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In the first 60 seconds, interviewers can decide whether you will be moved to the top of the list… or dropped from consideration!

Customer Reviews (7)

Detailed
Very detailed, step-by-step discussion of the interviewing process.For people who want very explicit guidance.

If your looking for a job - READ THIS BOOK
I would recommend anyone who's looking for a job to invest a few hours and read this book.The author provides a straight forward approach to assessing the job market, profiling a potential employer, provides a step-by-step approach on activities a job-seeker should do leading up to the interview, and focuses on what you must do in that initial introduction and interview to differentiate yourself from the rest.

This book can provide value for graduating students as well as seasoned professionals who may be considering a job change.Considering the competition in the job market today, I really believe the insights from this book can provide the difference to winning the job.

Road Map to Getting Great Career Opportunities!
One of "the best Job Search and Career Development information sources" that I have ever read!!!

A comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of a successful job search and continued career development. The book provides a clear step-by-step "road map to success" for differentiating yourself to obtain the dream job that you want and for continuing to win meaningful, future career opportunities.

Sections on profiling strengths of personal qualifications and job experiences plus interview planning and managing the interview process are especially noteworthy in helping to develop a game plan to get the job that best fits your career passions and objectives.

Mr. Burns has hit a "home run" with his unique approach to a successful job search.

How to Ace the Interview and land the job.
I highly recommend The First 60 Seconds: Win the Job Interview before It Begins to all who are interested in effectively obtaining a job. I read this book and found excellent tips on how to prepare a cover letter, summary of qualification, resume, personal profile, company profile, and references as well as how to be prepared for the interview.Once I followed these excellent tips, I was able to land the job on the first try. Also, I will continue to read this book because of the excellent detail information on how to prepare for future career goals.

Great Interview Book
If you are in need of an easy reading, well thought out and insightful book for interviewing, you can't do better than this book. ... Read more

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You're going for an interview. You know that the interviewer will throw some tricky questions your way and you know you've got to stay calm and respond well to impress them. With over 200 of the most commonly asked questions and ideal answers, this is the book that will make sure you are ready to handle anything.Learn how to recognise your strengths and how to play to them, how to deal with your weak spots and how to avoid panic and cliched answers. Discover the art of turning every question to your advantage, and learn the secrets behind a brilliant answer, so you will always know the right things to say.This new edition has been refreshed and updated , contains even more questions than before, and provides specific focus on bringing the equal opportunities section in line with current practices.DON'T BE GOOD, BE BRILLIANT. ... Read more

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A pocket-sized companion providing smart interviewing principles for every job seeker.

This guide offers the hands-on information, tools, and reallife scripts interviewees need to comfortably and effectively "pitch" themselves. With concrete examples of job-winning words and phrases, plus invaluable ideas on how to advertise skills, this resource includes:

- Tactics to avoid self-consciousness and canned answers
- Tips on how to anticipate questions
- Strategies for framing responses with the organization's needs in mind
- Techniques for responding assuredly to questions crafted to bring down your guard
- A variety of solid, easy-to-implement tools to help ensure a winning job offer ... Read more

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Terrific!
I bought How to Say It: Job Interviews to prepare for an upcoming interview. This book has so many example interview questions and responses that I was thoroughly prepared. What I liked best about the book was the chapter on following up. I followed the author's advice and I'm sure I received the job offer because of the letter I wrote...the interviewer thanked me for following up. I used one of the example letters provided in the book as a starting point. I highly recommend this book.

great resource
I bought this book to prepare for a stressful interview and it definitely helped me feel more prepared.There are so many sample questions and answers for things the interviewer might discuss, it made me feel ready for anything.

Comprehensive Interview Guide
I found this interview book to be very comprehensive. Step-by-step the author provided details on all stages of the interview. Most importantly, she included sample responses to common interview questions. The chapter I enjoyed the most was the one on following up after the interview. The author provided strong follow up example letters and I learned how to write effective ones.

Great interview advice.
When interviewing, I often get tongue-tied. Not knowing what to say to sell myself, I provide incomplete answers. This book provided me with sample responses and a list of choice words I can pick from to get my point across.

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“Every page of this exciting new book explodes with the energy of new ideas. You haven't read these techniques on the Net or anywhere else. Highly recommended!”—Joyce Lain Kennedy, America's No. 1 Syndicated Careers Coumist

Get all the interviews you want-instantly!

It's a jungle out there-a jobjungle. You're crouching-and grouching-waiting impatiently to attack the next job that appears. You hear a rustle through the trees and hold your breath. Something moves—but before you can pounce, it's gone. Each time you get better and better...at blowing interviews.

