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1. Get a Job.
No, Seriously. It’s Time.

2. Step 1: You graduated.
Then you napped.
We’ve all been there. You needed some time to
relax after graduation and now you’re (almost)
ready to kick it into gear. Let us help you get off
the couch—and into a job.

4. Step 2: Conquer
procrastination. Yes, today.
Your job search doesn’t have to be arduous.
Break it into little pieces that you can work
through quickly.

6. Learn how to fight distraction and
avoid being overwhelmed by your job
search.
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7. Step 3: Primp your
online persona
Time to do some cleanup on Facebook, Twitter,
and LinkedIn so potential employers find nothing
but impressive things when they Google you.
(You know they’re going to Google you, right?)

9. Clean up your online persona by
changing the privacy settings of
your old social posts.
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10. Step 4: Get Linked to
get hired
You don’t need a ton of job experience to rock an
impressive LinkedIn profile.

12. Learn five ways you can update your
LinkedIn profile to make it stand out
from the crowd.
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13. Step 5: Is your resumé
ravishing?
Make yourself marketable with a standout
resumé. We’ll show you how to write and design
the resumé that gets your foot in the door.

15. Show your best side to potential
employers by exploring how to design
a winning resumé.
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16. Step 6: No experience?
No problem
Now that you know what a gorgeous resumé
looks like, find out how to make even limited
experience shine.

18. Improve your resumé by putting your
education to work and showcasing
your achievements, not your former job
duties.
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19. Step 7: We’ve got your
cover letter covered
Write a cover letter that will get you noticed.
Keep it short, sell yourself in the first line, and
make it obvious how much time you spent
researching the company.

21. Explore these handy tips for crafting a
eye-catching cover letter to accompany
your resumé.
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22. Step 8: Connections
are key
It’s not always what you know—it’s who you
know. Get old-school and new-school tips on
networking.

24. Make strong in-person, social media,
and local community connections that
will strengthen your professional
network.
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25. Step 9: You got an
interview!
Congrats, you’ve got an interview! Being
prepared will put you at ease so you can present
the best version of yourself.

27. Enter your big interview with confidence
by anticipating and preparing for
questions and taking every opportunity
to make a memorable first impression.
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28. Step 10-a: Got a job
offer?
There’s an offer on the table. Now what?
Learn how to review the offer and negotiate
your salary.

30. Get an edge on salary negotiations
with potential employers by writing a
strong negotiation story in advance.
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31. Step 10-b: Didn’t get a
call back?
Never give up! Job hunting is hard for seasoned
professionals and recent grads alike. The good
news is you can do most of this stuff without
even leaving the couch.

33. Don’t get discouraged––watch these
videos to help you manage your
frustration and anxiety when job
hunting runs longer than expected.
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