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O N E H O U R W I Z ™ OneHourWiz™ Landing Your First Job Sure Fire Ways to Finding the Right Job, Successful Interviewing and Getting the Offer By Andrew Goldsmith Published by Aspatore Books, Inc For information on bulk orders, sponsorship opportunities, licensing, author speaking engagements or any other questions please email store@aspatore.com For corrections, comments or any other inquiries please email info@aspatore.com First Printing, November 2001 10 Copyright © 2001 by Aspatore Books, Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the United States Copyright Act, without prior written permission of the publisher ISBN: 1-58762-023-5 Cover design by James Weinberg, Kara Yates Edited by Ben Lewis, Michele Mariani Material in this book is for educational purposes only This book is sold with the understanding that neither the author nor the publisher is engaged in rendering legal, accounting, investment, medical, or any other professional service This book is printed on acid free paper OneHourWiz™ The Legendary, World-Famous Method to Mastering Anything in an Hour How I become a OneHourWiz? OneHourWiz is a proven, unique method of learning that focuses on the fundamental principles of a topic, along with advice from industry experts, to master the most important aspects of anything in an hour Although not always known by the name OneHourWiz, the principles behind this important method of learning have been practiced for decades by leading executives of the world’s largest companies, top government officials, federal intelligence agencies, and some of the world’s most renowned professors, teachers and visionaries Most people not realize that when trying to learn a new subject or topic, they spend 80% of their time not focusing on the right principles If they were to receive instruction from the right teachers, focused on the right principles, they could learn anything in a fraction of the time However, getting all of these industry leaders, teachers and visionaries together would be virtually impossible Therefore, our OneHourWiz authors collect the most important pieces of information from these individuals, pour through volumes of research, talk with industry leaders and present the material in a condensed and easy to understand format So, how is it possible to master anything in an hour? Each OneHourWiz uses a proprietary method that focuses on several core areas including: The 10 Most Important Principles, The History/Background Information, Focal Points/Technique, Interviews With Industry Visionaries, Quick Tips, Case Studies & Worksheets, Resources for Further Research, and a Key Words Glossary so you can “talk the talk.” OneHourWiz guides have become overnight classics that remain with our readers for years and years as timeless guides they can always refer back to So sit back, relax, and enjoy the following pages on your way to becoming a OneHourWiz! About Aspatore Books www.Aspatore.com Aspatore Books has become one of the leading book publishing houses in record setting time by combining the best aspects of traditional book publishing with the new abilities enabled by the Internet and technology Aspatore Books publishes the Inside the Minds, Bigwig Briefs, OneHourWiz and Aspatore Business Review imprints in addition to other best selling non-fiction and fiction books Aspatore Books is focused on infusing creativity, innovation and interaction into the book publishing industry and providing a heightened experience for readers worldwide Aspatore Books focuses on publishing traditional print books, while our two portfolio companies, Big Brand Books and Publishville.com focus on developing areas within the book publishing world Aspatore Books is committed to providing our readers, authors, bookstores, distributors and customers with the highest quality books, book related services, and publishing execution available anywhere in the world Become a Part of OneHourWiz™ The Legendary, World Famous Method to Mastering Anything in an Hour • Publish a Quick Tip on an Upcoming Topic (50-5,000 words) • • Submit an Idea to Write an Entire OneHourWiz Post Comments on the Topics Mentioned • Read Expanded Excerpts • Free Excerpts From Upcoming Guides • Links for More Information on a Topic www.OneHourWiz.com Order These Other Great OneHourWiz™ Guides Today! OneHourWiz: Making Your First Million By Jon Pirone, ISBN: 1587621037 OneHourWiz: Making Your First Million presents ways for every individual to make their first million Three main focal areas are covered including investing, starting your own business, and taking equity as a form of