Is that you? Why? What are you waiting for? You could be having more fun and more success than you've ever had in your life! Instant Interviews turns you into an interview magnet. If you're going to use traditional lead sources like the Internet, classified ads, or job fairs, this book will supercharge their effectiveness. You'll stop waiting for something to happen and start making it happen yourself.

Instant Interviews includes 101 easy, proven techniques for getting the only thing that counts in the job jungle—an interview. Get face-to-face with your future using these strategies and dozens more:

• Find your ideal employer online right now
• Incite potential employers to interview you today
• Immediately reply to only the hottest job listings
• Know now what employers want, not what they say
• Read between the lines in help-wanted ads to get interviewed first
• Develop your interviewing persona fast
• Develop a list of personal references by tomorrow
• Use temporary assignments differently to get hired right away
• Get interviews through the back door this Saturday
• Auction yourself to the highest bidder by next week
• Develop an endless flow of job offers without delay

It's all inside. The techniques in Instant Interviews are designed solely to have you in the right place at the right time to land your dream job. Starting today. Smart, savvy, and sure-these are the ultimate skills for unlimited career success through unlimited interviews in any economy. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (116)

Ok - some good advice
Instant Interviews explains who gets hired and why and most importantly - how to be that guy! The author goes into detail on what to wear, what to say, what questions will be asked and how to answer them. They are all so simple that they may seem unnecessary, but the author claims that they really work. I would say a very easy to read with some good advice but 110 five stars look phony for sure.

Beyond the Appealing Title
One word to describe this item is: FLUFF. I thought the author is presenting us with 101 ways to land an interview, and yet, what it is about is centered around one and only one way to land an interview: Go to the business district, visit businesses and hand them business cards. Basically, cold visiting and calling. Thats it. Very deceptive title and totally not worth the read.

Instant Interviews.
If the hiring process and candidates truly are this appaling in the USA then I am astonished. My suspicion is that its aimed at those looking for entry level unskilled positions. A useless book for anyone in Europe.

Excellent book for interviewing success!
Mr. Allen has done a super job of laying the fact of interviewing on paper.I've used some of the techniques listed in the book prior to reading it, but after reading it and adopting a few more techinques I've been successful in landing "the perfect job".... Kelly WibbenmeyerAny Tom, Dick, or Harry Can Get a Job: A Sure Fire Way to Land a Job

Good material - Hate the layout
I like the content in the book, but it is not organized well.The author jumps around so much I have a hard time looking up specific situations to get timely advice.I did try the breakfast smoothie, and it was great!

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Winner, 2009 Career Book of the Year Award in ForeWord magazine (Gold Medal)Finalist, 2009 BOYTA Awards from Foreword Book Reviews
Finalist, 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in career category

Nail Your Law Job Interview provides tips, examples, and substantive advice. This award-winning book is the only comprehensive interview guide for lawyers interviewing for any type of a legal job.

Through real-life examples, interviews, and tips from hundreds of prominent legal professionals, judges, recruiters, and firm partners, this book reveals successful interview strategies, insider perspectives, bold moves, and unique challenges facing candidates in a difficult economy. Some topics covered in this book include:

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At some point, most people have been caught off guard by tough interview questions. This book helps readers take charge of the situation! In Acing the Interview, the employment expert Dr. Phil called "the best of the best" gives job seekers candid advice for answering even the most unexpected questions, including:

* You really don’t have as much experience as we would like -- why should we hire you?

* How many hours in your previous jobs did you have to work each week to get everything done?

* What do you consider most valuable -- a high salary, job recognition, or advancement?

The book also arms readers with questions to ask prospective employers that could prevent their making a big job mistake:

* What would you say are the worst parts of this job?

* What are the major problems facing the company and this department?

* Why aren't you promoting from within?

Taking readers through the entire process, from the initial interview to evaluating a job offer, and even into salary negotiation, Acing the Interview is a no-nonsense, take-no-prisoners guide to interview success. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (26)

Straight forward techniques
Great book, i especially love the script. I follow the script and techniques, I landed the job with this technique. I didn't have to read the whole book. WARNING, they might view you as aggressive if you follow the script, but it is all about taking control of the interview, and the script just nail it.

