications through strategies like crafting a strong resume and cover letter, building a positive online presence, and leveraging networking for a successful career transition.

Optional Resources

eBooks

These optional resources will guide you in assessing educational requirements for your career goals and refining a professional development plan based on your nearly completed degree and accumulated experience.

Marketing Professionals: A Practical Career Guide
- Endsley, K. (2022). Marketing professionals: A practical career guide. Rowman & Littlefield.
  - Chapter 3
Digital Communications Professionals: A Practical Career Guide
- Endsley, K. (2021). Digital communications professionals: A practical career guide. Rowman & Littlefield.
  - Chapter 3
Media and Journalism Professionals: A Practical Career Guide
- Hamilton, T. (2021). Media and journalism professionals: A practical career guide. Rowman & Littlefield.
  - Chapter 3