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While employers look for keywords on resumes and cover letters, they also listen intently for keywords during job interviews. Here's the first book to focus on how to use keywords in the critical job interview. ... Read more

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How using key language can make all the difference
Wendy S. Enelow's Keywords To Nail Your Job Interview: What To Say To Win Your Dream Job shows how understanding and using key language can make all the difference between winning and losing a job. KeyWords are not just for the written word and computer scans of resume contents: they can act critically to ace or break a job interview. Anyone entering (or re-entering!) the job market could benefit greatly from this fine title.

Get your dream job
Obviously getting your dream job is important, and there are many great books on the market such as, "How to find your dream job and make ita reality: solutions for a rewarding and meaningful career" which is a great book because it is about solutions and it is about defining how you are and what you will be good at.Of course, defining your dream job is only one part of the process.The second part is selling yourself in the interview, and this book will do that.It is a great resource, and you should invest in this book as well as, "How to find your dream job and make it a reality: solutions for a rewarding and meaningful career." ... Read more

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A completely revised and updated edition of the bestselling, classic how-to on mastering the art of the interview

Getting and winning the interview is the key to being hired. Everything else -- research, resumes, e-mails, phone calls -- is all backup for that crucial meeting. In How to Turn an Interview into a Job, America's leading interview authority, Jeffrey Allen, presents proven advice on the A to Zs of successful interviewing.

Incorporating current etiquette and the new work ethic, Allen covers every step of the process, including:

•Making the initial phone calls

• Scheduling appointments

• Selecting an interview wardrobe

• How to have the toughest interviewer extend an offer

• The follow-up letter

• Maximum salary negotiation

This new edition for the twenty-first century is also packed with ways to maximize current technology such as fax machines, voicemail, e-mail, and the Internet.

For every kind of job seeker, How to Turn an Interview into a Job remains the simplest, most practical, and most streetwise guide to the fastest hire. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (12)

Quick!
Good quick ship .. .couldn't beat the price. Required for a class and did not want to purchase the book new as it was an ok book, but an assignment that wasted my time. Trust shipper.

outdated -- first published in 1983!
This book seems written for the previous generation of job seekers.It was first published in 1983, 26 years ago!No wonder it seems so old fashioned.If you talk the way he suggests you talk in an interview in 2009, people will think you are a robot.

It got me the job
I picked up this book randomly in 2004 when I was applying for a new job. I credit it for landing me the position. I can't understand the reviewer who found it completely useless. Did they even read it? Some of the tips are dynamite if you use them, but I can see in a way how some readers would overlook them because they seem so simple. I have given away my copy to a friend and only yesterday recommended the book again to another friend. That's why I find myself once again on Amazon. Oh, and by the way, the number one tip from this book is that you must send a correctly worded letter to your interviewer after the interview. You would be amazed how few people do that. Remember, you are in a competition when you are going for a job. This book has the small pieces of advice to set you apart from the competition. It worked for me.

Great Read... Will Get you atleast a second interview!
After thumbing through this book I learned more in a few hours than I have in the last 6 months. Like previous reviews have stated its straight forward and to the point. There are a few do's and dont's that are common sense, but you must make that call for yourself. There are also a few suggestions the author made that I feel were slightly inappropriate for certain interviewing situations. If you are an individual with sound mind and judgment then this book will be your guiding light through the oh so dark tunnel of job hunting!!! Good Luck!

This book is a keeper
I liked this book because it gives well rounded view of what the interview process is like.Author tells you how to dress, groom and accessorize, prepare objective, make well thought out resume and smart cover letter.You will be thought on how to research the company, prepare for the interview, ask quesitons during the interview and finish with really smart follow up and thank you letter.Negotiation techniques and acceptance letter and great part of the process.Many reference books mentioned here are probably worth reading and I just may do that next. ... Read more

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Picking up where his bestseller (over 55,000 sold) 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions left off, Matthew DeLuca along with Nanette DeLuca take job seekers to the next level of job-search effectiveness by arming them with more valuable lessons, tips, and rules for acing any interview. Emphasizing the interpersonal aspects of the interview process, they draw on their unique experiences as job placement professionals to provide powerful insights into what interviewers look for in a job seeker and how to give it to them. Organized around question categories for quick-reference, and packed with real-life success stories and the candid observations of job placement professionals, this book tells readers what they need to know about:

- How to stand out from the rest and get an interview- Understanding the rationale behind different types of questions- Fielding curve balls, stress producers, and illegal questions- Mastering the virtual interview ... Read more

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Interview book Review
There is a fairly comprehensive list of questions that this book covers, this will help in an interview. There are good tips for job hunting too, but most of it is common sense stuff.

