
Networking to find work is an invaluable tool, but after you've networked your way in to an interview you're often on your own. A few unanswered emails and replies that the company has decided to go in another direction is enough to put a job seeker into a state of frustration, but your network could come in to play once again after you've been brushed off by a potential employer. Find out how when you read more.

Job hunting is a process more people are having to go through as companies undergo big layoffs in the face of a challenged economy. It's competitive out there and the little details matter more with crowded applicant pools. Make your case stronger by showing up prepared — check for these five items before you head out the door.

An increasingly large pool of unemployed workers, many who are highly qualified and have killer resumes, means that getting an interview and landing a new job is a longer and more challenging process these days. After sorting through piles of resumes, hiring managers are now
holding more rounds of interviews than before. Get through the first round of interviews with these tips.

Interviews tend to be relatively formulaic, and one thing we can count on is hearing the what is your biggest weakness question. "I don't know," isn't a sufficient answer — same goes for, "I don't have any weaknesses." The majority of you may have
declared your hatred for the question, but that doesn't preclude you from having to come up with a passable answer.

I've already shared the go-to questions used by self-made billionaires when a job candidate
first walks into their offices, and here's a list of the final questions they use when wrapping up interviews. Leaving on a strong note is always important — finish with a punch and prepare for your interviews by considering answers to some of these questions.
- John Catsimiditis — What do you hate to do?
- Leon Charney — How did you feel when you walked out?
- John Paul DeJoria — Is there anything else you would like to ask me?
- Tom Golisano — When are you available?
- Michael Heisley — Are there any questions that you have?
- R.J.