Gradspot.com's Guide to Life After College
by Schonberger, Chris; Schultz, Stuart; Klein, David; Hoen, ToryFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2011-04-05
Publisher(s): Manhattan Prep Publishing
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Summary
Whether you're searching for your first job or apartment, navigating the treacherous waters of office politics, or just trying to figure out how to file your tax return, Gradspot.com's Guide to Life After College tackles the most common issues facing twentysomethings as they find their feet in the "real world."
Author Biography
Chris Schonberger (Harvard University, '06) is Editor-in-Chief of Gradspot.com. Previously, he has written for Time Out New York, Entertainment Weekly, and the Let's Go travel guide series.
Stuart Schultz (Emory University, '04) founded Gradspot.com in 2007. He has spoken at colleges across the U.S. and appeared on national television and radio programs to share his life after college tips.
David Klein (Dartmouth College, '04) is an editor of Gradspot.com. He has also contributed to Gawker, LIFE, GOOD, and UNICEF.
Tory Hoen (Brown University, '06) is freelance writer and editor based in New York and Paris. Previously, she has written for Time Out New York, Businessweek.com, DossierJournal.com, and Hipparis.com.
Stuart Schultz (Emory University, '04) founded Gradspot.com in 2007. He has spoken at colleges across the U.S. and appeared on national television and radio programs to share his life after college tips.
David Klein (Dartmouth College, '04) is an editor of Gradspot.com. He has also contributed to Gawker, LIFE, GOOD, and UNICEF.
Tory Hoen (Brown University, '06) is freelance writer and editor based in New York and Paris. Previously, she has written for Time Out New York, Businessweek.com, DossierJournal.com, and Hipparis.com.
Table of Contents
| Start Here | p. i |
| Why We Wrote This Book | p. iii |
| How to Use This Book | p. iv |
| Holy $*%#, I Just Graduated! | p. 1 |
| Ten Things to Do After Graduation | p. 4 |
| The Traveling Grad | p. 5 |
| 20 Hot Post Grad Trips | p. 6 |
| How to Travel Abroad for Free | p. 8 |
| Confessions of an Undercover Adventurer | p. 11 |
| Ways to Use Your Student ID | p. 12 |
| D.I.Y. Post-College Education | p. 14 |
| Dating | p. 17 |
| Breaking Up in the Age of Gchat | p. 22 |
| Cooking | p. 24 |
| Kitchen 101 | p. 25 |
| Learning to Shop and Cook | p. 26 |
| The Under-$50 Pantry | p. 27 |
| Interview: Mark Bittman's Guide to Post-College Cooking | p. 29 |
| Wine Appreciation 101 | p. 30 |
| Exploring the World of Beer | p. 35 |
| Coping with the One-Year Rut | p. 37 |
| Career Options | p. 39 |
| Five Things to Do Before You Get a Job | p. 41 |
| Understanding Your Ideal Job Profile | p. 43 |
| Which Industries Are the Safest in a Recession? | p. 45 |
| Top Entry-Level Employers | p. 48 |
| The Wide World of Jobs | p. 52 |
| Changing Industries, Functions, and/or Organizations | p. 53 |
| Researching Career Options, Companies, and Industries | p. 53 |
| Interview: Doing What You Love, with MC Naledge | p. 55 |
| Where to Actually Find a Full-Time Job | p. 56 |
| Ask the Expert: How to Start Your Own Business | p. 60 |
| Government Jobs | p. 62 |
| Non-Profit Jobs | p. 66 |
| Freelancing | p. 69 |
| Internships | p. 73 |
| Plan B (How To Earn Cash Now) | p. 77 |
| Temp Work | p. 85 |
| Getting Hired | p. 89 |
| Cleaning Up Your Online Identity | p. 91 |
| Resume | p. 94 |
| Sample Resume | p. 98 |
| Cover Letter | p. 99 |
| Sample Cover Letter | p. 101 |
| Salary Requirements | p. 102 |
| Emailing Your Job Application | p. 102 |
| References | p. 104 |
| Networking | p. 105 |
| The Informational Interview | p. 107 |
| Sample Informational Interview Request | p. 108 |
| Professional Networking Sites: The Anti-Social Solution | p. 110 |
| Ask the Expert: LinkedIn Tips for Recent Grads | p. 112 |
| Interviewing | p. 117 |
| Interview Dress | p. 119 |
| Sample Interview Questions | p. 124 |
| Follow-Ups | p. 126 |
| Sample Thank You Note | p. 126 |
| Making a Decision | p. 127 |
| Settling: Should I Take a Job I'm Not 100% Sure About? | p. 127 |
| Interview: To Thine Own Self Be True, with Alan J. Pickman | p. 129 |
| Working Life | p. 131 |
| First Jobs of Famous People | p. 133 |
