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In this day and age, it’s rare to physically mail in an application. Often there will be an online application where you simply plug in your info and upload your résumé and cover letter. However, sometimes you will be asked to e-mail your materials...

Being an attractive job candidate is all well and good, but it doesn't really matter do much for you if you're not finding any open positions. As we've noted throughout the series, networking is the best way to find out about great jobs, particularly since so many positions are filled directly through referrals....

A follow-up thank you letter/e-mail after an interview is not simply polite; it is also a chance to reiterate qualifications, reemphasize a desire for the position, or bring something up that didn’t get mentioned in person. Write a brief note to each individual who took part in the interview within 24-48 hours....

One of the weirdest things you’ll realize in many offices around the country is that tons of otherwise old and “professional” people us instant messenger as their primary mode of intra-office communication. For a twentysomething who grew up using AIM to gossip about school and chat with pedophiles, this can be super awkward....