Getting from College to Career REV Ed by Lindsey Pollak

Getting from College to Career REV Ed by Lindsey Pollak

"A well-written, lively and easy to follow guide."
--Time.com

"Perfect for today's students, who inevitably want what they want (and only that!) when they want it."
--Campus Career Advisor

Getting from College to Career by Career Expert and Global Spokesperson for LinkedIn, Lindsey Pollak, is an insightful, essential guide to professional development for college students and recent graduates who are preparing to embark upon a career beyond the university walls. Now newly revised to reflect the most recent changes in the economy and job market, these "90 things to do before you join the real world" will give every young grad a head start, providing essential job hunting information for adapting to and succeeding in a marketplace that is now more competitive than ever.

How do you land your first job in a competitive world?

• Networking Skills: Learn how to build connections, conduct informational interviews, and turn contacts into opportunities with proven advice from LinkedIn's Global Spokesperson.
• Résumé and Cover Letters: Go beyond the basics to craft impressive, customized documents that stand out to recruiters and get you in the door for interviews.
• Real-World Experience: Discover how to leverage internships, volunteer work, and even part-time jobs to build a portfolio of accomplishments that employers want to see.
• Interview Preparation: Walk into any interview with confidence by mastering the 90 essential tips, from researching the company to asking the right questions.

Lindsey Pollak is regarded as one of the world's foremost specialists on the Millennial Generation. She is an official ambassador for LinkedIn, a spokeswoman for The Hartford's My Tomorrow Millennial initiative, and the chair of Cosmopolitan magazine's Millennial Advisory Board. She is the author of Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders. Barclays, Citi, GE, Ralph Lauren, Verizon, Yale, Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and over 150 more firms are among her consulting and speaking clients. The Today Show, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and NPR have all featured Lindsey's advice and thoughts. Her blog was designated one of the 100 Best Websites for Your Career by Forbes. Lindsey is a Yale University graduate who lives in New York City.