The First 60 Seconds: Win the Job Interview before It Begins [Paperback]

Dan Burns (Author)

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The reader who uses The First 60 Seconds as a step-by-step guidebook is likely to successfully differentiate him- or herself from the competition and, as a result, stand out as the best candidate for an appropriate position. (ForeWord )

About the Author

For the past 15 years, Dan Burns has served as owner and Executive Vice President of Innovative Systems Group, a technical and management consulting company, providing employee placement services for Fortune 500 clients.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.; Original edition (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402216769
• ISBN-13: 978-1402216763
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Over a twenty-five year period, Dan Burns has realized a successful career as a corporate manager, entrepreneur, educator, business owner, and now as a full-time writer.

Prior to embarking on his writing career, Dan served as owner and Executive Vice President of a national technical and management consulting company, providing consulting and employee placement services to Fortune 500 companies and helping people successfully obtain their next great career opportunity.

Through his book and speaking engagements, Dan is helping thousands of people to be more successful and effective in today's challenging job marketplace.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Book that Goes the Extra Mile for Your Success, January 16, 2011

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gemini "gemini" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The First 60 Seconds: Win the Job Interview before It Begins (Paperback)

I used several books to prepare for my interview. I "nailed" the interview so well that I got the job offer on the spot which - I was told - has never happen at that company before. And I attribute a large part of my success to this book.

To be honest, I only bought the book the night before my flight and only read Section 2 "The First 60 Seconds" during the flight to make a great first impression. And this book really helps me achieve that goal. It helps me visualize in vivid details the first 60 seconds of contact and how to act to make a great first impression. I read that section twice, summarized it, and visualized the whole thing several times before my interview. This helps me be confident and do well in the interview.

In addition, what I like about this book is that it really differentiates itself from other interview preparation books (I read "Your Parachute", "Guerrilla Marketing", "The Everything Practice Interview Book", and more). While most other books stop when you receive the job offer, this book goes the extra mile to prepare you to be successful at your new position, your career, and even your personal life! It's a heck of a job, Dan Burns!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Ace the Interview and land the job., December 19, 2009

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This review is from: The First 60 Seconds: Win the Job Interview before It Begins (Paperback)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chock Full of Ideas to Set You Apart, May 5, 2009

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P. J. Hickey (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The First 60 Seconds: Win the Job Interview before It Begins (Paperback)

As a seasoned HR practitioner and a current job applicant, it's a pleasure to find a book that's chock full of advice on how to set yourself up to interview, and set yourself up for success. Follow Dan Burn's guidance and you'll learn how to set yourself apart from the crowd, and ultimately get the job!