Contact a hiring manager (consider any person you know who is involved in the hiring process) and arrange a time to interview that person for 30 minutes to one hour. Ask the hiring manager about the following related to hiring new employees:

A. Most common mistakes on résumés and cover letters.

B. Aspects in résumés and cover letters that make successful job candidates stand out.

C. Keys to successful interviews.

D. Common mistakes at job interviews.

E. Appropriate ways to follow up after interviews.

After the interview, write a two-page report detailing best practices for successfully navigating the job application process and getting a job. Tailor your report to undergraduate students who are seeking entry-level professional positions.