compensation The guide is a very practical and entertaining look at ways for anyone to make their first million The guide also includes interviews with some of the most successful business people of our time who explain how they “made their first million.” OneHourWiz: Becoming a Techie By Mary Pyefinch, ISBN: 1587621045 OneHourWiz: Becoming a Techie is a whirlwind tour of computer technology presented in an easy to understand language and format that both technology novices and experts will find useful and entertaining Readers will learn about computers, networks, programming, the Internet, telecommunications and wireless After reading this guide, any individual will have the knowledge and guidance to “talk the talk” of the techies The guide also includes interviews with leading CTOs from companies such as Motley Fool, Symantec, Verisign, Flooz.com and others who help break down the language of the techies! OneHourWiz: Personal PR & Making a Name For Yourself By Colleen Inches, ISBN: 1587621061 Have you ever wished you could sell yourself the way advertisers promote products? Wouldn't you love to say, “Hey world, here I am I'm the best product in the market!” It's no coincidence the most successful people in business it everyday, and so can you Colleen Burns Inches shows you how to use self promotion in any career or aspect of your life Inches, a former television news producer in New York City, gives you step by step instructions on getting attention, recognition and even media coverage for your ideas and events OneHourWiz: Internet Freelancing (Easy to Implement Ways to Making a Little or a Lot of Extra Money on the Internet) By Rachel Vine, ISBN: 1587620030 OneHourWiz: Internet Freelancing contains the most up to date information on how to use the Internet to make a little, or a lot, of extra money on the Internet The guide covers every opportunity available on the Internet including getting Paid-to-Surf the web, test new Internet products and services, freelance writing, part time consulting opportunities, affiliate programs, or simply getting paid on a monthly basis by having an extra task bar on your browser Whether you are looking to make an extra $25 a month or an extra $2,500 a month, this guide will pay for itself many times over within the first month alone OneHourWiz: Internet and Technology Careers (After the Shakedown) By April Griffin, ISBN: 1587620049 Want to take advantage of the perks Internet and technology companies have to offer? This guide will help make sure you know what to look for, ask the right questions, and get the right things put into writing so you have your upside (such as options and bonuses) and downside (guaranteed employment clauses) covered You've heard the hype Now learn how to use all the buzzwords with authority Discover the workplace trends - where the hot jobs can be found, the training you need, and the salary to expect Read interviews with recruiters from international job placement firm Kforce.com as well as computerjobs.com Regardless of whether you are already in the Internet and technology industry or are looking to break through, this is the guide for you! OneHourWiz: Stock Options By Vivian Wagner, ISBN: 1587621053 Stock options are being granted to record numbers of employees, but many people receiving stock options don't really understand what they are This guide gives you the information you need to make informed decisions about stock options, including how to value them and your company, the difference between Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) and Nonqualified Stock Options (NQSOs), the tax consequences of exercising your options, as well as information for those who want to get into options trading on their own-in an easy to understand language and format This OneHourWiz guide also includes interviews with noted experts in the field, lawyers from some of the top law firms in the world, CFOs from companies such as Hoovers, LifeMinders, Register.com, a sample stock option plan from Intel, and worksheets to help you keep track of your stock options OneHourWiz: Landing Your First Job By Andrew Goldsmith, ISBN: 1587620253 Are you a college senior terrified to graduate? Or a freshman with a lot of foresight? This is the guide you need to make sure your first step into the real world takes you in the right direction (and to start thinking ahead to that second step!) You'll get advice from the director of Career Services at one of the hottest Ivy League schools in the country and advice from such experts as the head of recruiting from PriceWaterhouseCoopers You'll read the stories of people who just a few years ago were