Monster Careers: Interviewing: Master the Moment That Gets You the Job (Paperback)

~ Jeffrey Taylor (Author), Doug Hardy (Author)
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Product Description

Jeff Taylor, founder of Monster, offers definitive advice on honing all the skills necessary to prepare for and ace virtually any kind of job interview. Step by step, the book clearly shows how to stay comfortable in high-stress situations, build self-confidence, effectively sell one’s marketable skills, and make a great first impression. Readers will also discover the questions and answers they are sure to encounter in an interview and invaluable advice on handling a wide variety of interviewers by getting the "inside story" from the employer’s perspective. Loaded with helpful case studies and backed by Monster’s impeccable credentials, this book is sure to establish itself as the source for becoming an expert on the most critical part of a job search.

About the Author

Jeff Taylor, founder and chief monster at Monster.com, is a frequent speaker at universities and high-level business conferences.

Doug Hardy, a certified job and career transition coach, was the editor-in-chief of Monster.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (August 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0143035770
• ISBN-13: 978-0143035770
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #426,149 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An effective and well researched career book, November 8, 2005

By	Chandra Prasad (New Haven, CT) - See all my reviews

As the author of a recent book on the job market, I was drawn to Monster Careers because of Monster.com's...well, monster reputation in the world of job market resources. The book was a pleasant surprise. Not only did it offer the spectrum of standard interview-conquering exercises and tips one would expect, but it also tackled some of the "softer" issues that can make or break an interviewee: maintaining your confidence level, selling yourself without sounding boastful, establishing a comfortable rapport with the interviewer. This is a great all-around read, and especially helpful for those who need a refresher course on the ins and outs of interviewing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Needs to be read if you are interviewing, April 2, 2006

By	R. McLeod (Boston,MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book will help. As industries and career opportunities change, most of us will be in the job market. Sooner or later, you will need this book. Current, informative, a how-to guide of the interview process.

Suggestion: Read this with a hi-liter or page stickers. You WILL be returning to what you have read.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great For New Grads, November 28, 2005

By	Abigail B. Marsh (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recently acquired this book and found the information to be very valuable. I am graduating early from college this December and having never worked in the corporate world before I found the words of this book to be very encouraging and a great tool. I have definitely utilized this book to its fullest extent in my career search and have recently passed it on to many of my friends. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is inexperienced at interviewing or anyone who is looking to brush up on or learn a couple of new skills.