Got the dream job
This is an excellent book for military retirees and others who have not interviewed for jobs in recent times.Most important is how it walks you through thinking out the process of what you want and need.

The first book was much, much better.
If you have already read the first book "Best Answers...", and you read it carefully, you are not likely to find the sequel to be of the same value. I noticed the second book has a co-author, and you can feel it from the text. The new 201 questions are quite plain and are not as interesting or challenging as the first 201 in the first book.

There is a lot in the text that is just common knowledge. I also found some questionable advices. Chapter 2 "how to get interviews" tells you to find phone numbers of line managers and call them directly asking for an interview. If you are a professional with experience seeking for a senior position, I doubt you would be hired this way. I think it shows disrespect to the managers' busy schedule.

Chapters 6 and 7 are trying to give you some basics on how to prepare for an interview. You can find information on it of about the same quality in almost every interviewing book. There are also other books that are doing it better.

Overall, an OK book (I've seen worse), but don't expect it to be as thrilling as the first one. Oh, well... That's pretty typical for a sequel.

You can also read my review for the first book.

Insightful!
This comprehensive, smart book gives you the basics on how to get a job interview, perform well at the interview, end the interview and even negotiate the terms of your benefits if you're hired. The authors raise and provide answers to several hundred questions - some of them painfully obvious, but some of them pretty tough, like "Why do you have that felony conviction?" We from getAbstract have the 202nd question: If you're applying for a job, why haven't you already read this? ... Read more

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In this busy world, people don't always have time to prepare for job interviews far in advance. This book distills JIST's revolutionary and proven interview advice into seven quick chapters covering self-assessment, computer research, key questions, a system for answering any question that might come up, unusual situations, follow up after the interview, salary negotiation, and more. ... Read more

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Invaluable and Practical Advice for Job Seekers
I happened upon this book at the public library a couple days before a big interview this summer.Although I'd been researching articles on the web about interviewing skills during my job search process, I was somewhat caught off guard by the call to come in to interview with a couple days' notice.This book was a big help.It not only helped me figure out which questions to ask as well as which questions to anticipate, it answered questions concerning recent changes in etiquette related to interviews.For example, the day before my big interview I attended a local business professionals networking event where a panel of MBA advisors and consultants talked about the impact of multiple technologies on the job search process.I asked them, "What's the appropriate way to send a thank you note after an interview?By email, a handwritten note, etc?"Their answer was the same as was in this book: email your thank you note and also mail a hardcopy within 24 hours of the interview.I am thankful to both the panel and this book for helping me make a good impression before, during, and after the interview.And I'm happy to say, I got the job.

You want the job? - Get this book!
I was lucky enough to pick this book up before I interviewed for my current job and I am so glad that I did.The book is easy to read and presents great ideas.There are work-book type pages that force you to really think about all your strengths and helps you sum them up in creative ways.After reading this book I really felt confident about the whole interview process as well.Even if you are not preparing for a "next-day job interview" this book is a must have for anybody considering a career change.Once you use the book to write out all your strengths, job experiences, etc. the next time you have an interview you need only skim the book for 20-30 minutes and you are completely prepared.If you want to have an edge on the competition, wow your interviewers, and get the job, buy this little book now.You won't regret it, I promise. ... Read more

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Offering accumulated observations of interviews with hundreds of job candidates, these books provide useful insights into which characteristics make a good IT professional. These handy guides each have a complete set of job interview questions and provide a practical method for accurately assessing the technical abilities of job candidates. The personality characteristics of successful IT professionals are listed and tips for identifying candidates with the right demeanor are included. Methods for evaluating academic and work histories are described as well. ... Read more

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Conducting the UNIX Job Interview: IT Manager Guide with UNIX Interview Questions (IT Job Interview series)
I bought this book because I get job interview anxiety and several interviews coming up.The book I really wanted on Amazon for IT UNIX technical interviews was backordered.So I orderd this book instead and used the book to try and understand how I might be interviewed.The first part of the book is silly nonsense and you can skip past it and go directly to the meat of the interview questions.I found that most of the questions I was asked in several interviews were in this book.I was able to have the confidence going into the interview to not have my brain freeze up like I normally do when faced with several IT staff seated across from me waiting for an answer.I got three job offers and I had a hard time deciding which one to take!

