• Prefaceto The Second Edition
• Preparing for Interview
• Making a Good First Impression i
• Handling Common Interview Questi
• Competency Based Interview Quest
• Strengths, Weaknesses and Other
• Dealing with Interview Trick Que
• Interview Questions for Differen
• Different Interview Types
• Assessment Centre Tips and Advic
• Good Questions to Ask at Intervi
• The End of The Interview
• Interview Performance

Successful Interviews Every Time

• Prefaceto The Second Edition
• Preparing for Interview
  • You Have All The Skills And Experience You Need For Interviews
  • Study The Job Advert For Crucial Information
  • Research Is Critical To Understand Your Prospective Employer
  • Telephone Ahead To Gather More Intelligence
  • Rehearse For The Big Day
• Making a Good First Impression in an Interview
  • Don’t Let Your Clothes Let You Down
  • Not All Interviewers Are Skilled At Interviewing
  • Focus On Rapport As Well As The Interview Questions
  • Listen And Respond To The Question That Is Being Asked
  • Be Concise In Your Responses
  • Summary
• Handling Common Interview Questions
  • Almost All Interviewers Will Ask Some Of These Questions
  • What Frustrates You About Your Current Job? What Do You Most Dislike About Your Work?
  • Be Ready To Explain About The Direction Of Your Career
  • Be Ready To Talk About Your Future Career Direction
  • Interviewers Can Worry About Too Short Or Too Long A Time With A Company
  • Be Ready For Questions About Your Technical Area
  • Summary
• Competency Based Interview Questions
  • Competency Based Questions Look At Previous Examples Of Real Behaviour
  • Competency Based Interview Questions Are Designed To Catch Out Liars
  • An Example Of A Question And Detailed Response
  • Think About How You Have Motivated Yourself To Achieve Results
  • Summary
• Strengths, Weaknesses and Other Personal Qualities
  • Many Questions Ask You For Your Own Opinions About Yourself
  • Being Able To Work With Other People Is A Key Skill
  • Being Able To Work Independently Is Important Too
  • Don’t Get Caught Out By Hypothetical Questions
  • Some Interviewers Like To Ask You For Definitions Of Key Concepts
  • Summary
• Dealing with Interview Trick Questions
  • Some Questions Just Shouldn’t Be Asked In Interviews
  • Some Questions Are Phrased Negatively To Begin With
  • Don’t Just Answer “yes” Or “no” To Closed Questions
  • A Few Interviewers Like To Interrogate Candidates
  • Some Questions Are Downright Illegal
  • Summary
• Interview Questions for Different Career Stages
  • Questions For Graduates Often Focus On Motivation And Drive
  • Interviewers Sometimes Get Fixated On Graduates
  • Questions For Managers Concentrate On Leadership Skills
  • After Time Away From Work, You Must Work Hard To Impress Employers
  • Don’t Let Interviewers Discriminate Unfairly Against You If You Are Older
  • Summary
• Different Interview Types
  • Interviews Are Not Always One On One
  • Professional Services Firms Like To Ask Candidates To Estimate
  • Interviewers May Also Ask You To Analyse Problems
  • Two Example Case Study Problems
  • Brainteasers Test Your Ability To Think Laterally
  • Interviews Can Happen In Unusual Situations And Venues
  • Summary
• Assessment Centre Tips and Advice
  • In-Tray Exercises
  • Psychometric Tests Need Not Be At All Intimidating
  • The Secret Of Good Presentations Is Preparation
  • Group Exercises Are Governed By A Few Simple Rules
  • Role Play Simulations Test Your Ability To Listen
  • Summary
• Good Questions to Ask at Interview
  • Ask Different Questions In Each And Every Interview
  • Show An Interest In Your Role
  • Demonstrate Your Interest In Having A Future With The Employer
  • Don’t Forget To Ask About The Company Culture
  • Avoid Certain Questions Until You Have An Offer On The Table
  • Summary
• The End of The Interview
  • Leave The Interviewer With A Good Final Impression
  • Follow-Up Letters Show Your Enthusiasm For The Job
  • Check That Your References Are Going To Be Positive
  • Summary
• Interview Performance
  • Taking Notes Will Help You Juggle Job Offers
  • Even The Best Candidates Get Knocked Back Occasionally
  • How Well Do You Really Think Your Interview Went?
  • Interview Performance Self-Rating
  • Feedback Is Vital For Improving Your Interview Performance
  • Negotiate The Best Possible Salary And Package Before Accepting A Job
  • Weigh Up Your Job Offer Before Accepting
  • Summary