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H. Anthony Medley (Author)
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January 1992
A newly updated edition of the comprehen-sive guide to job interviews that has over a half million copies in print, SWEATY PALMS teaches readers everything they need to know in order to land the job of their dreams.
Whether a first-time job seeker searching for that elusive entry-level position or a seasoned employee fac-ing tougher and tougher competition in a difficult economy, SWEATY PALMS takes readers through each step of the interviewing process, from preparation to dress to negotiating an offer. Including hundreds of interview questions and sample answers, SWEATY PALMS prepares job seekers for even the wiliest inter-viewer. H. Anthony Medley, who has interviewed countless job seekers over the years, offers readers an honest view from ¿the other side of the desk.¿ He draws on a wide variety of sources, from celebrities dis-cussing how they got their jobs, to employers revealing what they look for in an ideal candidate.This new edi-tion of SWEATY PALMS, which has been a vital tool in the job-interview market for decades, reflects cut-ting-edge changes to interviewing, including the pros and cons of e-mail resumes, thank-you notes, proper dress in the corporate-casual age, and the unique chal-lenges of landing a job in the 21st century.
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About the Author

Anthony Medley is an attorney, businessman, and writer who received his B.S. in Business from UCLA, where he was Sports Editor of the UCLA Daily Bruin, and received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. In addition to Sweaty Palms, his writings include other books, UCLA Basketball: The Real Story (1972),and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bridge (Alpha Books, 1997, 2004). --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 194 pages
  • Publisher: Ten Speed Press; Rev Sub edition (January 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0898154030
  • ISBN-13: 978-0898154030
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #298,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I doubled my salary with this book, January 4, 2004
This review is from: Sweaty Palms: The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed (Paperback)
Sure, this is written for the corporate crowd (more specifically, from a lawyer's perspective), but it is full of useful information.

Using the guidance in this book, I navigated my way through a two-part, three-person interview that got me the job I needed to get my feet on the ground and start running!

I refer to this book any time I have an interview. It covers face-to-face interviews, phone interviews, and eating-lunch interviews. It covers negotiations, how and when to bring up salary, when and why to send Thank You notes, etc.

How much do I love this book? Well, I love my job, and I love to sell used books through amazon.com, but I will NEVER get rid of this book.

I don't care if you're interviewing for a job assembling door handles for Toyota at $7/hour ... if you want the upper hand, read this book.

The list of questions to expect from your interviewers ... and, more importantly, the list of questions to ask your interviewers is invaluable. (One question in particular has always been met with: "Wow. That's a good question. Let me think about that." Hey, anytime your interviewer says that, you have the upper hand. (If you want to know which question I'm talking about ... feel free to email me.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book! Stands out in a sea of mediocrity!, August 10, 1999
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This review is from: Sweaty Palms: The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed (Paperback)
I found this book interesting and very useful in my job search. I read several books about job hunting including interviewing. I looked at dozens of other books that I didn't even bother to buy or take out of the library. This book is exceptional-outstanding in its readability, usefullness, and realistic view of the interviewing process.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good But . . ., May 21, 2003
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This review is from: Sweaty Palms: The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed (Paperback)
Generally good advice but some odd strays from mainstream advice that I don't agree with. For example, it argues against thank you letters after an interview - says that they are an irritant to interviewer. Personally, I have been involved with hiring plenty of people and a well written thank you never hurts and can make a difference in a close call.
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