An insider's view on how to get around the HR department and get the job you really want.

1. How to get a good job in a bad economy Step One

2. First, learn how to answer typical HR questions For example

4. The trick is to answer the questions with a positive

5. Next, learn the difference between Problem-Solution and Issue-Expectation

6. Problem-Solution is the surface situation and its immediate resolution A pipe is leaking. We need to fix the pipe.

7. Issue-Expectation is the deeper problem and the long-term resolution The pipe is leaking because our infrastructure is old. We need to re-think our basics.

8. Next, learn how to “ go around” the piles of job applications and connect directly with the people you want to work with

13. To learn more about how to land a great job in a bad economy…

14. Read Wiley India’s “Get Your Frog Out of the Well”