This book launched me from average to outstanding interviewee
I can't compare this book to others as it was the only one I purchased.The result was that I was able to convince a very savvy multi-national that I as THE soluton for them.It worked and not I locked the best job I could ever dreamed of having.Why was the book so effective?First, it defines an attitude you must embrace as part of the process.Don't wait for them to pull the greatness out of you, go in with a strategy to tell them that you are the solution and this is why they should agree.Sound like a strange way to approach but get over it!This sets you apart and gets you the next interview...and ultimately the offer.Practice answering questions.have a list of stories written down that you read over and over so that you are a practiced, skilled storyteller.Have the confidence in the end to ask how you did and if they would support you at decision-time.I am sure there are other good buooks, but I can definitely say that i would skim this book to get ready for every interview i had.It changed my interview style from one I thought was ok but later realized it was quite lame.Now I feel confident giong into any interview that I can OWN it!Get the book...

Excellent book!
I thought this book was quite good.It helped me.I also found this eBook online I think is great - the Flawless Interview - [...].Recommended highly for advanced job interview strategies.

Truly amazing! Great advice.
Again and again the book delivers great advice. I cannot imagine anyone who could regret reading this book. Again and again the book surprised me with how it helps the reader understand what is behind each interview question and how to best address the question and how to ace the interview and actually how to ace ANY interview and get the job.

Loved it!
This covers 450 questions with a frank, clear approach. I am a teacher and found that at least 80% of the questions could relate to teaching interviews. Good all around interview book, particularly for the price! ... Read more

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Job interviews are crucial meetings that seal the deal on who gets hired. But, since the previous edition of Job Interviews for Dummies was published, everything about the interview process has changed in ways you need to know about and get comfortable with beforehand.

This completely revised and updated 3^rd Edition brings you fully up to speed with the latest technological changes, interview strategies, and negotiation techniques to help you give a show-stopping performance and land the job of your dreams. You learn the secrets of successful Internet video interviewing and find out how to present yourself on a global scale. And, you’ll get plenty of expert advice on giving targeted responses, pinpointing the critical parts of questions, and following up on the interview. In this outstanding handbook of contemporary interview arts, you’ll discover how to:

• Out-prepare the competition
• Overcome your fear of interviewing
• Ask smart questions about the job and the employer
• Give the best answers to make-or-break questions
• Fit your qualifications to the job’s requirements
• Dress like an insider
• Survive personality tests
• Interview across cultures
• Deliver a show-stopping interview performance
• Evaluate a job offer
• Negotiate a better salary

Whether you’re fresh from the classroom, a prime-timer over 50, or somewhere in between, Job Interviews For Dummies, 3^rd Edition gets you up to speed fast on the skills and tools you need to land the job you want. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

A must have for College Grads!
Wow, what a phenomenal resource!I'm a recent college grad and I had no clue of what to do for job interviews.This book covers absolutely every possible situation that could arise during the job search.

I read this resource, applied for job postings, and received a call for a phone screening for an open position.Because of the information in Job Interviews for Dummies, I did great on the phone screening and was called in for a second interview.Once again because of the points covered in this resource, I was able to properly prepare myself and walked into the interview 100% confident.I absolutely aced it!At one point even the interviewers were open-mouthed amazed at some of the questions I asked THEM!

It must have been a landslide victory over the other interviewees, for they immediately told me they were very interested in me, kept me in the loop through the whole interviewing cycle, and immediately called me as soon as they could to make an offer!It was the first official "interview" I ever had, and with a simple $17 investment I'm now making more than TWICE the amount of money as my entry-level job I was at before!Every College Graduate must have this resource!

Thank you Joyce Lain Kennedy!

It helps

In the third page we find the following title: <> . This sentence describes well what the book is about. Its approach is very practical, many times superficial, sometimes cynical, but it gave me few good advices.

Good tips
This book has a lot of good tips and is a worthwhile ammunition for your job-getting arsenal.It is well-written and entertaining.I intend to re-read it.

Job Interviews
Book was received in the manner it was advertised and in a timely manner.
Thank you.

Average
It is a nice book but there are better books on Job Interviews.
I sugest "Knock em Dead". I was looking for a theoric overview.
This book deals with job interviews as it wasa play ... Read more

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301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions is packed full of the toughest interview questions and the savvy answers that today's managers are looking for.

While many interview books still focus on "What are your strengths?" and "What are your weaknesses?" 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions is the definitive guide to the real-and sometimes quirky-questions employers are using to weed out candidates.

What are the best answers to:-From your résumé it looks like you were fired twice. How did that make you feel?

-Do you know who painted this work of art?

- What is the best-managed company in America?

- If you could be any product in the world, what would you choose?

-How many cigars are smoked in a year?

- Are you a better visionary or implementer? Why? ... Read more

Customer Reviews (45)

EFFECTIVE BOOK AND INSIGHTFUL RESUME CONSULTATION
After reviewing 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions, my husband also arranged a one-on-one resume consultation with Vicky Oliver in New York. With her keen insights, his more polished resume caught the eye of a high government official and now he's working in a director's position."

