Although short, the guidelines presented by the author provide an interesting approach for preparing job applications. The author teaches us to use a list of activities to draft our resume and cover letter. This book begins with characters of doctoral students, and then presents quick guidelines on resume preparation, cover letter drafting, and interview preparation. These guidelines are derived from the author's personal experiences in job applications and serving as an interviewer. Although this book is written for graduating doctoral students, some master's students and postdocs in the job market can benefit from this book as well.Although short, the guidelines presented by the author provide an interesting approach for preparing job applications. The author teaches us to use a list of activities to draft our resume and cover letter. This book begins with characters of doctoral students, and then presents quick guidelines on resume preparation, cover letter drafting, and interview preparation. These guidelines are derived from the author's personal experiences in job applications and serving as an interviewer. Although this book is written for graduating doctoral students, some master's students and postdocs in the job market can benefit from this book as well.