How to be a great prospect -- When, where, why, and how to ask smart questions -- Questions to ask yourself -- Questions to ask during your research -- Questions to ask preinterviewers -- Questions to ask your new boss -- Questions to close the sale -- Questions to get the best deal -- Epilogue: Questions that get real -- Appendix 1: 20 great answers to the toughest interview questions -- Appendix 2: Smart questions to ask.