false 6282253 1 A witty, friendly, unexpected job hunter's bible that finally answers the real questions. Yes, if you're wedded to your nose ring, wear it to the interview. No, you shouldn't be e-mailing out hundreds of résumés. Writing with enormous authority and a compelling, lively voice, Ellen Reeves brings together her lifetime of experience of hiring, counseling, and résumé-doctoring into an essential guide for young job seekers.<br><br><i>Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview?</i> takes readers step-by-step through a process that was always tough, but is today especially challenging. Begin the search with a professional mind-set—get organized, and set yourself up with business cards, a respectable e-mail address, and a working cell phone. The importance of networking and the rule of three—try to make three e-mails or phone calls a day, but never more than that. The "elevator speech"—hone your pitch to the length of an elevator ride and be prepared to use it at the most unexpected times. The art of writing cringe-free cover letters and killer résumés—from timelines, hooks, and grammatical do's and don'ts to why you should never use the phrase "References available upon request," never include your GPA, and never, ever make a typo. How to dress for an interview, including why to put on your business clothes when interviewing at home, over the phone. Things to be honest about: citizenship and past salary range. And things not to say: "I want this job because I need health insurance."<br><br>Then once you're in, how to negotiate salary, what to expect in a review, and basic first job common sense: take initiative, be humble and helpful, never use your boss as a confidant, and always say "I'll find out" instead of "I don’t know." Now you're on your way.<br> 6466218 16 4 2009 Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview?: A Crash Course in Finding, Landing, and Keeping Your First Real Job total:7|5:2|4:2|3:3|2:0|1:0| 7 27 15 2 3 0 false false Fri Sep 04 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 04 19:03:39 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 04 19:04:27 -0700 2009
""What you are saying when...more...]]> 0 0 false false Fri Oct 09 13:42:11 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 09 13:42:11 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Nov 19 20:26:22 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 19 20:26:22 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Wed Oct 14 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 14 18:08:57 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 14 18:09:18 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sun Oct 04 20:51:03 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 04 20:51:03 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Aug 26 11:28:32 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 26 11:28:32 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Jul 30 11:26:02 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 30 11:26:11 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Jul 17 15:24:32 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 15:24:32 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Jun 13 14:44:38 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 13 14:44:38 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Tue Jun 09 18:46:18 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 09 18:46:18 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat May 23 19:48:00 -0700 2009 Sat May 23 19:48:00 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Thu May 14 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri May 15 04:32:48 -0700 2009 Fri May 15 04:32:48 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed May 13 06:26:35 -0700 2009 Wed May 13 06:26:35 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Apr 24 11:11:48 -0700 2009 Mon May 11 08:41:03 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Mon Mar 30 10:17:43 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 30 10:17:43 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=6282253