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The 2012 Lifehacker Guide to Ace Job Interviews

My friends and I are looking for jobs this summer and we are both preparing for interviews. Here are some readings that may help. You don’t have to read all of these but pick some topics you haven’t read before. If you have enough time, maybe read only one of these per day and practice with a friend before the important date. 

Good luck!

Know these hiring managers tricks and share only as much information as you need to in a job interview.

http://lifehacker.com/5904742/know-these-hiring-managers-tricks-and-share-only-as-much-information-as-you-need-to-in-a-job-interview

Huntsy keeps track of jobs you want and simplifies the application process.

http://lifehacker.com/5899800/huntsy-keeps-track-of-jobs-you-want-and-simplifies-the-application-process

Ask this question at the beginning of your next job interview.

http://lifehacker.com/5899684/ask-this-question-at-the-beginning-of-your-next-job-interview

Shameless self-promotion is a good thing in job interviews.

http://lifehacker.com/5899349/shameless-self+promotion-is-a-good-thing-in-job-interviews

Ask these questions at your next job interview to leave a lasting impression.

http://lifehacker.com/5897390/ask-these-questions-at-your-next-job-interview-to-leave-a-lasting-impression

What Questions Should I Be Ready to Answer at Just About Any Job Interview?

http://lifehacker.com/5889971/what-questions-should-i-be-ready-to-answer-at-just-about-any-job-interview

How to Answer “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?”

http://lifehacker.com/5888646/how-to-answer-what-is-your-greatest-weakness

How Do I Deal with Interview Questions I’d Rather Not Answer?

http://lifehacker.com/5886514/how-do-i-deal-with-interview-questions-id-rather-not-answer

Salary Negotiations: Don’t be Tough, be Honest

http://lifehacker.com/5884037/salary-negotiations-dont-be-tough-be-honest

Turn a Firing Into a Lesson and Use the Experience on Your Next Job Interview

http://lifehacker.com/5881233/turn-a-firing-into-a-lesson-and-use-the-experience-on-your-next-job-interview

Update Your Resume and Get a (Better) Job This Weekend

http://lifehacker.com/5880030/update-your-resume-and-get-a-better-job-this-weekend

How Long You Should Wait to Hear Back About a Job Application

http://lifehacker.com/5879588/how-long-you-should-wait-to-hear-back-about-a-job-application

Fill in Online Job Application Salary Requests with $1 to Improve Your Chances of a Response

http://lifehacker.com/5879510/fill-in-online-job-application-salary-requests-with-1

What Subjects Should You Avoid During a Job Interview?

http://lifehacker.com/5879380/what-subjects-should-you-avoid-during-a-job-interview

Negotiate the Salary You Want with the Briefcase Technique

http://lifehacker.com/5877193/negotiate-your-salary-with-the-briefcase-technique 

Prepare to Ace Your Job Interview with This Interview One-Sheeter

http://lifehacker.com/5877626/prepare-to-ace-your-job-interview-with-this-job-interview-one+sheeter

Why I Won’t Hire You

http://lifehacker.com/5874647/why-i-wont-hire-you

Learn the Motives Behind Job Interview Questions and Better Tailor Your Responses

http://lifehacker.com/5876424/learn-the-motives-behind-job-interview-questions-and-better-tailor-your-reponses

What Employers Look for in Entry-Level Job Candidates

http://lifehacker.com/5910871/what-employers-look-for-in-entry+level-job-candidates

Nail the “Tell Me About Yourself” Job Interview Question

http://lifehacker.com/5911124/nail-the-tell-me-about-yourself-job-interview-question-with-this-three+part-answer

…. and many more.