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Getting Your First Job For Dummies

by Roberto Angulo

December 2017

Beginner

264 pages

5h 49m

English

For Dummies

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About This BookFoolish AssumptionsIcons Used in This BookBeyond the BookWhere to Go from Here
Getting Your First Part-Time JobSecuring InternshipsFinding Your First Job after CollegeKnowing the Importance of Your First JobSetting a Goal for YourselfOrganizing Your Search with Online Tools and Apps
Identifying Your SkillsDetailing Your Experience
Taking Self-AssessmentsGetting Insights through Career Discovery ToolsIdentifying Jobs of Interest
Comparing Large and Small EmployersFinding Employers with New-Grad ProgramsIdentifying Employers of Interest
Enlisting Assistance from Your NetworkObtaining RecommendationsUsing Your University Career CenterDeciding to Use Headhunters and Staffing Firms
Familiarizing Yourself with Search TechniquesSearching on Job SitesFinding Jobs on GoogleSetting Up Automatic Job Alerts

Creating a LinkedIn ProfileSetting Up an AfterCollege Student ProfileShowcasing Your ExpertiseCleaning Up Your Online Presence
Writing a Cover LetterCreating a Great RésuméGetting Résumé Help
Starting the Application ProcessUsing Applicant Tracking SystemsFinding Someone to Refer YouChecking the Status of Your Application
Preparing for Your InterviewPracticing for the InterviewFamiliarizing Yourself with the Interview ProcessBecoming Familiar with Interview Platforms
Nailing Interview EtiquetteMaking a Great ImpressionAnswering Difficult Interview QuestionsAfter the Interview
Determining What’s Important to YouNegotiating an OfferAccepting an OfferDeclining an OfferDealing with Rejection
Evaluating the Cost of LivingDeciding Where to LiveMaking Sure You Have Things to DoGetting Around a New City
Setting Up Check-Ins with Your BossBeing Proactive and Taking on ProjectsKnowing What Others Do on Your TeamTaking Advantage of Learning Opportunities
Having Lunch with Your ColleaguesParticipating in Group ActivitiesCollaborating with People on Other TeamsViewing Your Customers and Clients as ColleaguesMaintaining Your Network Online
IndeedAfterCollegeLinkUpLinkedInUniversity or College Career CentersAngelListGlassdoorCraigslistInternships.comAssociation Websites
CourseraUdemyLynda.comKhan AcademyCodecademyUdacityGeneral AssemblyGalvanizeSkillshareCommunity College
401(k), 403(b), and 457Health InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Commuter Spending AccountsBonus PlansProfit-Sharing Plans and Profit-Sharing Retirement PlansRestricted Stock UnitsStock Option PlansTuition Reimbursement

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