Confessions of a Recruiting Director : The Insider's Guide to Landing Your First Job

A college grad has specific questions when trying to land the first job after school. How are just a few candidates chosen from a stack of hundreds of resumes? What exactly do recruiters want to hear in an interview? What are the common job-hunting mistakes students make time and time again? Confessions of a Recruiting Director gives the inside scoop on the entire hiring process- from a top recruiting director who's seen and heard it all-and delivers a specific, step-by-step approach to beating the odds.*Step 1: Resumes-how to pass the 15 Second Test*Step 2: Networking-how to use connections to get a job*Step 3: Cover Letters-why nine out of ten never get read*Step 4: Ace the Interview- the shocking truth about what recruiters want*Step 5: Thank-You Notes- making a lasting impression*Step 6: Follow Up-the fine line between persistence and stalkingPlus: Real-life before-and-after resumes, cover letters, thank-you notes and the answers to ten necessary interview questions. A corporate recruiter offers an insider's perspective on the entire hiring process, offering specific, step-by-step guidelines on résumés, networking, cover letters, job interviews, thank-you notes, and follow-up