The 101 Toughest Interview Questions: And Answers That Win the Job! (101 Toughest Interview Questions & Answers That Win the Job) [Paperback]

Daniel Porot (Author), Frances Bolles Haynes (Author)

Book Description

Series: 101 Toughest Interview Questions & Answers That Win the Job | Publication Date: June 1, 1999

Acclaimed by WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE author Richard Bolles as a real career expert (and he should know!), Daniel Porot has written more than a dozen best-selling career books in France. Now, he brings his international perspective and job-hunting expertise to bear on one of the hardest topics for job hunters, the dreaded job interview. This book addresses 101 of the toughest questions nervous interviewees may have to face and arms them with the can't-miss, sure-hire answers interviewers want to hear. The simple innovative flash-card design helps anyone learn how to avoid trick questions, make a great impression, and win that coveted job. Preparing for an interview —even a really tough one—was never so easy.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Jam packed with...questions that seem ludicrous but will likely be asked on your next interview.”
—Eve Tahmincioglu the “Your Career” columnist for MSNBC.com
 
“This book can help you ace job interviews. It’s compact size fits easily in your purse or briefcase, and a flashcard-like format arms job seekers with the can’t miss, sure-hire answers interviewers want to hear. ...make it your buddy before your interviews.”
—Marvin Walberg, “Getting Hired” Careers Columnist, Scripps Howard News Service
 
Named one of “5 Books That Will Help Your Career.” Called it “the secret to every interview you have from here on out.”
—CareerBuilder.com --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

* An updated list of the most frequently asked interview questions--and the smartest answers to help job seekers ace their interviews.
* Packed with job-interviewing techniques and proven strategies that work. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580080685
• ISBN-13: 978-1580080682
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.6 x 5.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,218,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Waste your money, August 4, 2003

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David A Brainard (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 101 Toughest Interview Questions: And Answers That Win the Job! (101 Toughest Interview Questions & Answers That Win the Job) (Paperback)

Clearly the positive reviews that this book has received have been posted by whomever is profiting by selling this horrible interview book. The book can easily be read in 20 minutes and offers absolutely no help to someone interviewing for a serious job. It offers many predictable interview questions and offers one-sentence "no-brainer" answers to these questions. A couple of random examples from the book are: QUESTION: "Shall I make you an offer?" ANSWER: "I Would appreciate it very much!." QUESTION: "How do you think your subordinates perceive you?" ANSWER: "They like me, I think." Wow those answers will really impress the interviewer!!!! (Sarcasm intended) After reading the book it seems as though the author put this book together in a day or two with the intention of making a quick buck at the expense of others rather to help others master the art of the interview. The book has gone straight into my trash can as I would feel bad re-selling this book to anyone else. I gave the book one star only because I was unable to give it none. Don't waste your money on this book.

19 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Outdated, April 13, 2000

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Tatyana (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 101 Toughest Interview Questions: And Answers That Win the Job! (101 Toughest Interview Questions & Answers That Win the Job) (Paperback)

I found the suggestions in this book to be outdated and sometimes plain foolish. Noone in today's competitive marketplace would use the answers suggested by this book (not unless they didn't want to get a job in the first place!) If you want useful tips and strategies on how to present yourself in a professional manner(instead of personal or humorous as Porot suggests), read Robin Ryan's "60 Seconds and You're Hired!". It offers some great insights into the art of "situational" interviewing.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for appropriate person., June 10, 2004

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Career Professional (Bridgeton, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 101 Toughest Interview Questions: And Answers That Win the Job! (101 Toughest Interview Questions & Answers That Win the Job) (Paperback)

I use this book with my clients who are in year 1 through 5 of their career management strategy, or with any entry to just-above-entry level career person who simply has not interviewed much.

Although one previous reviewer attempts to discredit the book by citing a few under par examples, many of the questions reflect true interview situation questions and many of the answers are helpful to those unskilled in interviewing techniques.

The book operates like flash cards that you can tear apart. My recommended approach to using it is to tear out 10 - 20 questions you want to answer expecially well, try using their answers or your own in mock interview situations with friends and associates, and use this as the tool it is meant to be used: One that promotes interview practice and thoughtful reflection.

I wholeheartedly validate the experience of those who have found this book invaluable. Many people do.