Lauri Harwood is a widely respected consultant and trainer. Her extensive experience includes 15 years of developing corporate training for Procter & Gamble. She is an instructor at Miami University in Cincinnati, Ohio. As the owner of Vandalay Group, Inc., she serves as a writer, instructional designer, and program/project manager. Her degrees include a bachelor of arts in English literature (University of Cincinnati) and a Master of Technical and Scientific Communication (Miami University).

Part I: STARTING YOUR CAREER. 1. The Job Search Process. 2. Know What Employers Expect. 3. Know Yourself to Market Yourself. Part II: SOURCES OF JOB INFORMATION. 4. Your Winning Network. 5. Research Careers and Find Job Leads. Part III: ESSENTIAL JOB SEARCH DOCUMENTS. 6. Resumes. 7. Job Applications and Cover Letters. Part IV: THE JOB INTERVIEW. 8. Interview Essentials. 9. Ask for--and Get--the Interview. 10. Interview Styles and Questions. 11. Interview Like a Pro. Part V: GOING FORWARD. 12. Following Up and Negotiating Offers. 13. Handling Rejection. 14. Take Charge of Your Career.

• Part I: STARTING YOUR CAREER.1. The Job Search Process.2. Know What Employers Expect.3. Know Yourself to Market Yourself.Part II: SOURCES OF JOB INFORMATION.4. Your Winning Network.5. Research Careers and Find Job Leads.Part III: ESSENTIAL JOB SEARCH DOCUMENTS.6. Resumes.7. Job Applications and Cover Letters.Part IV: THE JOB INTERVIEW.8. Interview Essentials.9. Ask for--and Get--the Interview.10. Interview Styles and Questions.11. Interview Like a Pro.Part V: GOING FORWARD.12. Following Up and Negotiating Offers.13. Handling Rejection.14. Take Charge of Your Career.