Good for beginners who are nervous
A good source for beginners and those who are just out of college or high school.
Covers most topics well.

Not what the title says
This book does give you a good idea on many normal questions. The problem is that more than half the questions that are used in this book are either illegal or questionable. Ones such as how would you handle a tough workplace situation are not answered.

There is also a strong female bent, with questions about working with or planning a family, again questions which border on being against labor law.

I did learn some things from this book, but I would say 20% of the book was relevant to me.

Good content but poor Kindle formatting
The content of this book was helpful and informative. Both, the questions and the sample answers plus the additional comments were very helpful. Good common sense practical information presented in an easy to read format. Worthwhile for anyone preparing to interview.

However, on a Kindle the formatting is a complete mess. Multiple sections were misplaced and out of order. I don't know what the problem is but the Kindle formatting needs some serious clean up.

A MUST READ FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Vicky Oliver's advice, from strategies to help navigate conversations and interactions throughout the interview process, and her reminders about small details that most candidates overlook in preparing for interviews, helped me land a job at a top firm in finance during a very competitive environment.

Vicky's one-on-one consultation gave me the confidence to make an excellent first impression, the tools to navigate my way through 3 rounds of interviews, and helped land me an offer!

Young Professionals: Buy the book and equip yourselves with Vicky's advice before heading into interviews! In this market, you need to be prepared as to how to manage your interview process and how to get the job you want! ... Read more

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In this busy world, people don't always have the time to prepare for job interviews far in advance. For job seekers who wait until the last minute and need to speed up fast, there is Next-Day Job Interview. This book distills Mike Farr's revolutionary and proven interview advice into eight quick chapters covering self-assessment, company research, key questions, a system for answering any question that might come up, unusual situations, following up after the interview, salary negotiation, and getting more interviews. ... Read more

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Next Day Job Interview
I found this fabulous little book to be a helpful tool in my job search.Originally I borrowed it from the library but found it so helpful I just had to order one for myself.I bought the book new through Amazon (at a low price) and it is worth every penny.Next-Day Job Interview: Prepare Tonight And Get The Job Tomorrow

Job interview guide book
Definitely book to read a day before the interview.This book will remind you of all the good things discussed in the career development center and some more in an hour or less.You will learn how to prepare for the inteview, how to present your skills: adaptive, transferrable and job skills.You will find reference matials on how to learn more about your prospective employer on the web and hwat the industry standard for salaries in one's field is.Finally thank you notes -- not just for the granted interview but also for referral letters and networking efforts from your friends, professional contracts and family.Take this book with you for an interview.If you get there early, skim thru the pages and you will be ready to impress the potential employer no matter what questions they ask you. ... Read more

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?In today's marketplace it is critical that you stand out in a crowd.?
?Eric Winegardener, Vice President, Monster Worldwide

In today?s tightening job market, the interview is a key stage. But too often in job interviews, candidates freeze and can?t find the words they need to make the best impression. Now this clear, concise guide shows the best way to answer all the essential questions, such as:

• How do you get along with others at work? ?I value good support from my coworkers . . .?
• Where do you expect to be in five years? ?Working for this company in a position of responsibility . . .?
• What motivates you? ?I like working on a project all the way through, from conception to . . .?
• How do you manage your time? ?I put aside the start of the day for major projects, and then . . .?
• How do you solve a problem? ?I start by looking at all the possible causes . . .?

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You've looked at dozens of books that promise to help you get a job. This book is different. This book is written by an executive whose business is teaching managers how to interview job candidates. He knows what they're looking for--and how you can successfully prepare for landing that job you really want.
        
Through interactive and easy-to-follow exercises, Landing the Job You Want equips you to make your next job interview one of the most positive experiences of your life. Whether you're a recent college grad searching for a first job, a corporate veteran looking for that big promotion, an at-home mom starting a new career, or an experienced worker looking to move in a totally new direction, you will walk into interviews prepared and confident because you know how to:

• identify the skills most important for a job
  
• decide whether a job is right for you
  
• present your skills with maximum impact
  
• respond to difficult questions
  
• perform well in simulations and tests
  
• handle an ill-prepared interviewer
  
• close an interview on a positive note
  
• critique your own interview performance

Each exercise in Landing the Job You Want is designed to help you look within yourself to identify your strengths and your weaknesses. You'll learn how to quickly develop a portfolio of skills that match your ideal job, and you'll understand exactly what your interviewer is looking for in a candidate. You'll be ready to dazzle your interviewer with both your qualifications and your preparation. The result? The interview of a lifetime--one that leads to the job you've always wanted. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

A good basic book with helpful advise
I have pulled this book off my shelf many times over the last 9 years to aid friends and family during their stalled job searches.It offers basic helpful advise on how to stand out from other candidates during the interview process.A candidate cannot possibly know whether a company uses Targeted Selection but that is beside the point.Giving behavioral answers to non- behavioral questions asked by interviewers really helps a candidate stand out!Sure it's a tad simplistic , but that is what makes this workbook's advise so easy to understand and follow.The pre-interview prep is priceless.

