Before you buy any book on gaining employment, you should ask a single question. What can this book do for me that will warrant the price and walk me through the necessary steps to succeed? You need a job and a meaningful career and you need it now. Employment Essentials - College Edition is a real-life perspective, from a business professional that has conducted hundreds of interviews and knows what is needed to empower you to succeed in a very competitive climate. Although written primarily for the recent college graduate, this book transcends all job seekers, regardless of experience. This process is unique and will expedite your employment because it focuses on you, making you the best product in the sea of candidates that are competing for the same position. It bypasses the usual pedantic approach; pages and pages of charts and figures which do nothing for you but add weight and usually cost to the book, and when finished, you are still trying to figure out how to get your job of choice. This author gives you an insider's view of what it takes to get a great job by empowering you to outperform other candidates. Written in a conversational style, the author speaks to you personally and mentors you throughout the process. It offers all the steps necessary to win. -Assessing your skills -Defining your search through research and development of job leads -Build a selling resume and cover letter -Preparing for all steps of the interview...from phone interview to face-to-face interviews -Role playing and Moot Court analysis, one of a kind techniques that are individualized for you -Building a personalized plan for success...for each company targeted -Closing the deal...starting your career Jobs are always available, in any economy to those that are prepared to gain them. "Employment Essentials - College Edition" will be on your shelf for reference throughout your career."