Great and has some good interview questions
I went through this book quickly. Reading the first few pages I have not seen great differences between this book and the other one on Oracle job interview. The only part of this book that I found very useful is the interview questions. The "SYSADMIN" job interview questions are well-written.

Great UNIX and Linux job interview questions and answers

This is an excellent book for any IT manager who needs to find a unix systems administrator or Linux systems administrator.I was impressed with the coverage for the pre-interview stages and how you can identify those job candidates that are most-likely-to-succeed in the job role.

Better still, I was impressed with the UNIX job interview questions and Linux interview questions and answers.The job interview questions are designed for a telephone interview, and the IT manager can just ask the questions and compare the responses to the "ideal" answer.

Overall, this book is a real timesaver for anyone hiring a UNIX SA or a Linux System Administrator.
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Being highly qualified for a job isn?t enough to get the competitive edge in today?s job market?a candidate needs to ace the interview as well. Career planning expert Dawn Rosenberg McKay gives you the best answers to more than 200 of the toughest interview questions, such as:

• What are your long-term goals?
  
• How do you handle failure?
  
• What does success mean to you?
  
• Why did you leave your last job?
  

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Interview newb
This book really helped me in preparation for my second interview, I was ready for lots of questions after reading the examples and what not. I had friends tell me I wasted 15 bucks but ended up with a great position after reading it! ... Read more

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Demystifying the dreaded interview process, Winning the Interview Game takes new and experienced job-seekers step by step from interview preparation to the first day on the job. Chock full of real-life examples, the book shows readers how to:

* Thoroughly prepare for every interview
* Establish and maintain rapport with interviewers
* Prove that they ideally suit the position requirements
* Take advantage of the pressure on recruiters and human resources departments to fill jobs
* Recognize and disarm negative body language exhibited by interviewers
* Deal with difficult questions and tense situations to salvage a less-than-perfect interview before it ends

Winning the Interview Game equips readers with everything they need to gain the competitive edge and win the ultimate prize: a great job offer. ... Read more

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Best interview book ever
This book changed my whole career outlook...

It was my junior year at UCLA and I had really busted my butt to get good grades and be involved with on campus activities. I looked great on paper and was getting a ton of interviews for engineering internships. But after bombing my 5th interview in a row, I knew something needed to change. So I bought 3 or 4 interview books for my last 3 upcoming interviews.

The first couple books didn't really help me with my practice interviews, they gave intangible advice on things I kind of knew but didn't know how to implement. But when I finally got to this book it changed my life. It outlined exactly how I needed to prepare for my interviews. It does take a lot of work, you can't just read it and expect to be great, you have to do the prep work, but when you do, its amazing. After reading the book I ended up sitting on my computer all night coming up with experience vignettes. For the first time I actually felt prepared. After 2 or 3 days of prep work. I was ready to knock my last interviews out of the park. I came out of all three interviews knowing that I killed them. That summer I got job offers from all three companies.

Then the next year when I was looking for a full time job, I was able to use what I learned from this book to not only kill my engineering interviews, but kill interviews in completely unrelated fields to engineering. I ultimately took a job with a management consulting firm that specializes in banking consulting.

Without a doubt, this book took me from complete interview failure to interview Rockstar. This book is a must read to anyone who is serious about getting the jobs they want.

Very good book but lacks good negotiation advice
I agree with the other reviews and found it a great, easy-to-read, realistic read.However, I found the advice on negotiation overly simplistic and optimistic.In corporate America one can't expect to meekly ask for a small amount like $3000 and expect to get a nice "yes" in return.According to other sources I've read, employers often budget 20-30% more for candidates than they initially offer, but hiring managers have no incentive to give that money away unless the candidate convinces them otherwise.This should be done in a cordial manner, but it takes backing up your argument with facts and a list of qualifications.It might take time and will be uncomfortable.This book doesn't provide guidance that will help many job seekers get the salary they want or deserve.

