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Gradspot.com's Guide to Life After College

by: Schonberger, Chris; Schultz, Stuart; Klein, David; Hoen, Tory

Gradspot.com's Guide to Life After College

by: Schonberger, Chris; Schultz, Stuart; Klein, David; Hoen, Tory

ISBN 13:
9781935707233
ISBN 10:
193570723X
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 04/05/2011
Publisher: Manhattan Prep Publishing

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Whether you're searching for your first job or apartment, navigating the treacherous waters of office politics, or just trying to figure out how to file your tax return, Gradspot.com's Guide to Life After College tackles the most common issues facing twentysomethings as they find their feet in the "real world."

Start Here	p. i
Why We Wrote This Book	p. iii
How to Use This Book	p. iv
Holy $*%#, I Just Graduated!	p. 1
Ten Things to Do After Graduation	p. 4
The Traveling Grad	p. 5
20 Hot Post Grad Trips	p. 6
How to Travel Abroad for Free	p. 8
Confessions of an Undercover Adventurer	p. 11
Ways to Use Your Student ID	p. 12
D.I.Y. Post-College Education	p. 14
Dating	p. 17
Breaking Up in the Age of Gchat	p. 22
Cooking	p. 24
Kitchen 101	p. 25
Learning to Shop and Cook	p. 26
The Under-$50 Pantry	p. 27
Interview: Mark Bittman's Guide to Post-College Cooking	p. 29
Wine Appreciation 101	p. 30
Exploring the World of Beer	p. 35
Coping with the One-Year Rut	p. 37
Career Options	p. 39
Five Things to Do Before You Get a Job	p. 41
Understanding Your Ideal Job Profile	p. 43
Which Industries Are the Safest in a Recession?	p. 45
Top Entry-Level Employers	p. 48
The Wide World of Jobs	p. 52
Changing Industries, Functions, and/or Organizations	p. 53
Researching Career Options, Companies, and Industries	p. 53
Interview: Doing What You Love, with MC Naledge	p. 55
Where to Actually Find a Full-Time Job	p. 56
Ask the Expert: How to Start Your Own Business	p. 60
Government Jobs	p. 62
Non-Profit Jobs	p. 66
Freelancing	p. 69
Internships	p. 73
Plan B (How To Earn Cash Now)	p. 77
Temp Work	p. 85
Getting Hired	p. 89
Cleaning Up Your Online Identity	p. 91
Resume	p. 94
Sample Resume	p. 98
Cover Letter	p. 99
Sample Cover Letter	p. 101
Salary Requirements	p. 102
Emailing Your Job Application	p. 102
References	p. 104
Networking	p. 105
The Informational Interview	p. 107
Sample Informational Interview Request	p. 108
Professional Networking Sites: The Anti-Social Solution	p. 110
Ask the Expert: LinkedIn Tips for Recent Grads	p. 112
Interviewing	p. 117
Interview Dress	p. 119
Sample Interview Questions	p. 124
Follow-Ups	p. 126
Sample Thank You Note	p. 126
Making a Decision	p. 127
Settling: Should I Take a Job I'm Not 100% Sure About?	p. 127
Interview: To Thine Own Self Be True, with Alan J. Pickman	p. 129
Working Life	p. 131
First Jobs of Famous People	p. 133
Surviving Your First Day	p. 134
Ask the Expert: Women in the Workplace	p. 138
School vs. Work: What's the Difference?	p. 140
Office Politics	p. 143
Business Speak	p. 146
Ask the Expert: Do I Have Imposter Syndrome? with Dr. Valerie Young	p. 148
The Importance of Mentors	p. 149
Office Romance	p. 150
Office Dress	p. 153
Internet, Email, and Phone	p. 158
Instant Messenger	p. 158
Business Meal Etiquette	p. 163
Business Travel	p. 165
Ten Steps to Take If You Lose Your Job	p. 168
