No-Nonsense Job Interviews: How to Impress Prospective Employers and Ace Any Interview (Paperback)

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Job interviews have changed dramatically in recent years. Both the format of interviews and the questions that are asked are designed to drill deeply into a candidate's personality and behavior, not just his or her job qualifications. The cost of hiring and retaining good employees in the 21st century compels employers to be much more careful about whom they hire, leading to a more in-depth approach to interviewing. In this companion to No-Nonsense Resumes and No-Nonsense Cover Letters, Arnold Boldt takes the reader step-by-step from interview preparation to performance to follow-up, in a straightforward, easy-to-follow manner.

No-Nonsense Job Interviews is a practical, down-to-earth, and accessible guide for candidates of any level: entry level, blue-collar, mid-career, and senior-level managers. It begins with thorough, but easy-to-understand explanations of the 18 different types of job interviews and the key elements of interviewing techniques. Included are the most common and toughest interview questions you'll most likely be asked along with the best way to answer them. Subsequent chapters offer tips on researching the company, asking the interviewer, and evaluating your performance. Included in each chapter are specific tips from professional career coaches, plus samples of thank-you letters and other correspondence related to the job-interview process.

About the Author

Arnold Boldt is the author of Resumes for the Rest of Us and coauthor of No-Nonsense Resumes and No-Nonsense Cover Letters. He is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and Job & Career Transition Coach, and his work is featured in more than 35 books. He lives in Rochester, N.Y., where he is managing partner of Arnold-Smith Associates, a career transition consulting firm.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Career Press (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156414996X
• ISBN-13: 978-1564149961
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #362,031 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for both sides, October 10, 2008

By	Monty Rainey (New Braunfels, TX) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

No matter which side of the table you are sitting on, NO-NONSENSE JOB INTERVIEWS by Arnold Boldt will help you perform better. Whether you are looking for the right job for you, or looking to find the right candidate to fill your open position, this gem of a book will prepare you for the task.

I expected to find a book filled with questions and possible responses, and the book does have a few dynamite questions to ask, but for the most part this is about much more than just interview questions. This covers the full job search from preparation to presentation to post interview follow up. You'll find lots of ideas that are easy to overlook and that just could be the extra touch you need to set you apart.

From introduction to appendix you'll find practicle advice that is fresh and easy to apply. You'll give a much more productive job interview by following this book, no matter which side of the table you're sitting on.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for those who want to make sure they land the job they desire, December 11, 2008

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The interview can mean the difference between getting the job and not. "No-Nonsense Job Interviews: How to Impress Prospective Employers and Ace Any Interview" is a guide for not fumbling what many describe as the most vital part of the hiring process. Employers don't want to waste their time with scrubs and people who would only cause trouble for the work place, and one must present themselves as competent and trouble free. "No-Nonsense Job Interviews" is a must for those who want to make sure they land the job they desire.