Bring Your Brain to Work

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Applying and Interviewing

Once you’ve decided what jobs to apply for, the real fun begins. Now it’s time to make contact. This chapter focuses on how to create the best impression at this stage. It starts with the application and extends through the job interview.

Success at this point requires thinking like a recruiter. After all, your application will be evaluated by one or a small number of individuals who will look at your materials, probably without asking you for additional information. The more you know about the way you will be judged, the more likely you are to transition from a few pages in a stack of applications to a personal connection in an interview. The interview has its own dynamic that influences the likelihood you’ll get ...