On Work and Boredom	p. 170
Beyond Your First Job	p. 171
Housing	p. 173
Moving Home	p. 175
Location, Location, Location	p. 179
Gradspot's Ultimate (Abridged) City Guide	p. 180
Top Five Tips for Moving With and Without a Mover	p. 186
Neighborhood, Space, Cost: Two Outta Three Ain't Bad	p. 188
The Real Estate Hunt	p. 192
Ad Speak in Real Estate Listings	p. 194
Sealing the Deal: Applying and Signing the Lease	p. 197
Confessions of a Nomad: The Modern-Day Odysseus	p. 198
Guarantors	p. 201
Specifics of Renting a Condo	p. 202
Specifics of Renting a House	p. 204
The Negotiator's Toolkit	p. 206
Roommate Living	p. 207
Subletting	p. 211
Renters Insurance	p. 215
Setting Up Your Pad	p. 215
Dealing with Housing Issues	p. 218
Buying Your Own Pad	p. 220
Top Ten Ways to Go Green in Your First Apartment	p. 222
Money	p. 223
Personal Finance Cheat Sheet	p. 226
Everything You Wanted to Know About Credit	p. 227
Repaying Your Debt	p. 232
Student Debt	p. 234
Bank Accounts	p. 239
How to Write a Personal Check	p. 242
Automatic Bill Pay	p. 245
Credit Cards	p. 245
Deciphering Your Credit Card Bll	p. 252
Easy Budgeting: Audit Yourself	p. 254
Saying & Investing	p. 258
Do I Pay Off Debt or Invest?	p. 259
Investing for Short-Term Purchases	p. 261
Investing for the Medium-Term	p. 261
Investing for Retirement: 401 (k)s and IRAs	p. 263
Long-Term Investing: Stocks & Funds	p. 265
Opening a Brokerage/Investment Account	p. 270
Investment Cheat Sheet	p. 271
Building a Financial Management System	p. 272
Taxes	p. 273
Common Tax Forms & Deductions for Recent Grads	p. 274
Hire a Tax Professional or Do It Yourself?	p. 276
Cars & Commuting	p. 279
Do You Need a Car?	p. 281
Buying vs. Leasing	p. 282
Choosing a Car	p. 283
Ten Great Cars for Recent Grads	p. 286
Hitting the Dealership and Making a Deal	p. 287
Signing the Contract	p. 289
Buying Used Without Getting Abused	p. 290
Purchasing New and Used Cars with Financing	p. 291
Leasing Cars	p. 292
Car Insurance	p. 294
Auto Essentials	p. 299
Mileage Chart: How Much Do You Need for Gas	p. 301
Top Ten Ways to Be a Green Driver	p. 302
End of the Road: How to Sell Your Car	p. 303
Health	p. 305
Health Insurance: Why You Need It	p. 307
Lingo: Talking Health Insurance	p. 309
Getting Health Care on Your Own	p. 311
Health Insurance Essentials	p. 314
Women-Specific Health Care Concerns	p. 316
Getting Health Care Through Work	p. 318
HMOs vs.PPOs	p. 319
Dealing With Your Health Insurance Company	p. 320
Choosing a Doctor	p. 321
How to Choose a Dentist	p. 324
Ask the Expert: Should I Buy Dental Insurance	p. 326
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle	p. 326
Healthy Recipes	p. 326
The Gym	p. 331
411 on STDs	p. 333
Grad School	p. 339
Five Good and Bad Reasons to Go to Grad School	p. 341
Deciding What to Study	p. 342
Finding the Right School	p. 344
Business, Law, and Education	p. 345
Studying for the GMAT, LSAT, and GRE	p. 350
Funding Grad School	p. 354
Is It Possible to Balance Full-Time Work with Part-Time Grad School?	p. 356
Epilogue: The Golden Rule of Life After College	p. 359
Appendix: Gradspot Recipes	p. 363
Further Reading	p. 374
About the Authors	p. 375
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Gradspot.com's Guide to Life After College

Gradspot.com's Guide to Life After College

9781935707233

193570723X

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