Introduction 1 1. Getting Started 3 Gathering Your Resources, Networking, and Embarking on Your Job Search 2. First Impressions 29 Writing a Great Resume and Cover Letter 3. Do Your Homework 49 Researching Companies and Deciding on a Career 4. Get Ready 67 Preparing Yourself for the Interview 5. Informational Interviews and Traditional Job Interviews 102 Putting Your Success Stories to Work6. How to Handle Other Types of Interviews 131 Off-site, Group, Panel, Campus, Case, Recruiter, and Internal Interviews 7. Troubleshooting Difficult Interview Situations 161 Tricky Questions, the Top 25 Interview Mistakes, the 50 Most Commonly Asked Questions, and How to Get Another Interview after You’ve been Declined 8. Negotiating the Job Offer 197 Negotiation Strategies, When and How to Say “Yes” or “No” to the Offer 9. Putting It All Together 25 Wrapping Up What You’ve Learned Appendixes 221 A. Books on Interviewing, Resumes, and 221 Job Hunting B. Online Information Resources 225 C. Sample Re...