Not only did this book help me change shift my career to a new industry. it has successfully aided several of my friends and at least one family member.

Blah, Blah, Blah
Is this the BEST that an 'Accomplished' journalist can do?

An accomplished journalist/author like Ms. Pickett should be able to do better than this bore of a 'Self-Help' book for the unemployed and unemployable. 'Landing the Job You Want' is nothing more than 200+ pages of 'Blah, Blah, Blah' (read: BORING) tips for those who are too lazy to get off their collective tushes and make something of themselves.

One would expect that a writer with Ms. Pickett's credentials should have the talent to at least speak intelligently to her audience, but then again, the author's M.O. is one of putting herself up on a pedastal, above all others, while boring her readers with lines and lines and pages upon pages of useless information that most could care less to read.

Other reviewers have concurred. Perhaps Ms. Pickett should spend more time concentrating on making her readers happy and less time feeding her own ego. A wise man once said 'Before you speak, my child, think about this: Does what you have to say really interest anyone other than yourself? If so, then speak your mind. If not, remain silent and more people will respect you.'
Ms. Picket should take heed.

Great
If you are looking for a job, or promotion and the corporation will be using the Targeted Selection method this is the book you must read! Forget those silly answers like "I am a people person" This book will help you explain why you should land the job!

very good interview prep
I would highly recommend this book for job interviewing preparation.Also recommended for job interview preparation are the job interview guides published by Vault.com, including the Vault Guide to the Case Interview and the Vault Guide to Finance Interviews.Good luck!

The best preparation book I have ever read.
This book was Fantastic!It gave me great examples, and allowed me to practice with real work oriented questions.This allowed me to prepare the upcoming promotional opportunity within my company.I feel that I am now relaxed and fully prepared to do the best that I can.I have and would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in seriously getting promoted.It will work, you just have to do the work and read the book.It's thatEasy. ... Read more

Product Description
Here's the book that speaks to millions of individuals who have difficult but promising backgrounds. It examines how to best prepare to answer sensitive job interview questions. Shows how to provide honest and positive answers that demonstrate you are the most promising candidate despite your background. ... Read more

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Eye Opener
Krannich and Krannich cut to the chase in this book.From job hoppers to terminated employment to ex-offenders this book is valuable to a broader group than the title might infer.

Even with mild problem areas, everyone can learn to shake the trembles of the past and improve your chances to "get the job!"

Everyone should remember this book is very important to a wide group of our society, but also realize many that fit into this category have literacy problems.The trick is to turn this information into useful information for those that need it most.Great read!

A key guide for job seekers
A key guide for job seekers addresses common problems of the successful job search. Caryl and Ron Krannich's Job Interview Tips For People With Not-so-hot Backgrounds: How To Put Red Flags Behind You tells the common red flags which appear on resumes and background searches and explores how candidates for jobs can offset these red flags with positive results. Whether it's no experience, poor grades, or poor references and a prior firing, this details clear resolutions to common barriers.

Great title and great information,
This is book is great.As the author of, "How to find your dream job and make it a reality: solutions for a meaningful and rewarding career."I feel I am an expert on the subject.Many books tell you how to get a job interview, and few give you scripted answers assuming you have been nothing, but successful.

For most people, this just is not the case.There are a number of reasons of why people do not have great backgrounds.I for one do not believe this is a reflection of potential, creativity, and attitude all of which are far more important than experience.If you need to prep for the interview read this book, if you need to get an interview read, "How to find your dream job and make it a reality: solutions for a meaningful and rewarding career" first.When investing in both of these resources you cannot go wrong. ... Read more

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The Complete Q&A Job Interview Book presents every reader with their own personalized interview script so they will be prepared in advance for anything the interviewer throws at them—from questions about personal background to management ability to technical know-how. He shows interviewees how to master the “actor factor”—knowing that if they memorize their lines, sharpen their delivery, and dress for the part, theyll get hired in a heartbeat! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

A good start in preparation for interview questions
I found this book to be very good at basic questions that you may find in an interview.Honestly, I have been asked a few right out of this book.This is a very straight forward, no-nonsense guide to basic interview questions.I did not rate this book higher because there are other preparation guides out there that do a better job when it comes to specific job functions.

