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To ace a job interview, you need to give the right answers—and ask the right questions. 101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview is for every job candidate who thinks “Do you have any questions for me?” marks the end of an interview. In Ron Fry’s view, it marks the beginning of the last, and perhaps most important, interview phase, one that’s so important that failing to properly prepare for it can undo all your hard work, including providing great answers to tough questions. It’s your moment to shine—to show off the depth and breadth of your research, to remind the interviewer of how perfectly your credentials fit the job description, and to actually ask for the job! Fry shows you how to take charge of the interview process, presenting yourself as the self-managing, versatile, and confident candidate most employers are seeking. He demonstrates how to use the interview process to sell the company on you while obtaining the information necessary to make sure you are sold on them. From what to ask, when to ask it, and the kinds of answers to expect, 101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview gives all candidates, from first-timers to seasoned pros, the practical information and advice they need to ace entire interviews . . . and get their dream jobs.
Learn the secrets to excelling at interview You can't prepare an answer for every interview question. So, of the thousands of questions they might ask, which ones will they ask? After extensive research among hundreds of interviewers and thousands of interviewees, finally here's the book that will give you the answer. Why You? is based on direct input from top interviewers in REED's unrivalled recruitment network, offering: - Powerful preparation techniques that will help you succeed on the day - Approaches to questions assessing your career goals, competency and creativity - Tips for boosting your confidence and adopting a winning mindset at interview From classics like 'tell me about yourself' and 'what are your greatest weaknesses?' to puzzlers like 'sell me this pen', James Reed finally reveals what interviewers are really asking. This book has already helped thousands of readers move on in their careers - and it will help you do the same. Now completely revised and updated for our new post-pandemic world of work. --------------------------------------------------------- Reader reviews: 'This book got me my new job. I have never in all my life had such a positive experience at a job interview' Michael A. Sweeney 'This book helped me understand what the other side actually wanted. It boosted my confidence. It allowed me to compose relevant answers. I GOT THE JOB!' Dougal5 'I was recently made redundant after 11 years with a good company and was worried at stepping back into the world. So I bought this book and read it through in just a few days. I had a series of interviews for a job I really wanted to get and I got the position' Mo
The right mindset can make you three times more likely to get the job you want-and even less likely to lose it later. What does it take to get and keep the job you want? Ninety-six percent of employers argue that it's not just about having the right skills for the position- it's all about the right mindset. As two leading experts on the subject, Reed and Stoltz know what employers really want from the people they hire and keep. According to their extensive and globally acclaimed research, there is a specific set of mental traits that will make you exponentially more desirable to potential employers, and more likely to succeed and enjoy your job once you're hired. This "3G Mindset" is: ? Global-the openness and big-picture perspective to compete on a global scale in any job ? Good-a positive force with an unwavering moral compass ? Grit-the tenacity and resilience to thrive on adversity The authors reveal why employers are three times more likely to hire people with the right mindset over those who are more qualified on paper. This book provides an actionable approach for both assessing and developing these essential traits.
"The ultimate job interview book! A systematic, foolproof way to generate offers. No job seeker should be without it." -National Job Market "The programmed system works because it is a simple, practical, proven way to interview properly. Use it to win the interview and win the job!" -Mary Lyon, Associated Press "Allen's 'Q&A' interview approach eliminates the fear of the unknown, replaces it with the confidence of knowing what to expect, and trains the applicant to get job offers." -Kimberly A. Hellyar, Director, Training Consultants International What is a job interview anyway? Is it an objective examination of your experience, skills, and work ethic? Not quite. It's a screen test. You're the actor. In this bestselling guide, Jeff Allen, the world's leading authority on the interview process, shows you how getting hired depends almost completely on the "actor factor." If you know your lines, perfect your delivery, and dress for the part, you'll get hired. If you don't, you won't. In The Complete Q&A Job Interview Book, Jeff develops your own personalized interview script to prepare you in advance for any question that comes your way. Covering questions on everything from personal background to management ability and technological know-how, he gives you a fail-safe delivery format for responding the right way every time. This new edition has been updated to guide you through today's changing job market, and includes an entirely new chapter on dealing with the latest open-ended interrogation questions. If getting a job is playing a part, this is your starring role. Follow the director, and you'll be a superstar!
Write a killer CV and land your dream job. It takes an employer just seven seconds to save or reject a job applicant’s CV. In this book, James Reed – chairman of REED, Britain’s largest recruitment company – offers invaluable and specific advice on what employers want to see in the CVs they receive and how you can stand out from the crowd. Unlike other career development books, the honest advice presented here has been compiled from one-to-one interviews, surveys and countrywide workshops across REED’s network of recruitment consultants. This book is an accessible and enjoyable read, intensely practical and packed with pull-out quotes, layout examples and tips. Find out what future employers are looking for and take the first step to start loving Mondays again.
Can you explain why you're the person they need to hire?Employers ask you a hundred different interview questions... but what they really want to know is, "Why should we hire you?" If you get interviews but you don't get the job, you have not explained that to them. This is the book that will show you how to use your answers to get the job.What This Book Will Do For You: * Tell you why interviewers ask certain questions * Show you what they are looking for in your answer * Give you strategies for answering the toughest questions * Warn you about answers that will kill your chances * Give you "How To" tips, phrases, and words for answering 101 job interview questionsWhat Kinds of Questions Are In the Book? - Tell me about yourself. - What's your greatest weakness? - What salary are you looking for? - Why do you want to join this company? - Why should we hire you? - Why do you have a gap in your employment history? - Tell me about a time when you failed. - Describe a time when your work was criticized and how you handled it. - What motivates you? - What questions do you have for us?Who Needs This Book?If you have ever felt that you: * Don't have the words you need to explain why you're the person they need to hire... * Can't quite "sell yourself" for the job... * Stumble over your answers because you don't know what they really want to hear.... * Just want to be more confident in the interview... Then this is the book for you!
This is a book for job seekers that covers just about every interview scenario that they might have to deal with and includes over 200 examples of just about every question they may be asked, with examples of appropriate answers. Provides inside information from an author who is frequently asked by organisations to interview candidates, design assessment centres, and train interviewers. He writes the questions for interviewers to ask - and tells them the answers they should listen out for. This new edition includes a new chapter on building rapport and making a confident impact.
A proactive new strategy for removing anxiety, and regaining control, throughout the job interview process "Marky Stein's book is wonderful. She gives us a thorough analysis of the whole interviewing process. Fearless Interviewing is clear, kind, and full of good advice.... Highly recommended."Barbara Sher, author of Live the Life That You Love A job interview is one of life's most stressful and challenging experiences. Fearless Interviewing presents a strategic approach to interviewing, one that tips the scales back in favor of the job applicant. It provides useful advice on all aspects of the interviewing process, including how to: • Dazzle interviewers in the first 20 seconds • Handle tough interview questions with ease • Command a salary up to 20 percent higher