standing exactly where you are, and are now establishing themselves at dotcoms, consulting firms, finance jobs, and even in the publishing, entertainment and theater scenes! OneHourWiz: Public Speaking By Sporty King, ISBN: 1587621096 OneHourWiz: Public Speaking can help anyone master the art of public speaking Whether giving a presentation to a few individuals, presenting to thousands of people, or just wanting to speak more confidently to others, this guide will give you all of the keys to success as a public speaker in an easy to understand format and language This proprietary process used to become a public speaker employed by Sporty King, a renowned public speaker, is sure to get you speaking confidently in no time New Titles Available Every Month! Visit Your Local Bookseller Today! Visit www.OneHourWiz.com for a Complete List of Titles CORE AREA ONE HOUR WIZ RESOURCES The Fast Track: The Insider's Guide to Winning Jobs in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, and Securities Trading, by Mariam Naficy, Broadway Books, 1997 Barron’s Guide to Military Careers, by Donald B Hutton, Barron’s Educational Series, 1998 Opportunities in Modeling Careers, by Susan Wood Gearhart, VGM Career Books, 1999 Opportunities in Music Careers, by Robert Gerardi, VGM Career Books, 1997 Career Opportunities in the Music Industry, 4th Ed., by Shelly Field, Checkmark Books, 1996 101 Best Nonprofits to Work For, 2d Ed., Leslie Hamilton and Robert Tragert, Beach Brook Productions, 2000 So You Want to Join the Peace Corps…, by Dillon Banerjee, Ten Speed Press, 2000 Opportunities in Nursing Assistant Careers, by Joan Fox-Rose, VGM Career Books, 2000 Opportunities in Nutrition Careers, by Carol Coles Caldwell, VGM Career Books, 2000 Opportunities in Paramedical Careers, by Alex Kacan, VGM, 2000 104 CORE AREA ONE HOUR WIZ RESOURCES Career Opportunities in Health Care, by Shelly Field, Facts on File Inc., 1997 Careers in Journalism, 2d Ed., by Jay Goldberg, VGM Career Books, 2000 The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Marketing, Ann Chen, Harvard Business School Publishing, 2000 Opportunities in Performing Arts Careers, by Bonnie Bjorguine, VGM Career Books, 2001 Opportunities in Publishing Careers, by Robert A Carter and S William Pattis, VGM Career Books, 2001 Opportunities in Real Estate Careers, by Mariwyn Evans, VGM Career Books, 1989 Real Estate Careers, by Carolyn Janik and Ruth Rejnis, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1999 Opportunities in Recreation and Leisure Careers, by Clayne Jenson and Jay Naylor, VGM Career Books, 2000 Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry, 2d Ed by Shelly Field, Checkmark Books, 1999 The 50 Coolest Jobs in Sports, by David Fischer, Macmillan Reference USA, 1997 105 CORE AREA ONE HOUR WIZ RESOURCES Opportunities in Teaching Careers, by Janet Fine, VGM Career Books, 2000 Opportunities in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, by Blythe Camenson, VGM Career Books, 1995 Opportunities in Writing Careers, by Elizabeth Foote-Smith, VGM Career Books, 1997 Careers in Writing, by Blythe Camenson, VGM Career Books, 2001 Opportunities in Zoo Careers, by Blythe Camenson, VGM Career Books, 1998 On Writing Great Resumes 1500 Key Words for $100,000+ Jobs, by Wendy S Enelow, Impact Publications, 1998 Minute Resumes, by Dana Morgan, IDG Books Worldwide Inc., 2000 Damn Good Resume Guide, by Yana Parker, Ten Speed Press, 1996 First Time Resume, by William McNeil, Adams Media Corporation, 2000 106 CORE AREA ONE HOUR WIZ RESOURCES Gallery of Best Resumes, 2d Ed., by David F Noble, JIST Works Inc., 2001 National Business Weekly Employment Resumes, 3d Ed., by Taunee S Besson, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1999 Resumes for College Students and Recent Graduates, 2d Ed., by the Editors of VGM Career Books, VGM Career Books, 1998 Resumes that Knock ‘Em Dead, 4th Ed., by Martin Yate, Adams Media Corporation, 2001 The Resume Handbook, 3d Ed., Arthur D Rosenberg and David Hizer, Adams Media Corporation, 1996 On Writing Great Cover Letters 1500 Key Words for $100,000+ Jobs, by Wendy S Enelow, Impact Publications, 1998 175 High-Impact Cover Letters, 2d Ed., by Richard H Beatty, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1996 Minute Cover Letters, by Dana Morgan, IDG Books Worldwide Inc., 2000 Cover Letters that Knock ‘Em Dead, 4th Ed., by Martin Yate, Adams Media Corporation, 2001 107 CORE AREA ONE HOUR WIZ RESOURCES National Business Weekly Employment Cover Letters, 3d Ed., by Taunee S Besson, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1999 On Impressing Your Interviewer 101 Dynamite Questions to