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.

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?

"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.

One of the weirdest things you’ll realize in many offices around the country is that tons of otherwise old and “professional” people us instant messenger as their primary mode of intra-office communication. For a twentysomething who grew up using AIM to gossip about school and chat with pedophiles, this can be super awkward.

As a senior or recent college graduate, you have one very unique job resource at your disposal: your college’s career services and alumni offices. Some career centers are great and some are not so great, but the question is, why not?

"What's your story?"

“Every good job-hunt starts in your own backyard.” No one has ever said that, but we’re saying it now and hopefully it will catch on. Not everyone has tons of great networking contacts at their beck and call, but almost everyone has friends and family. No reason not to start with them.

Today’s tip comes from Nicole Crimaldi, a commercial banker and career advice specialist at WomenCo.

You might be surprised, but I feel strongly that Twitter can lead you to the next chapter of your career. Here's why:

If you’re networking like you’re supposed to, you’ll be racking up contacts all the time: at parties, at Thanksgiving, on the plane, and anywhere else you meet interesting people.

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