The Voice of Experience
I recently reconnected with the author, an executive recruiter who placed me in my most recent executive position back in the year 2000. Alan had made a lasting impression on me, so it was natural to contact him now as I started my new career search.After all, I have never been better coached and prepared by an executive recruiter to win a desired opportunity. So when Alan let me know that he had written a book, I ran right out and picked up a copy.It was an excellent refresher of the extraordinary one-on-one personal coaching I had received in the past from Mr. Neirenberg. I highly recommend this book to everyone seeking a career move. You, too, can benefit from the advice of this consummate professional.

Excellent and concise
In this concise and insightful book, Alan shares his vast insights and practical experiences that will assist anyone prepare for and win at interviewing. It is a terrific and informative read!

GREAT REFERENCE BOOK
This is a very concise book that is easy to pick up to brush up on an interviewing topic.Alan covers all of the basics and beyond. ... Read more

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From the Publisher

118 Great Answers to Tough Pharmaceutical Sales Interview Questions gives the actual interview questions and GREAT answers before the interview.....suddenly, no question is too tough and the reader has all the insight to answer with an unfair advantage over the competition.

With job winning advice from two pharmaceutical industry experts, this book tells exactly what to expect during the interview and gives specific, impressive, answers that help nail the interviews.

Pharmaceutical Sales is one of the most sought-after careers in America. Competition for these coveted jobs is fierce and performing well during the interviews is the key to breaking in. Don't go to your pharmaceutical sales interview without having read this book!

ALSO INCLUDES:
Answers to tricky behavioral questions
Situational questions: What to say
How to answer in STAR format
Rules to answer by
Best way to sell something during your interview
What are they looking for anyway?
What do you need to know?
Pharmaceutical industry career paths
The interview process from start to finish
Phone interviews: What to expect and how to succeed.
How to close your interviewer
Tips and tricks that impress
Brag book musts
Resume keywords that land interviews

What People Are Saying:

"Pharmaceutical sales interviews are challenging. Preparation is key to mastering these interviews and impressing the many interviewers. 118 Great Answers to Tough Pharnaceutical Sales Interviews is interview preparation at its finest. The advice is accurate, targeted, and informative and helps the reader focus in on exactly what to expect rather than leave them guessing. This book puts the interviewer in the driver's seat helps them steer their way directly into a career in pharmaceutical sales. A true companion for the serious pharmaceutical sales job seeker!"--,b>Adam Roerden -District Manager, Key Pharmaceuticals)
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This book will definitely prepare you!
I am trying to get into medical device sales. I have extensive sales experience but none within the medical field. I know how important it will to really shine during my interview process, which is why I bought this book. Almost all of the questions can be applied to any industry, not just pharma sales. These are tough, difficult questions to answer. Questions that anyone who is serious about nailing their interview should definitely have intelligent responses to. I was the hiring manager for my last company. Many of the questions in this book were the same questions I asked potential candidates, most of which failed miserably in their responses. It will take much time and effort to really study this book and answer all the questions. But ANSWER THE QUESTIONS!! It will be worth it. You will sound like an intelligent, competent candidate who has the skill set your future employer is looking for. My interviews start next week, and I feel confident I will be able to successfully answer anything I'm asked. This is a good book. Anne Posegate and Lisa Lane did a great job writing it.

Jam-packed with Interview Info!
200 pages of "must-have" information for the serious pharma sales jobseeker. Readers become "interview-ready" and find themselves fully prepared in advance for the tough phone and in-person interviews that often come unannounced. In addition to offering impressive answers to interview questions, the book details the entire interview process and shows interviewees how not to "overprepare". Readers gain a full understanding of what is expected, what pharma reps do, and what hiring managers are looking for in an "ideal" new hire. In effect, the reader learns how to become that "ideal" candidate. Reading this book, allows interviewees to prepare ahead of time and impress ALL of the time.

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In today's competitive job market, giving a top-notch interview is the only way to gain that extra edge.

