Interviewing [Mass Market Paperback]

National Business Employment Weekly (Author), Arlene S. Hirsch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 7, 1997

This is your complete guide to the art and science of interviewing. Step by step, it leads you through every phase of an interview, from preparation to effective follow-up. While it covers all the traditional interviewing strategies, this unique guide also explores the psychological roadblocks that can lead to insecurity and defensiveness and tells you how to overcome them. It fills you in on what employers are really looking for in an interview and shows you how to manage your anxiety and present your best professional self. And it coaches you in proven techniques for leveling the psychological playing field and taking charge of any interview situation.

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Contains up-to-date guidance on effective interview tactics as well as psychological insights which will help job candidates feel prepared and confident. Questions to expect; the `unspoken' interview; how to handle sensitive questions; salary negotiations; stress; group, all-day and videotaped interviews are among the numerous topics covered. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Take charge of the toughest interview situations.

Your complete guide to the art and science of interviewing has been thoroughly revised and expanded to lead you step-by-step through every phase of an interview, from preparation to follow-up. In addition to covering all the traditional interviewing strategies, this unique guide also shows you how to overcome psychological roadblocks so that you can build confidence and security. With the essential information you need to take charge of any interview situation, this new edition covers: The ins and outs of putting together an effective self-marketing campaign. Tips on questions to expect and the important ones to ask. The rocky road of salary negotiations. Managing your anxiety while leveling the psychological playing field. Important information on "closing" skills. Actual interviews with employers and head hunters.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (October 7, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471191183
• ISBN-13: 978-0471191186
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,419,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Really excellent resource for preparing for an interview, December 17, 2005

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Andrew J Brunskill "jaberwok" (Edmonds, WA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Interviewing (National Business Employment Weekly Premier Guides) (Paperback)

This book was a really excellent resource when I had to prepare for a very challenging series of interviews (32 interviews over 3 trips of two days each). Not least it allows you to anticipate nearly all conceivable questions and gives you an invaluable flexible structure for a "tell me about yourself" answer.
I don't remember if it had the extremely powerful "hook" question that interviewees should ask "If I was selected what would you like to see me doing in six months" which I recommend if you really want the job. A strange danger about this book and the hook question is that you may be so wanted that you will be flattered into taking a job that may not be the best fit!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Behavior based questioning, September 6, 2000

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This review is from: Interviewing (National Business Employment Weekly Career Guides) (Paperback)

I currently work for a Fortune 500 company in training. We are using this book as a reference in preparing our entry level personnel to interview internally for next level positions. Behavior based questioning is very popular right now and this book is excellent. Also has some good tips on salary negotiation,headhunters,follow-up, etc.

4.0 out of 5 stars This is great!, May 9, 2000

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George B (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Interviewing (National Business Employment Weekly Career Guides) (Paperback)

This book is super-practical and an absolute must for college grads and those who may have been out of the Interview process for a while.

This book is acually used by large company recruiters who ask the EXACT same questions as contained within the text.....there's no reason to be unprepared anymore!