Jeffery Allen takes a very straight forward approach when it comes to viewing what a job interview can be.Often these are dull interviews where it is difficult to shine in, and he brings that point home very clearly.He does a good job of coaching you to have good body language, a solid voice delivery, and to think before you answer.It is not likely that an interviewer is going to ask you odd questions like what kind of sea creature would you be, so do not worry about what is unlikely to happen.

He suggests that the is preparation to the standard questions that are asked.Give the facts only, don't elaborate too much.Do not tell your life story, give answers that pertain to the job.If they want to know about you, they want to know what makes you fit towards their job, not that you run marathons.Deflect personal questions and turn those answers into general answers.Turn these answers into job specific answers.One question is do you have a car and can you make it to work on time?An answer may be something like, I have reliable transportation, and arriving to work on-time has never been an issue for me.

I think a good job is done at getting you to answer the basic questions.The key here is preparation.It is not the time to think of your answer at the job interview, at this point you should be ready to say your answer immediately when asked the question.Many questions are asked in this book that will make you think and be ready for your next job interview.Going over these questions and deciding what your answers will be ahead of time will aide you greatly in your next job interview.

Not Complete
I've just started my job search, but already I have read a few job interview books.This one does not compare favorably with the others, such as Knock Em Dead and 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions.Like 101 Great Answers it has questions and sample responses.However, unlike 101 Great Answers, the responses seem canned.Other books emphasize that you need to answer the questions for yourself and not just cut and paste the responses into your repetoire of answers, but this one leads you to believe that if you follow their responses exactly, you will more likely have a better interview.What also is missing is a clear overview of the process you need to go through to prepare yourself.This is where Knock Em Dead is much better.It puts the interview in the context of the whole job search process.

Recommendation: Choose a better interview book.The suggestions in this book won't make you stand out from the rest or be true to yourself.

Worthless for Professionals
I found this book absolutely worthless for anyone pursuing a professional career. 50% or more of the questions it helps you answer are questions that I have never heard asked in an interview and it would be the waste of an interviewers time to ask them. I have interviewed people for my past employers before and I would never dream of asking most of these questions, so why would you waste your time preparing for them? What's worse, the questions that I hear most frequently when being interviewed don't seem to be mentioned in this book.

A Must Have
Everyone that I've lent this book to has found it very helpful.This book is highly recommended and I believe it's the best out there in the market.

A very helpful guide to preparing for interviews
This is an excellent book.The author has done a great job in pulling together the elements which spell success in the quest for employment.I recommend it.

Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D., author of "The Accelerated JobSearch"docwifford@msn.com ... Read more

Product Description
Interviews don't just count--they count the most. Regardless of how well you write resumes and letters, conduct research, and network for job leads, you simply must do well in the face-to-face job interview if you are to get the job offer.

But conducting an effective interview is easier said than done. Your initial surge of joy in getting the interview may quickly turn into a case of sweaty palms, dry mouth, churning stomach, and wobbly knees.

No more, say Drs. Caryl and Ron Krannich, two of America's leading experts. Using an employer-centered approach, you want to nail the job interview by being prepared to respond well to critical interview questions. You do this by anticipating questions, considering thoughtful and compelling answers, focusing on your accomplishments, asking intelligent questions, and handling the interview situation with ease and confidence. If you know how to communicate well with employers, both verbally and nonverbally, you should be able to conduct a dynamite job interview that results in a job offer.

Here's the book that reveals the inside story to conducting effective job interviews. Outlining the whole interview process, from preparation to close and follow-up, the authors provide sound advice on how to:Apply 45 key principles to the job interview situation
Develop winning answers to 101 important questions
Deal with personality, motivation, education, and salary
Respond to negative questions with positive answers
Communicate positive nonverbal messages
Handle behavioral questions confidently
Ask 30 key questions about the job and the employer

Filled with useful tips and examples, including a handy checklist of 101 frequently asked questions, this book can make the difference between being accepted or rejected for the job. Don't leave for your next job interview without first reviewing this sage advice on what you need to do to nail the job interview without first reviewing this sage advice on what you need to do to nail the job interview and get the job! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Not for an experienced professional...
I got absolutely nothing out of this book, and I doubt anyone else will either unless they have very little experience interviewing. It might be a good book for high school graduates, or socially backward college graduates, but anyone who's had more than three job interviews will find it lacks insight and is terribly boring.

