This updated version of a best seller helps job seekers sharpen their interview skills, prepare themselves psychologically for the interview, control each step of the process, and suceed in today's competitive market. This second edition details 20 questions that interviewers may ask and shares real-life stories of both good and bad interviewing situations.
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Interviewing for a new job is tougher and more unpredictable than ever. But, now with this completely updated edition of John Drake's classic bestseller, readers can learn to control the process from start to finish! This exceptionally useful guide is packed with expert advice on how anyone can ace that interview-and get the offer they deserve. The new edition also supplies answers to twelve of the toughest questions interviewers ask...real-life stories of both good and bad interviewing situations...suggestions on preparing psychologically for the interview...and more!
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The Perfect Interview is based upon my professional experience, including hundreds of interviews with job candidates at all levels-from hourly rated trainees to presidents of Fortune 500 companies. It also calls upon more than 20 years of hands-on experience in counseling individuals on the best ways to present themselves during employment interviews. I have tried to delineate here only those techniques and methods that I have directly observed be practical and productive-ones that have actually proved successful in the job-hunting marketplace.
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This review is from: The Perfect Interview: How to Get the Job You Really Want (Paperback)
This book is only 200 pages and can be read in a day or two. It is well organized. The first section is how to locate that perfect job and land an interview. Drake makes suggestions for networking, employment agencies, and executive search firms, with examples of contact letters and other great materials. He then takes you into the interview prep phase. He starts with helping you look right - professional, prepared, and confident. The next sections take you through the interview process, and he goes through the 10 "standard questions" asked by interviewers. "Tell me about yourself" "What are you strengths/weaknesses" and so forth. I throughly enjoyed how he assists you in forumlating the proper responses so they are professional and you feel confident. He then assists you in follow-ups, and the much desired negotiation phase. Drake helps you to be prepared from start to finish with this book. You MUST go through his skill builders as these are key to being prepared, confident, and winning that perfect job. I strongly recommend this book to all in the job market, whether it be administrative, technical, or other. I won my first interview and got the job I had dreamed of. The others did not answer as confidently as I did, nor did they state thier answers in a professional and knowledgeable manner. I owe my new job to this book. Be prepared, be professional, and be confident. Read this book, do the skill builders on paper and go over them. This is one book that will help you land that perfect career. Good luck!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Some real help!,
By Peter De Nyon (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Perfect Interview: How to Get the Job You Really Want (Paperback)
The perfect interview was exactly the book I needed. It showed me how to present my personality qualitities and job experience in a way that makes a positive impact. During my recent interview (after reading the book) I felt relaxed and confident because knew what I was going to say and how to say it. And, best of all: I got the job!
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Great self-learning tool!,
By Peter De Nyon (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Perfect Interview: How to Get the Job You Really Want (Paperback)
The Perfect Interview is the interviewing book I recommend to all my outplacement clients.It clearly explains what applicants must do to make the most positive interview impact. In addition, the book provides practical exercices for developing skills to optimally respond to the interviewer's questions.This book saves me countless hours in coaching my clients. They say that the book is easy-to-read and really helps them understand what it takes to successfully convey their skills and positive personal qualities.
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