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Successful Interviews Every Time
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
Careers
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