I had to force myself to read the whole thing, which is pretty sad since it's a very short book. The only thing that kept me going was the thought that I can't review it in good faith if I haven't read the whole thing!

Ok...
This is a very good book with many ideas on interviews and related etiquette, but unfortunately it just goes over the same things again and again. It could've been cut in half easily, without any important information lost. But this is a minor complaint - I can't wait to try out principles described in the book in a real-life interview.

A 2 CD, 2.5 hour compilation of tips, advice, and solutions
Ably narrated by stage and film performer Richard Rohan, Nail The Job Interview!: 101 Dynamite Answers To Interview Questions distills into a 2 CD, 2.5 hour compilation of tips, advice, and solutions by Caryl and Ron Krannich to every aspect of the job interview process from preparation to follow-up. Listeners will learn how to avoid making seventeen common interview errors, apply thirty-two key principles to any job interview, develop persuasive responses to 101 specific questions, communicate positive nonverbal messages, handle behavioral questions with confidence, and, in turn, ask key questions about the job and the prospective employer. If you are entering (or re-entering!) today's competitive job market, then give a very careful listen to Caryl & Ron Krannich's Nail The Job Interview!

Good answers to tuff questions...
This book does a great job of helping you answer the most difficult interview questions.As a training manager, who trains managers and executives on how to interview, I feel I am qualified to say this book works.

This book is a wonderful resource once you get the interview.This leaves us with the question, "How do you get an interview?" Simple, know the type of job you want and pursue it, ifyou do not know what type of job you want you may want to read the classic, "How to find your dream job and make it a reality."By Jason McClure.

Read this book, and practice for your job interviews and you will be successful in your job hunt. ... Read more

Product Description
"Dr. Paul Powers was the original answer man for job seekers on Monster. Winning Job Interviews prepares success-minded people for that crucial encounter with great advice, helpful tips and...a winning attitude."
--Jeff Taylor, founder and Chief Monster of Monster.com

"With the wit and wisdom of experience, Powers delivers the goods. Before you step foot into your next job interview, you need to read this book!"
--Cheryl Richardson, best-selling author of Take Time for Your Life

"No question, this is the best book on job interviewing I've read. Concrete, practical advice in a fun-to-read format."
--Kevin Harrington, former director of career services, Harvard University Graduate School of Education

Here is one book every job hunter needs. Fast paced, with no fluff, Winning Job Interviews is packed with strategies and techniques that are practical, market-proven, and easy to use. Combining 30 years of career expertise with equal doses of motivation and humor, Dr. Paul Powers shows you how to:

* Overcome the "deadly dozen" roadblocks that trip up the even the most seasoned job hunter.

* Always have a great, fail-safe answer for even the most difficult interview questions.

* Have your references singing your praises.

* Get more and better job offers...and the simple phrase to help you negotiate the best deal possible.

* The job-hunting pros and cons of today's technologies.

* Four disastrous social networking mistakes that will hurt your job hunt and career.

* How to recession-proof your job and keep your parachute packed and ready to go.
An expanded toolkit, with worksheets, flowcharts, outlines, and insider tips for the motivated job hunter, is also included in this extensively revised new edition. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (19)

Not very helpful
This book was not very helpful. The title gives the impression that it really focuses in on interviewing but it attempts cover every other aspect of job hunting. The author is more interested in trying to write with humor than really give good examples and info.I'm reading "48 Days to the Work You Love" right now and it is far better and I've yet to finish it.

Granular level practice for each step of the career transition process
I found this book to be an easy read, and since I was using it during a career transition, extremely relevant.It can be a great reference, if you are good at some portions of the search and not others, or it can be a holistic approach for those trying to just make any progress.

I liked the toolkits, bullet point processes on how to prepare, and how to get through preparation and closing.

I wouldn't recommend this book to someone that is introverted and is fairly passive.This is for a type A, go getter, someone who wants to be THE BEST at everything they do.

Sounds promising
Bought this book due to current economic situation. A lot of people lost their jobs, so it is important to have good, explainable answers on tricky job interviews.
I am curious to the outcome of the interviews I recently had.

T L Garrison
Valuable insights presented by the author in an upbeat-positive fashion to assist the job seeker do the most important self-promotion presentation - the interview.Difficult for many of us, this author presents it intelligently, simply, and positively.Good Book!

Great book for winning the interview...
There is such a thing as winning the interview... many people don't have this mantaility when going into an interview, but it's true.Being on the opposite side of the desk (the hiring manager), I look for certain unspoken talents and jestures during the interview process.