Ask at Your Job Interview, 2d Ed., by Richard Fein, Impact Publications, 2000 Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions, by Matthew J DeLuca, McGraw-Hill, 1997 Haldane’s Best Answers to Tough Interview Questions, Bernard Haldane Associates, Impact Publications, 2000 How to Have a Winning Job Interview, 3d Ed., by Deborah P Bloch, VGM Career Books, 1998 Killer Interviews, by Frederick W Ball and Barbara B Ball, McGraw-Hill, 1996 Last Minute Interview Tips, by Brandon Toropov, Career Press, 1996 The Complete Q & A Job Interview Book, 3d Ed., by Jeffrey G Allen, John Wiley & Sons, 2000 The Five-Minute Interview, 2d Ed., by Richard H Beatty, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1998 The Interview Rehearsal Book, by Deb Gottesman and Buzz Mauro, Berkley Books, 1999 108 CORE AREA ONE HOUR WIZ RESOURCES The Perfect Interview, 2d Ed., by John D Drake, American Management Association, 1997 Your First Interview, 3d Ed., by Ron Fry, Career Press, 1996 On weighing offers (and negotiating better ones) The American Almanac of Jobs and Salaries, by John W Wright, Avon Books, 2000 Are You Paid What You're Worth?: The Complete Guide to Calculating and Negotiating the Salary, Benefits, Bonus and Raise You Deserve, by Michael O'Malley, Broadway Books, 1998 Job Offer!, by Maryanne L Wegerbauer, JIST Works Inc., 1999 Negotiate Your Job Offer, by Mary B Simon, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1998 Negotiating Your Salary: How to Make $1,000 a Minute, Rev Ed., by Jack Chapman, Ten Speed Press, 1996 109 CORE AREA ONE HOUR WIZ GLOSSARY Core Area Glossary Compensation Whatever your company gives you in return for doing your job, and the reason you even need a job to begin with Can include cash salary, stock options, shares of stock, child care, tuition reimbursement, gym membership, a company car, moving expenses, uniform or wardrobe expenses, vacation time, personal days, sick leave, a pension, theater tickets, or anything else an employer or clever employee can imagine Connection Absolutely anyone who you know, or anyone who anyone you know knows, who has any link, however tenuous, to the company you are pursuing Friends and family are ready-made connections; alumni of your high school and college require a bit of work but still count Someone who will not hand you a job on a silver platter, but who will let you into the dining room Cover Letter Your second contact with an employer The framework of the building that is your application Your chance to elaborate on the basics listed in your resume and to explain qualifications that may not be immediately obvious Not the place to misspell an employer’s name 110 CORE AREA ONE HOUR WIZ GLOSSARY Employment Agency See Headhunter Headhunter Someone who matches employers to employees Not usually interested in college students unless they have extraordinary and highly specialized skills Informational Interview Usually set up by, or even with, a connection 1) An opportunity for you to learn about a company and an industry 2) A reconnaissance mission during which you can search out unadvertised jobs Interview Your third contact with an employer The bricks and mortar of the building that is your application Your chance to show the employer who you are and why you’re the best person for the job Not the time to pick your nose Job What you in return for compensation May additionally provide personal satisfaction, spiritual fulfillment, prestige, pickup lines, or relief from parental harassment Or may not May not even provide much in compensation Job Fair A gathering of employers and job applicants A good chance to submit a resume and cover letter, conduct a very informal 111 CORE AREA ONE HOUR WIZ GLOSSARY informational interview, and pick up some paperweights with cool logos on them Job Listing A company’s cry for help Found in a book, a magazine, a newspaper, or online Negotiation The art of convincing an employer to give you better compensation Should be done with the same degree of care used during the restoration of the Sistine Chapel Networking Creating connections Can take place at career fairs, family reunions, during summer jobs, or in almost any other situation Resume Your first contact with an employer The foundation of the building that is your application A place to outline your education, work experiences and skills, in a way tailored to the job for which you’re applying Not a place to try out that cool new font on your computer Reference A person, preferably a former employer or professor, willing to praise you to the skies Not a person who thinks you’re just pretty good, or a relative Relief What you will feel when