Why You, Why Me, Why Now

From the author of Write Your Way In comes a clear and accessible guide on everything it takes to land your first job after college. You've just spent your college years working hard in the service of one goal: getting that first job on the road to your career. So, how do you avoid the many mistakes in the job search you might not know you're making? In Why You, Why Me, Why Now, Rachel Toor has the answers along with the good news: The most important thing you can offer is a mindset that shows you know the goals of the organization you want to work for and that you're ready and eager to contribute. Toor provides, with compassion and enthusiasm, strategies that make it easy for hiring managers to say "yes." Through useful and funny anecdotes, Toor offers advice from professionals across industries, examples of how her tips work in the real world, and explanations of best practices and what not to do. Instead of providing resume templates and easily searchable answers, the book focuses on the mindset applicants can adopt to find success. Revealing traits employers look for and how they evaluate application materials, Toor offers advice from cover letter salutations to post-interview thank-you notes along with practical tips on getting past AI screening, understanding LinkedIn, and preparing for video interviews. Throughout, the book features Toor's notes on writing well and how to use classic storytelling techniques that will help in landing a first job and beyond. Encouraging, entertaining, and blunt, this is a job-search guide like no other.