After an interview, a follow-up thank you letter is not simply polite; it is also a chance to reiterate qualifications, reemphasize a desire for the position, or bring something up that didn’t get mentioned in person. Write a brief note to each individual who took part in the interview within 24-48 hours.

Phone interviews are often a critical first hurdle in landing an in-person interview. In rare cases, they can be the only interview you’ll get. Since you can’t read the various social cues of a face-to-face conversation, you have to rely solely on what you say and how you say it— use enthusiasm and intonation to sell yourself, and avoid gum chewing, smoking, or eating.

Guess what? Much to the chagrin of investment bankers, i-banking just might not be that cool anymore. Actually, it never was cool, but it sure did pay out above-and-beyond any other post-grad gig

Figuring out how to dress for an interview can be a tricky task for many job-hunters, no matter what age. Playing it conservative is generally advised, but you still want to get as close to the company culture as you can. Is it casual? Formal? Business casual? What the hell is business casual?

Once you've landed an interview, give yourself a pat on the back, convince your parents to buy you dinner, then prepare for battle. Getting your ducks in order before the big day is crucial. Here are some ways to get yourself in gear:

It's often kept rather hush hush, but looking busy is one of the greatest skills a worker can have, and not surprisingly many employees go to absurd lengths to create the appearance of industry. I've done it myself. At one of my first internships, there wasn't always a ton of work to go around.

In this day and age, it’s rare to physically mail in an application. Often there will be an online application where you simply plug in your info and upload your résumé and cover letter. However, sometimes you will be asked to e-mail your materials

Being an attractive job candidate is all well and good, but it doesn't really matter do much for you if you're not finding any open positions. As we've noted throughout the series, networking is the best way to find out about great jobs, particularly since so many positions are filled directly through referrals.

A follow-up thank you letter/e-mail after an interview is not simply polite; it is also a chance to reiterate qualifications, reemphasize a desire for the position, or bring something up that didn’t get mentioned in person. Write a brief note to each individual who took part in the interview within 24-48 hours.

"Low stress" and "educational" aren't words that are too often associated with job-hunting, but they are both accurate ways to describe the strange beast that is the informational interview. Many companies offer informational interviews through their HR department. They are the perfect way to get you're foot in the door because they're easier to score than regular interviews.