Interview Expert, The: How To Get The Job You Want, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (September 26, 2012) © 2013

  • John Lees
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Written by the UK’s most well-respected expert, this is THE definitive guide to job interviews, covering absolutely everything you’ll ever need to know about the whole process – from planning and preparing to delivering a winning performance - in one, easy to- read and easy-to-access guide to success.

For over 25 years, author John Lees has been at the forefront of careers advice and has spent all of his career training recruiters, interviewers, HR professionals and interviewees. He knows exactly what makes a great interview and offers his vast insider knowledge here.

Contents

About the author

Acknowledgments

Preface

What makes a great interview performance?

Why do interviews go wrong?

How do I handle interviews with recruitment consultants?

How do I move from short list to first interview?

Handling interview nerves

Getting into the right frame of mind

How much preparation is enough?

How do I prepare myself?

I have to make a presentation...

How do I manage the opening moments?

What will they ask me?

Pitching your message

Getting your story across

It’s not a standard interview – how do I play it?

How do I shine at a competency-based interview?

What if they ask me probing questions?

How do I handle personal or oddball questions?

How do I get past sticky moments when things start to go wrong?

I get interviews, but not job offers…

I am confused by interview feedback

My interview is tomorrow!

Index

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