Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-258) and index
Contents:
The big picture Why is finding a good job after college so tough? Find focus & gain experience The "follow your passion" hoax Three ways to focus your job search How two grads found their first jobs How will you stack up against the competition? Why internships have changed the game Get a good internship faster-before or after graduation Four ways to make your internships pay off Beyond internships: great alternatives for building your resume Make connections Networking: how it really helps you land a job Where to make career-building connections Beyond facebook: how to build relationships that get you employed Leverage technology Make applicant tracking & LinkedIn work for-not against-you Using social media tactics to get a job Sell yourself How to write a resume that rocks How to nail your job interview Ask for help What your career counselor won't tell you Why it pays to let parents help Happy endings: grads with great jobs Lessons learned: "what I wish I had known" "How I got my job!"