you have a job 112 CORE AREA ONE HOUR WIZ GLOSSARY Smalltalk Brief conversation about innocuous topics like the weather A good idea at the start of an interview in someone’s office, a requirement during an interview over lunch, and a waste of everyone’s time during a telephone interview Temp Agency A company that matches employers looking for temporary labor with employees willing to perform it Temporary labor can include transcribing the tape recording of a conference, assisting with a single project, or just about anything else Unemployment Not, contrary to popular belief, a complete and total disaster 113 Become a Part of OneHourWiz™ The Legendary, World Famous Method to Mastering Anything in an Hour • Publish a Quick Tip on an Upcoming Topic (50-5,000 words) • • Submit an Idea to Write an Entire OneHourWiz Post Comments on the Topics Mentioned • Read Expanded Excerpts • Free Excerpts From Upcoming Guides • Links for More Information on a Topic www.OneHourWiz.com Order These Other Great OneHourWiz™ Guides Today! OneHourWiz: Making Your First Million By Jon Pirone, ISBN: 1587621037 OneHourWiz: Making Your First Million presents ways for every individual to make their first million Three main focal areas are covered including investing, starting your own business, and taking equity as a form of compensation The guide is a very practical and entertaining look at ways for anyone to make their first million The guide also includes interviews with some of the most successful business people of our time who explain how they “made their first million.” OneHourWiz: Becoming a Techie By Mary Pyefinch, ISBN: 1587621045 OneHourWiz: Becoming a Techie is a whirlwind tour of computer technology presented in an easy to understand language and format that both technology novices and experts will find useful and entertaining Readers will learn about computers, networks, programming, the Internet, telecommunications and wireless After reading this guide, any individual will have the knowledge and guidance to “talk the talk” of the techies The guide also includes interviews with leading CTOs from companies such as Motley Fool, Symantec, Verisign, Flooz.com and others who help break down the language of the techies! OneHourWiz: Personal PR & Making a Name For Yourself By Colleen Inches, ISBN: 1587621061 Have you ever wished you could sell yourself the way advertisers promote products? Wouldn't you love to say, “Hey world, here I am I'm the best product in the market!” It's no coincidence the most successful people in business it everyday, and so can you Colleen Burns Inches shows you how to use self promotion in any career or aspect of your life Inches, a former television news producer in New York City, gives you step by step instructions on getting attention, recognition and even media coverage for your ideas and events OneHourWiz: Internet Freelancing (Easy to Implement Ways to Making a Little or a Lot of Extra Money on the Internet) By Rachel Vine, ISBN: 1587620030 OneHourWiz: Internet Freelancing contains the most up to date information on how to use the Internet to make a little, or a lot, of extra money on the Internet The guide covers every opportunity available on the Internet including getting Paid-to-Surf the web, test new Internet products and services, freelance writing, part time consulting opportunities, affiliate programs, or simply getting paid on a monthly basis by having an extra task bar on your browser Whether you are looking to make an extra $25 a month or an extra $2,500 a month, this guide will pay for itself many times over within the first month alone OneHourWiz: Internet and Technology Careers (After the Shakedown) By April Griffin, ISBN: 1587620049 Want to take advantage of the perks Internet and technology companies have to offer? This guide will help make sure you know what to look for, ask the right questions, and get the right things put into writing so you have your upside (such as options and bonuses) and downside (guaranteed employment clauses) covered You've heard the hype Now learn how to use all the buzzwords with authority Discover the workplace trends - where the hot jobs can be found, the training you need, and the salary to expect Read interviews with recruiters from international job placement firm Kforce.com as well as computerjobs.com Regardless of whether you are already in the Internet and technology industry or are looking to break through, this is the guide for you! OneHourWiz: Stock Options By Vivian Wagner, ISBN: 1587621053 Stock options are being granted to record numbers of employees, but many people receiving stock options don't really understand what they