{"product_id":"getting-your-first-job-for-dummies-isbn-9781119431466","title":"Getting Your First Job For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eFind—and land—your first job!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a job can seem daunting, especially when it's a brand new experience. There's a lot to know, and often a lot of pressure. Written by the founder of AfterCollege.com, \u003ci\u003eGetting Your First Job For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to take the stress out of the job search process and help you get an offer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'll discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with confidence, and evaluate an offer. Written in plain English and packed with step-by-step instructions, it'll have you writing customized resumes, conducting company research, and utilizing online job search sites, faster than you can say 'I got the job!' \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine what kind of job suits your interests and skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite a compelling cover letter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow what to expect in an interview\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffectively negotiate an offer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're still in school or navigating the world as a recent graduate, \u003ci\u003eGetting Your First Job For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e arms you with the skills and confidence to make getting your first job an exciting and enjoyable process. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Preparing Yourself Before the Job Search\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Mapping Out Your Job Search Strategy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your First Part-Time Job 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring Internships 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your First Job after College 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Importance of Your First Job 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting exposed to an industry 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the job itself 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding your professional network 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting a Goal for Yourself 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving expectations 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a timeline 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Your Search with Online Tools and Apps 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Google Calendar 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking notes with Evernote 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Google Sheets 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding your vocabulary with Thesaurus.com 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Highlighting What You Bring to an Employer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Your Skills 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranslating your major into specific skills 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing your soft skills 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering your hidden skills 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting feedback from your friends 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying areas for improvement 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing Your Experience 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking note of volunteer work 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing school projects 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowcasing notable sports and hobbies 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing your background 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Figuring Out What You Want to Do\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Self-Assessments 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Mercer Match 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Paddle 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Insights through Career Discovery Tools 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing AfterCollege’s Explore 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging LinkedIn Career Insights 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Jobs of Interest 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to friends about their work 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob shadowing 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting someone about shadowing 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Occupational Outlook Handbook 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Starting Your Job Search\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Researching Employers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Large and Small Employers 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the advantages of a large company 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the advantages of a small company 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing if a startup is right for you 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning about startups on Crunchbase 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking for a nonprofit 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Employers with New-Grad Programs 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotation programs 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing programs 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSales programs 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Employers of Interest 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGauging employee morale on Glassdoor 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGleaning employee insights on LinkedIn 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Getting Ready to Search for a Job\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnlisting Assistance from Your Network 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking with LinkedIn 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging Facebook 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to alumni events 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to your teachers and professors 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting help from family and friends 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining Recommendations 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring past employer recommendations 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting someone for a recommendation 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaching teachers for recommendations 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrafting your own recommendation letter 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequesting endorsements via LinkedIn 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for recommendations via AfterCollege 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your University Career Center 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending career fairs 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigning up for on-campus interviews 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing with mock interviews 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing other resources on campus 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding to Use Headhunters and Staffing Firms 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Searching for Jobs Online\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing Yourself with Search Techniques 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting a basic job search 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing keywords 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Boolean searches 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing an advanced job search 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching on Job Sites 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Jobs on Google 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Automatic Job Alerts 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up AfterCollege job alerts 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a LinkedIn job notification 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubscribing to school email lists 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing IFTTT notifications and Craigslist 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Building a Great Online Presence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a LinkedIn Profile 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up an AfterCollege Student Profile 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowcasing Your Expertise 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing on LinkedIn Publishing 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting on Medium 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating content on YouTube 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing off your code on GitHub 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompeting on Kaggle 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning Up Your Online Presence 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching for yourself on Google 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking your credit report 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with a DUI or arrest record 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTidying up your social media profile 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram more private 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving questionable pictures 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting rid of controversial tweets 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an appropriate email address 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Navigating the Application Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Preparing Your Résumé and Cover Letter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting a Cover Letter 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Great Résumé 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting your résumé 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding common mistakes 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying key résumé elements 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing action words 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at a sample résumé 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Résumé Help 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking your résumé to your college career center 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing TopResume to improve your résumé 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Applying for Jobs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting the Application Process 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Applicant Tracking Systems 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Someone to Refer You 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping alumni from your school 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the Status of Your Application 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Acing the Interview and Getting the Offer You Want\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Before the Interview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Your Interview 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with the employer’s website 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Wikipedia to research the employer 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding competing companies on Owler 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing employer numbers on Yahoo! Finance 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into a nonprofit’s finances via GuideStar 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearching who will interview you 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning about the job you’re applying for 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing for the Interview 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing yourself 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to ask 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswering questions 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing Yourself with the Interview Process 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial screening interview 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn-campus interviews 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing with the hiring manager 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing with team members 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming Familiar with Interview Platforms 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing via Skype 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing via Google Hangouts 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing video conferencing 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing via phone 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: The Interview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNailing Interview Etiquette 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing the part 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArriving early 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting rid of your chewing gum, food, and drinks 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling lunch interviews 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliminating distractions 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Great Impression 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting a conversation 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinding your body language 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking eye contact 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking the right questions 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the wrong questions 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswering Difficult Interview Questions 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about yourself 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing your lack of experience 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about why you’re interested in the job 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on your accomplishments 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelving into setbacks and how you overcame them 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing your top qualities 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging areas of improvement 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem-solving during the interview 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter the Interview 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing up 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting a thank-you note 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking on your status 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: The Offer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining What’s Important to You 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalary 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaxes and withholding 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA brief guide to benefits 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonuses, commissions, and stock 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlexibility and work–life balance 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompany culture 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployer brand 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating an Offer 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with an on-the-spot verbal offer 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining leverage with multiple offers 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearching salary information 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating other perks besides money 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting an Offer 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample offer letter 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeclining an Offer 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Rejection 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplying by email 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting feedback on why you didn’t get the job 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Relocating for the Right Job\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the Cost of Living 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating cost of living on PayScale 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearching cost of living on NerdWallet 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Where to Live 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out how walkable your city is with Walk Score 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding an apartment on Craigslist 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding housing on Apartments.com 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting your Facebook friends know you’re looking for a place to live 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into alumni networks 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sure You Have Things to Do 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting like-minded people through Meetup 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning to TripAdvisor 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering entertainment on Thrillist 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding food on Yelp 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Around a New City 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic transportation 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCar sharing 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarpooling 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Starting Your First Job \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Learning as Much as Possible from Your Job\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Check-Ins with Your Boss 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Proactive and Taking on Projects 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What Others Do on Your Team 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advantage of Learning Opportunities 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to lunch-and-learns 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubscribing to email lists 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining online collaboration groups 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking advantage of tuition reimbursement 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning through online courses 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in training 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Building Your Professional Network\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Lunch with Your Colleagues 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in Group Activities 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborating with People on Other Teams 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Your Customers and Clients as Colleagues 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Your Network Online 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Ten Sites for Finding Your First Job\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndeed 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterCollege 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinkUp 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinkedIn 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUniversity or College Career Centers 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngelList 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlassdoor 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCraigslist 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternships.com 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssociation Websites 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Places to Gain Skills and Become More Employable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoursera 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUdemy 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLynda.com 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKhan Academy 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodecademy 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUdacity 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Assembly 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGalvanize 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkillshare 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity College 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten (Or So) Potential Benefits Besides Salary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e401(k), 403(b), and 457 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Insurance 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Commuter Spending Accounts 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonus Plans 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfit-Sharing Plans and Profit-Sharing Retirement Plans 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestricted Stock Units 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock Option Plans 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuition Reimbursement 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 233\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoberto Angulo\u003c\/b\u003e cofounded AfterCollege, the largest online marketplace in the U.S. where college students and employers can connect. 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