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 The
Unofficial Guide to Acing the Interview
... No matter how impressive your credentials, no matter how
brilliant our resume is, it's your interview that can make
or break your job application. This book gives you a foolproof
appraisal of which techniques work and which don't ... ensures
that you are armed with the most up-to-date and reliable insider
interview tactics and are told exactly what the official establishment
doesn't want you to know. All the critical facts you need
to know to make a great impression.
 The
Career Counselor's Handbook
... Having offered sound career advice for the past thirty
years to literally millions of job-hunters, two of the top
career authorities in the world now offer their counsel and
advice to their own peers. ... With The Career Counselor's
Handbook, everyone in the field can profit from the experience
and expertise of two whose work has helped shape their very
profession. Speaking to the needs of beginning and experienced
career counselors alike, the book promises to become the textbook
in the field.
101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions
Power
Interviews: Job-Winning Tactics from Fortune 500 Recruiters,
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Using Acting Skills You Never Knew You Had
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Mastering the Monster Interview
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Okay, so it's been awhile since you've had to interview for
a new job. Well, surprise, interviewing techniques have changed.
What used to be a simple Q & A session about your work
experience has now become a pseudo-psychiatric exam. So how
do you prepare?
• Be well-rested and well-fed. Don't arrive
to the interview tired! You'll never be able to answer those
tricky questions unless you get plenty of rest the night before.
Munch on nutritious, mild foods before the interview. A growling
stomach will only distract you and the interviewer.
• Arrive on time. Don't arrive too early;
you'll spend the extra time worrying. Get there about 10 minutes
before, so you'll have enough time to compose yourself and
take a few
deep breaths. If you arrive too late ... well, unless
you've a doozie of an excuse, you've probably already lost
the job.
• Research
the company. One sure way to earn points during an
interview is to know at least something about the company
where you hope to be employed. Are they growing? How many
people do they employ? What sort of gadgets do they make?
• Prepare for difficult questions. You
need to sell yourself on the spot, and that can be especially
difficult when someone throws you a curve ball, like asking,
"What is your biggest weakness?" Practice answering
common psychological or behavioral questions with a friend.
Or visit Monster.com's
Interview Center to help you hone your interview skills.
• Make a good first impression. Dress
the part of a professional, and I don't mean a professional
wrestler. Take a few deep breaths and wipe off those sweaty
palms before you walk into the interview. Shake hands firmly
with your interviewer. Smile and make eye contact. Don't sit
down until you're asked. Don't slouch or speak to softly.
Try to keep nervous gestures to a minimum.
• Be honest, but positive. If you've made mistakes
in the past — and let's face it, who hasn't — detail
how you learned from them. If you've had a prior bad encounter
with a coworker, share how you attempted to resolve the situation,
and what you would do differently if you encountered a similar
situation again.
• Ask
questions. Not only will you impress your interviewer,
you'll have a chance to relax a little as they answer your
questions. Bring a list of questions with you and jot down
things as you think of them during the interview.
• Thank your interviewer. Even if you think you
did poorly, thank your interviewer once the interview is complete.
If possible, find out when you can expect to hear back. Send
a brief thank-you
note within a few days of the interview.
Written by Iris Wolfe
What was your worst interview experience?
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On the Web
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AcetheInterview.com
MyFuture.com
Behavioral
Interview Questions
Intel.com
Acing the Interview
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Those
Tough Ones
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Here are some common interview questions designed to stump.
They start with "Tell me about a time when you ..."
• Were unwilling or unable to make the necessary
sacrifice to achieve a goal.
• Had to deal with a personality conflict with
a boss or coworker.
• Had to make an important decision quickly even
though you did not have all the information you wanted.
• Used facts and reason to persuade someone to
accept your recommendation.
• Were particularly effective on prioritizing
tasks and completing a project on schedule.
• Found it necessary to tactfully but forcefully
say things that others did not want to hear.
• Identified potential problems and resolved the
situation before it became serious.
• Made an intentional effort to get to know someone
from another culture.
*These questions taken from Mount
Vernon Nazarene College Sample Behavioral Questions list.
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