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Job Interviews For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

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This book's theme is that job interviewing is really performance art and how you can use it to get job offers. Throughout the book the case is made that the job interview should be approached much like an audition for a part in a play. Some of the most important traits needed to win the part are appearance, performance skills and confidence, and this book goes over them in an entertaining and easily readable fashion.

One thing I liked is the way each topic is covered and then tips are given to illustrate the ShowStopper way as well as the Show Flopper way, with breakout boxes discussing areas that are judgment calls in which the experts are divided and it's up to you to decide how one approach or another best fits your situation.

Doing your homework prior to the interview is stressed heavily, as is the obvious value of correcting any deficiencies you may have in your skill set or educational background. The ultimate answer to difficult questions about your qualifications or lack thereof is to either have those skills now or be working on getting them, so you can walk onstage with the confidence needed to land the part.

Joe Buchberger

This book is definately worth reading if you are having bad luck getting hired because of lousy interviews or if you need some more self confidence. It offers good techniques for getting what you want out of an interview, namely the job that you are looking for with the benefits that you want. It's worth reading if you are in the market for a new job.

Job Interviews for Dummies is loaded with all the inside scoop information you need to successfully land that dream job! (Provided you're qualified for it). In fact, about the only thing Job Interviews for Dummies cannot tell you, are those rapport building, ice breaking conversation topics for your particular interviewee...does he/she like golf, dogs, etc. You'll have to figure those out on your own!

Job Interviews for Dummies clearly spells out what you should expect, and how you should prepare in order to have a successful job interview.

I highly recommend it!

I love this book. It is something I read before every interview, and I am 6 for 6. It does a very good job of giving you an overview of questions to expect during an interview, and also good ways and bad ways to answer those questions. Whether you are preparing for your first interview, or you have been through a million interviews, I think this book is definitely a worthwhile read. I plan to buy a copy of this book for each of my friends who are soon to be in the job search process.

FYI: I am a 20 yo college junior.

I have always been terrified of interviews and found this book to be of GREAT help. Highly recommended!

I am graduating this year and am still a rookie in job interviewing. This book has been such an enormous help to me in preparing interviews.

I was always nervous during my interviews, I did not know what to expect on an interview. After reading this book I feel more confident; it gives you model answers to the questions, professional appearance tips, how to deal with different kind of interviewers, and many more.... I GOT A JOB!!!

Some very helpful tips on how to give a good show. I only wish they had a longer section on suggested answers to common questions.

In this currently tough economic climate, it takes every skill possible to get through the job interviewing process and land a job. Add the stress of desperately NEEDING a job to the mix, and the interview can be especially nerve-wracking.

Even under the best of circumstances, the prospect of a job interview can seem daunting. If so, Job Interviewing for Dummies should be a major asset. Think of the author as your cheerleader and confidence booster. She does an excellent job as well as providing plenty of valuable info. Her ultimate goal, of course, is to arm you with the tools you need to make a major impact on a potential employer, to stand out from the crowd. I particularly like the comparison, one that is that carried throughout the book, between a job interview and a theatrical or other acting performance. The analogy is perfect because a job interview IS a type of performance, one where you need to make a positive impression - and quickly. You don't want to fade into the background but be a "star." When you leave the room, you want an employer or recruiter to be convinced that you are the perfect fit for the job.

Okay, so this is a fine concept but what about the nitty gritty details? You not only need to be able to prep ahead of time but understand the different type of interviewing techniques you could face. You might go through a quick mealtime interview or even a group interview. Whatever the situation, they are all covered. Info is also current and up to date, allowing you to get up to speed on the latest trends, from live interviews to those conducted through video recordings. If you've been out of the market for awhile, perhaps raising a family or taking time off from work for other reasons, getting back in the loop is vital to approach an interview with confidence.

As with any performance, rehearsal and preparation are key and with the right prep you could be a "star." But you can't walk in cold. Research the company, match your qualifications to the job requirements, and know how you want to present yourself. Again, using the show biz theme, the author likens an interview to a television commercial. How can you sell yourself to an employer? What would you want to see if you were on the other side, being in the employer's chair?

If all this seems like info you've read before, it isn't. I know because I've read book after book about job interviews and it is the details which make Job Interviews for Dummies a winner. Instead of suggesting that employees-to-be rehearse for an interview, the author describes innovative ways to calm the nerves, practice (perhaps with a video camera) what to say, and consider potential challenges during the interview itself. If you're in your 40s or 50s, there is a special chapter on "the age issue", something that needs to be faced and mastered.

Then there are those questions that seem to come out of nowhere. An example: if you won the lottery would you still work? If you've heard this one before, check out the other ten particularly tricky questions - and ways to handle them - which are featured. Finally, there are questions for specific career fields, from engineering to education. Honing in on your specific field is a perfect way to fine tune a job interview.

Sidebars help break up each chapter and focus on key points. I was amazed by how much info this author managed to pack into a relatively short book, one that is worth revisiting frequently. Add this to your list of "must have" aides for job interviews and you won't regret the purchase.

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 was a play