Tips on how to get ready for an Interview

So, you're a recent graduate? Looking for work? You and thousands of others. What can you offer that they can't? Well, hopefully you know that or will learn as you search. Your job search is a project in itself, with various stages. Here are some tips to get you to your goal of a great first job.
Skill Building
Robert Fulghum might have learned everything he needed to know in kindergarten, but you probably didn't. In fact, even college probably didn't teach you everything. Keep building your skills.
Practice your writing skills. In today's Internet-oriented world, good communication skills are crucial. Technical writing and documentation seems to be a weak point for many new grads.
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Take refresher courses. You may not get a job in your first interview round. Consider some refresher courses before you rewrite your resume.
Start a blog. Demonstrate your knowledge of a topic related to a field you'd like to be employed in by writing a blog and mentioning it in your resume.
Do some volunteer work. Find something you like doing and volunteer. It shows depth of character on your resume.
Learn networking skills. Finding the ideal job usually means knowing the right person at the right time.