Featuring more than 200 sample questions you are most likely to encounter, The Everything(r) Practice Interview Book gives you smart answers to all the toughest questions, helping you impress the interviewer with your composure and intelligence. The Everything(r) Practice Interview Book, by Dawn Rosenberg McKay-manager of the Career Planning Site for About.com-arms you with what to say and how to say it, giving you the advantage over your competitors and the confidence to succeed.

Features winning tips on how to:

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Answers to the toughest interview questions--and questions that make job hunters look great

Great Answers! Great Questions! For Your Job Interview prepares readers for anything that might come their way during that allimportant interview. This thorough guide provides answers for all the most common questions interviewers ask, and suggests smart questions human resources professionals like to hear in return. This comprehensive interview game plan features:

• 101 answers to any tough question
• 101 questions that showcase the job hunter's intelligence and skills
• Practical strategies for online job searching
• Expert advice on telephone interviews, physical presentation, following up the interview, and salary negotiation

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Not for the majority of college grads
The synopsis of this book promises that "graduates will come away with the most valued skill of all--confidence in their own ability to pursue and land jobs with true career potential." Instead, this book is one of the least encouraging and confidence-boosting career guides I've read.

The authors aim the book primarily at wealthy grads--Ivy Leaguers and elite liberal arts college graduates--who have, in their own words, "probably had tutors to keep them ahead in their studies and they've taken focused lessons in dance, music, language, and sports. Some of these kids were coached to get into the right private secondary school. They've participated in SAT prep classes and worked with counselors to identify and secure coveted spots in the best colleges and universities." While this is undoubtedly somewhat hyperbolic, it's only a slight exaggeration; nearly all of the authors' "case-in-point" examples from clients come from privileged graduates of first-tier colleges and universities with equally impressive internship experience.

The problem with this is not just that it is discouraging to typical college students (though it is), but that it highlights the authors' unwillingness to handle such students or lack of experience with them (probably because only the privileged grads they showcase are able to afford to visit career counselors). This unwillingness/lack of experience leads the authors to spend an inordinate amount of time talking about minutiae (which fork to use at a business lunch, what type of stripes on a tie to wear, etc.) rather than real issues. If you didn't go to an Ivy League school, intern with Goldman Sachs, and learn to speak several foreign languages, you have much more important things to worry about than whether your cuffs are creased.

The book suffers from several other problems with focus. The authors focus heavily on business majors to the exclusion of everyone else (the majority of their case-in-point examples are business or business-related grads). This ignores a fundamental reality that employers in different industries are looking for different things (a problem, I admit, inherent to general career-hunting books as a whole and not solely afflicting this book). In addition, the book doesn't take into account the current economic crisis. One would expect advice regarding job-hunting to differ during a deep recession, so the fact that the book doesn't even mention the crisis makes me wary of its tips.

Finally, the book is too heavily reliant on anecdotal evidence; there are hardly any statistical data to support its claims. For instance, in a chapter devoted entirely to discrediting the career services departments at colleges and universities, the authors claim that "Most career services staffers don't care if you get a job." While that may be true, no evidence is provided in support of it. Given that the authors are direct competitors with career services departments and would benefit financially if fewer students utilized the (often free) services of such departments, one would expect them to actually provide some statistical data demonstrating the inefficacy of these programs. Most of the book's claims go similarly unsupported.

In summary, unless you're one of the few lucky graduates of a top school who has been preened for success by "helicopter parents" for most of your life, with a major in business, a GPA above 3.7, elite internship experience, foreign language skills, athletic leadership, etc., (and you're so good the economy won't affect you a whit) there are better books out there for you.

A good gift for any college student
There are plenty of how-to books on job-hunting and résumé-writing, but From B.A. to Payday: Launching Your Career After College, is specifically targeted to new or soon-to-be college graduates. Authors D.A. Hayden and Michael Wilder have impressive credentials and work histories in marketing and joined forces to form Hayden-Wilder, a company that helps first-time job applicants develop their own branding message and market themselves to Corporate America.

Their book is well-organized and infused with humor that should appeal to most college students. Hayden and Wilder also do an excellent job of helping readers understand how to use their experiences from past summer jobs or volunteer positions, no matter how menial the work, to highlight important skills that will demonstrate why they will be an asset to any company.

