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• Cover
• Introduction
• About This Book
• Foolish Assumptions
• Icons Used in This Book
• Beyond the Book
• Where to Go from Here
• Part 1: Preparing Yourself Before the Job Search
• Chapter 1: Mapping Out Your Job Search Strategy
• Getting Your First Part-Time Job
• Securing Internships
• Finding Your First Job after College
• Knowing the Importance of Your First Job
• Setting a Goal for Yourself
• Organizing Your Search with Online Tools and Apps
• Chapter 2: Highlighting What You Bring to an Employer
• Identifying Your Skills
• Detailing Your Experience
• Chapter 3: Figuring Out What You Want to Do
• Taking Self-Assessments
• Getting Insights through Career Discovery Tools
• Identifying Jobs of Interest
• Part 2: Starting Your Job Search
• Chapter 4: Researching Employers
• Comparing Large and Small Employers
• Finding Employers with New-Grad Programs
• Identifying Employers of Interest
• Chapter 5: Getting Ready to Search for a Job
• Enlisting Assistance from Your Network
• Obtaining Recommendations
• Using Your University Career Center
• Deciding to Use Headhunters and Staffing Firms
• Chapter 6: Searching for Jobs Online
• Familiarizing Yourself with Search Techniques
• Searching on Job Sites
• Finding Jobs on Google
• Setting Up Automatic Job Alerts
• Chapter 7: Building a Great Online Presence
• Creating a LinkedIn Profile
• Setting Up an AfterCollege Student Profile
• Showcasing Your Expertise
• Cleaning Up Your Online Presence
• Part 3: Navigating the Application Process
• Chapter 8: Preparing Your Résumé and Cover Letter
• Writing a Cover Letter
• Creating a Great Résumé
• Getting Résumé Help
• Chapter 9: Applying for Jobs
• Starting the Application Process
• Using Applicant Tracking Systems
• Finding Someone to Refer You
• Checking the Status of Your Application
• Part 4: Acing the Interview and Getting the Offer You Want
• Chapter 10: Before the Interview
• Preparing for Your Interview
• Practicing for the Interview
• Familiarizing Yourself with the Interview Process
• Becoming Familiar with Interview Platforms
• Chapter 11: The Interview
• Nailing Interview Etiquette
• Making a Great Impression
• Answering Difficult Interview Questions
• After the Interview
• Chapter 12: The Offer
• Determining What’s Important to You
• Negotiating an Offer
• Accepting an Offer
• Declining an Offer
• Dealing with Rejection
• Chapter 13: Relocating for the Right Job
• Evaluating the Cost of Living
• Deciding Where to Live
• Making Sure You Have Things to Do
• Getting Around a New City
• Part 5: Starting Your First Job
• Chapter 14: Learning as Much as Possible from Your Job
• Setting Up Check-Ins with Your Boss
• Being Proactive and Taking on Projects
• Knowing What Others Do on Your Team
• Taking Advantage of Learning Opportunities
• Chapter 15: Building Your Professional Network
• Having Lunch with Your Colleagues
• Participating in Group Activities
• Collaborating with People on Other Teams
• Viewing Your Customers and Clients as Colleagues
• Maintaining Your Network Online
• Part 6: The Part of Tens
• Chapter 16: Ten Sites for Finding Your First Job
• Indeed
• AfterCollege
• LinkUp
• LinkedIn
• University or College Career Centers
• AngelList
• Glassdoor
• Craigslist
• Internships.com
• Association Websites
• Chapter 17: Ten Places to Gain Skills and Become More Employable
• Coursera
• Udemy
• Lynda.com
• Khan Academy
• Codecademy
• Udacity
• General Assembly
• Galvanize
• Skillshare
• Community College
• Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Potential Benefits Besides Salary
• 401(k), 403(b), and 457
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Bonus Plans
• Profit-Sharing Plans and Profit-Sharing Retirement Plans
• Restricted Stock Units
• Stock Option Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• About the Author
• Advertisement Page
• Connect with Dummies
• End User License Agreement