Landing an interview (and acing it)
Previously in this chapter, guidance on job hunting and résumé preparing was provided. In this section, we will move on to the next step: getting ready for an interview!
Generally, there are several routes that are included in the whole process of landing a job, as shown in the following diagram:
As there are many steps involved, and the pressure can be overwhelming, you should start applying for jobs as early as possible, to get familiar with the whole process and master it over time. This is where groups D and E in the list of dream companies we created in the Ranking the searches section come to good use. Start by applying for the companies in groups D and E and try to gain as much interviewing experience as possible with those companies. Then, slowly try with companies in group C. This can be great practice for the future, when you are ready to apply for your group...