They Don’t Teach Corporate in College

Chapter 1

Find Yourself, Find a Paycheck

Whether you’re just coming out of school or are mid-career, searching for employment in the corporate world is more challenging than any assignment you’ll be given on the job. Not only do you have to decide exactly what to look for, but you also have to find a way in the door and make that doorstop hold until you have an offer in hand. Fortunately, like any game with rules, job hunting has its loopholes. In this chapter, I’ll discuss how to take advantage of them as you’re surveying the field, meeting contacts, preparing your promotional materials, and interviewing. I’ll also touch on the sticky question of money and how you can ask for more when they want to pay you less.

The Panic Button

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