With the anticipated release of "The Hobbit: Part 1" this December, any self-respecting "Lord of the Rings" fan will want to brush up on his or her knowledge of J.R.R. Tolkien's prequel ahead of time.

Getting a job can be real tough. Not only do you have to go through the tedium of long-winded application forms and intense interviews, but it also largely boils down to blind luck. But when you’re an ...