This book gives the reader a lot of insight and helpful hints on how to act during the interview.


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Product Description
This book covers it all: how to prepare, what to wear, how to follow up with style, how to face savvy interviewers and field tough questions with ease. Job Interviews That Get You Hired dispenses authoritative advice on networking to advance the job search; researching companies before the interview; the ten "success factors" most employers look for; the top 25 interview mistakes; how to handle group, panel, case, and recruiter interviews; the ten tough questions interviewers ask; the smartest questions an interviewee can ask; and how to negotiate the best deal. ... Read more

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This book presents suggestions on how to prepare for an interview in which you will be asked to describe your experience with tasks valued by potential employers. The book also provides tips on researching companies and making a good impression even before the interview.

Learning Objectives:To offer insight on how to get noticed before the interview.To offer tips for interview preparation.To provide coaching on how to respond to interview questions.To explain how to ask questions that will increase your potential for job offers.To describe follow-up techniques that will enhance the interviewer's interest in you. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Too much fluff around the edge; too little content at the core
I read this book, was disappointed, put it on my shelf, and then re-read it a year later -- and was disappointed again.There are probably 20 great pages in the whole book that provide a list of great behavioral questions, but there is *way* too much filler on the front- and back-ends and way too little direct addressing of what is a behavioral interview and how to conduct one effectively.

That said, I've had a rough time finding one anywhere nor have I had much luck Googling for free articles on the Internet.

Nevertheless, I'd try something else before this unless you are really doing some of the first interview processes of your career.

Title is misleading
I suppose its called a "50-minute book" because that's how long it took to write.I think the title is misleading as I didn't find a whole lot of specific information regarding the subject of behavior based interviews.This is mostly a general guide for job seeking, but doesn't contain much specific information on that either.Just don't buy this book, you can get better information doing a web search.

This is a great way to improve your interviewing process
I have been conducting interviews for a small telemarketing department (under 65 reps) for quite some time and have tried 3-4 different techniques to reduce my attrition. Another sales manager told me about behavioral interviewing and that is when I went on the search for books that would walk me through the process. This book goes through a step-by-step process to get you started. This is not a complete program, though, but will get you started nicely. I have since attended a web-based training on this subject, but am glad that I had this basic training guide first. I have lowered my attrition by 5-7% and have since applied this system to a performance review I did on all my staff to pinpoint my bottom 30%. I was not surprised at all who would not have been hired if they had been subjected to the behavioral interview method, but this has given me an even plain for performance standards.
Note: This is obviously for those managers that have had no formal interview training but are expected to hire their own staff. HR specialists would find this too elementary. ... Read more

Product Description
Nothing is as crucial to landing the perfect job as a stellar performance in the interview, that nerve-wracking finish to an arduous job search. This portable handbook prepares job seekers for the 101 toughest and most commonly asked questions and arms them with the kind of can't-miss, sure-hire answers interviewers want to hear. Presented in a concise and accessible package, 101 TOUGHEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS will help everyone face even the most nail-biting interview with confidence. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (15)

job interview book
I have always loved this book and have bought it and lent it out to friends many times over. I feel very confident that it has been a key factor in many of the jobs I was able to land. Great advice and way of looking at a question and turning it on a positive tip. Some answers seem a little heavy-handed or brown-nosey, but I think overall, as long as it can be said naturally fro you, it's a plethora of good ideas.

A Must Have Book!
This is a must have book for anyone who is job hunting and going on interviews.This book saved me during my interview today with difficult questions like "What are your negative traits", "What negative disagreements have you had with peers/supervisors" and "How did you overcome the disagreements".I checked this book out from my local library, but as soon as it comes to Kindle, I will be purchasing it.

The format lists an interview question, and follows it up with at least 6 answers choices that you can use to get an ideal of how you can answer the question.This is a great guideline for preparing for your interview. Also, this book is for everyone, high school grad, college grad. (BA, MA, MBA, PHD), not only for those seeking an entry level position.

JUST WHAT I NEEDED!
I suggest for anyone seeking employment and are graced with an interview, please get this book.It certainly made me aware of questions that would most likely be asked in an interview.Of the ten questions I review prior to my interviews, ten were asked which proved the point that the book is dead on.

Great Book!
This book gives you insight to questions you wouldn't have thought of.A great way to beat being left high and dry in an interview chair wishing you had thought of an answer before hand.

Good for an entry level only...
This book is good for a quick read and entry level.If you are a professional that has worked for any number of years, this book is probably too elementary for you.However, this book quickly outlines key questions for the beginner. ... Read more