are This guide gives you the information you need to make informed decisions about stock options, including how to value them and your company, the difference between Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) and Nonqualified Stock Options (NQSOs), the tax consequences of exercising your options, as well as information for those who want to get into options trading on their own-in an easy to understand language and format This OneHourWiz guide also includes interviews with noted experts in the field, lawyers from some of the top law firms in the world, CFOs from companies such as Hoovers, LifeMinders, Register.com, a sample stock option plan from Intel, and worksheets to help you keep track of your stock options OneHourWiz: Landing Your First Job By Andrew Goldsmith, ISBN: 1587620253 Are you a college senior terrified to graduate? Or a freshman with a lot of foresight? This is the guide you need to make sure your first step into the real world takes you in the right direction (and to start thinking ahead to that second step!) You'll get advice from the director of Career Services at one of the hottest Ivy League schools in the country and advice from such experts as the head of recruiting from PriceWaterhouseCoopers You'll read the stories of people who just a few years ago were standing exactly where you are, and are now establishing themselves at dotcoms, consulting firms, finance jobs, and even in the publishing, entertainment and theater scenes! OneHourWiz: Public Speaking By Sporty King, ISBN: 1587621096 OneHourWiz: Public Speaking can help anyone master the art of public speaking Whether giving a presentation to a few individuals, presenting to thousands of people, or just wanting to speak more confidently to others, this guide will give you all of the keys to success as a public speaker in an easy to understand format and language This proprietary process used to become a public speaker employed by Sporty King, a renowned public speaker, is sure to get you speaking confidently in no time New Titles Available Every Month! Visit Your Local Bookseller Today! Visit www.OneHourWiz.com for a Complete List of Titles OneHourWiz™ The Legendary, World-Famous Method to Mastering Anything in an Hour How I become a OneHourWiz? OneHourWiz is a proven, unique method of learning that focuses on the fundamental principles of a topic, along with advice from industry experts, to master the most important aspects of anything in an hour Although not always known by the name OneHourWiz, the principles behind this important method of learning have been practiced for decades by leading executives of the world’s largest companies, top government officials, federal intelligence agencies, and some of the world’s most renowned professors, teachers and visionaries Most people not realize that when trying to learn a new subject or topic, they spend 80% of their time not focusing on the right principles If they were to receive instruction from the right teachers, focused on the right principles, they could learn anything in a fraction of the time However, getting all of these industry leaders, teachers and visionaries together would be virtually impossible Therefore, our OneHourWiz authors collect the most important pieces of information from these individuals, pour through volumes of research, talk with industry leaders and present the material in a condensed and easy to understand format So, how is it possible to master anything in an hour? Each OneHourWiz uses a proprietary method that focuses on several core areas including: The 10 Most Important Principles, The History/Background Information, Focal Points/Technique, Interviews With Industry Visionaries, Quick Tips, Case Studies & Worksheets, Resources for Further Research, and a Key Words Glossary so you can “talk the talk.” OneHourWiz guides have become overnight classics that remain with our readers for years and years as timeless guides they can always refer back to So sit back, relax, and enjoy the following pages on your way to becoming a OneHourWiz! ... R W I Z ™ OneHourWiz™ Landing Your First Job Sure Fire Ways to Finding the Right Job, Successful Interviewing and Getting the Offer By Andrew Goldsmith Published by Aspatore Books, Inc For information... OneHourWiz™ Landing Your First Job Sure Fire Ways to Finding the Right Job, Successful Interviewing and Getting the Offer Core Area 1: The 10 Most Important Principles 13 Core Area 2: The History 15... of your stock options OneHourWiz: Landing Your First Job By Andrew Goldsmith, ISBN: 1587620253 Are you a college senior terrified to graduate? Or a freshman with a lot of foresight? This is the