| Surviving Your First Day | p. 134 |
| Ask the Expert: Women in the Workplace | p. 138 |
| School vs. Work: What's the Difference? | p. 140 |
| Office Politics | p. 143 |
| Business Speak | p. 146 |
| Ask the Expert: Do I Have Imposter Syndrome? with Dr. Valerie Young | p. 148 |
| The Importance of Mentors | p. 149 |
| Office Romance | p. 150 |
| Office Dress | p. 153 |
| Internet, Email, and Phone | p. 158 |
| Instant Messenger | p. 158 |
| Business Meal Etiquette | p. 163 |
| Business Travel | p. 165 |
| Ten Steps to Take If You Lose Your Job | p. 168 |
| On Work and Boredom | p. 170 |
| Beyond Your First Job | p. 171 |
| Housing | p. 173 |
| Moving Home | p. 175 |
| Location, Location, Location | p. 179 |
| Gradspot's Ultimate (Abridged) City Guide | p. 180 |
| Top Five Tips for Moving With and Without a Mover | p. 186 |
| Neighborhood, Space, Cost: Two Outta Three Ain't Bad | p. 188 |
| The Real Estate Hunt | p. 192 |
| Ad Speak in Real Estate Listings | p. 194 |
| Sealing the Deal: Applying and Signing the Lease | p. 197 |
| Confessions of a Nomad: The Modern-Day Odysseus | p. 198 |
| Guarantors | p. 201 |
| Specifics of Renting a Condo | p. 202 |
| Specifics of Renting a House | p. 204 |
| The Negotiator's Toolkit | p. 206 |
| Roommate Living | p. 207 |
| Subletting | p. 211 |
| Renters Insurance | p. 215 |
| Setting Up Your Pad | p. 215 |
| Dealing with Housing Issues | p. 218 |
| Buying Your Own Pad | p. 220 |
| Top Ten Ways to Go Green in Your First Apartment | p. 222 |
| Money | p. 223 |
| Personal Finance Cheat Sheet | p. 226 |
| Everything You Wanted to Know About Credit | p. 227 |
| Repaying Your Debt | p. 232 |
| Student Debt | p. 234 |
| Bank Accounts | p. 239 |
| How to Write a Personal Check | p. 242 |
| Automatic Bill Pay | p. 245 |
| Credit Cards | p. 245 |
| Deciphering Your Credit Card Bll | p. 252 |
| Easy Budgeting: Audit Yourself | p. 254 |
| Saying & Investing | p. 258 |
| Do I Pay Off Debt or Invest? | p. 259 |
| Investing for Short-Term Purchases | p. 261 |
| Investing for the Medium-Term | p. 261 |
| Investing for Retirement: 401 (k)s and IRAs | p. 263 |
| Long-Term Investing: Stocks & Funds | p. 265 |
| Opening a Brokerage/Investment Account | p. 270 |
| Investment Cheat Sheet | p. 271 |
| Building a Financial Management System | p. 272 |
| Taxes | p. 273 |
| Common Tax Forms & Deductions for Recent Grads | p. 274 |
| Hire a Tax Professional or Do It Yourself? | p. 276 |
| Cars & Commuting | p. 279 |
| Do You Need a Car? | p. 281 |
| Buying vs. Leasing | p. 282 |
| Choosing a Car | p. 283 |
| Ten Great Cars for Recent Grads | p. 286 |
| Hitting the Dealership and Making a Deal | p. 287 |
| Signing the Contract | p. 289 |
| Buying Used Without Getting Abused | p. 290 |
| Purchasing New and Used Cars with Financing | p. 291 |
| Leasing Cars | p. 292 |
| Car Insurance | p. 294 |
| Auto Essentials | p. 299 |
| Mileage Chart: How Much Do You Need for Gas | p. 301 |
| Top Ten Ways to Be a Green Driver | p. 302 |
| End of the Road: How to Sell Your Car | p. 303 |
| Health | p. 305 |
| Health Insurance: Why You Need It | p. 307 |
| Lingo: Talking Health Insurance | p. 309 |
| Getting Health Care on Your Own | p. 311 |
| Health Insurance Essentials | p. 314 |
| Women-Specific Health Care Concerns | p. 316 |
| Getting Health Care Through Work | p. 318 |
| HMOs vs.PPOs | p. 319 |
| Dealing With Your Health Insurance Company | p. 320 |
| Choosing a Doctor | p. 321 |
| How to Choose a Dentist | p. 324 |
| Ask the Expert: Should I Buy Dental Insurance | p. 326 |
| Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle | p. 326 |
| Healthy Recipes | p. 326 |
| The Gym | p. 331 |
| 411 on STDs | p. 333 |
| Grad School | p. 339 |
| Five Good and Bad Reasons to Go to Grad School | p. 341 |
| Deciding What to Study | p. 342 |
| Finding the Right School | p. 344 |
| Business, Law, and Education | p. 345 |
| Studying for the GMAT, LSAT, and GRE | p. 350 |
| Funding Grad School | p. 354 |
| Is It Possible to Balance Full-Time Work with Part-Time Grad School? | p. 356 |
| Epilogue: The Golden Rule of Life After College | p. 359 |
| Appendix: Gradspot Recipes | p. 363 |
| Further Reading | p. 374 |
| About the Authors | p. 375 |
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