Probably the most valuable chapters are those on networking and interviewing. The authors present a way to set up and maintain a networking database that won't overwhelm the new jobseeker. The section on interviewing helps the reader decipher the real meaning behind interviewers' questions and demonstrates how respondents should support all their answers with experiential examples. Hayden and Wilder also advise jobseekers to Google their interviewers before their appointments in order to gather as much information as possible about the person with whom they'll be meeting; this information can then be used to subtly weave flattering comments into the conversation. However, Hayden and Wilder fail to remind readers to make sure they are collecting information on the correct "Mary Smith," for example. Imagine how embarrassed you'd feel if you told your interviewer that you were impressed with her outreach work with Sudanese orphans, only to have her tell you that she has never even worked with children. Oops, that must have been another Mary Smith.

Of course, no content on interviewing would be complete without giving advice on how to dress for an interview, and Hayden and Wilder do that well too. Interestingly, while the authors feel it's important enough to tell readers not to wear jeans (and other questionable apparel and accessories) to an interview, their instructions on what to include on a résumé leave something to be desired. In fact, the section on résumés is where the authors lose some of their credibility. For example, Hayden and Wilder include an Activities/Skills/Interests section on their clients' résumés and counsel readers to do the same, but including interests or any personal information goes against the current recommendations of most résumé experts. Even more troubling, the authors include rock climbing as an activity on the résumé of an outstanding job candidate. I would argue that most managers and human resource professionals would view an employee's rock climbing as an activity that could potentially cost the company more in medical insurance claims and premiums, and thus, an applicant with that interest on his/her résumé would likely be excluded from the interviewing process.

Another résumé section that can doom an applicant but that Hayden-Wilder put on their clients' résumés is the objective statement. The recommendation of most professional résumé preparers, including Martin Weitzman of Gilbert Résumés in New York, is to replace the objective statement with a summary of qualifications. According to Weitzman, the summary "...is your sales pitch. Use it to establish your value by telling people why you're ready for this job and what you bring to the table."

Hayden and Wilder also list clients' education in chronologic order rather than reverse chronologic order, the more accepted format on résumés.

Despite the shortcomings of the chapter on résumés, there is still a lot of valuable information in this book. More than anything else, it will give readers confidence as they prepare themselves for a job search.

Quill says: This book would make a good gift for any college student.

From BA to Pay Day
I bought this for my son who will be graduating in June from URI. Why not benefit from concepts like the ones in this great book before earning the BA.I would like my high school son, to read it next!! I have already enjoyed it.

Must own!
This is an excellent primer on how to begin your career on the RIGHT, SMART and FAST track. It's brimming with information --- both "how-to" and "how-not-to" --- written in a style that's accessible and user-friendly. I spent several years in the executive search industry, recruiting senior level managers, and only wish I had such a clear-eyed book to recommend. It's a great guide for long-term career growth!

What You Won't Learn in a Classroom
Here is the type of advice you will probably not learn from your professors or even from the office of career guidance. The authors have clearly "walked the walk" and their recommendations, especially regarding the interview process, are invaluable. Every college senior should receive a copy ASAP! ... Read more

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No matter how good your resume looks on paper, you won't get the job until you ace the interview. That critical one-on-one interview is your best chance to showcase your skills-if you make a good impression. In The Everything Job Interview Book, 2nd Edition, you'll learn how to do just that-from what to wear and when to arrive, to closing words and what to write in a follow-up letter. You also get the inside scoop on how to:

• Calm pre-interview jitters
• Research potential employers
• Formulate specific questions
• Avoid common mistakes
• Answer tricky questions about salary and experience
• Keep track of interviews-the ones that went well and those that didn't
• Return to the workplace after serving in the military
• Look for a new job instead of retiring
• Conduct a professional interview over the phone, on the Web, or in a videoconference

Nancy Schuman is a vice president at Lloyd Staffing and the author of several books, including The Everything Resume Book, 3rd Edition, Revising Your Resume, and From College to Career. She is the resident weekly Jobs and Careers columnist for The Long Island Press and she has written articles on careers for consumer publications. She lives in East Northport, NY. ... Read more

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Here is invaluable information about taking charge of the interviewing process - to make sure you're sold on the company, and to assure that the company is sold on you. From the author of 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions and Your First Resume, this book has proven to be a favorite with high school and college students throughout the world.

While its status with students is understandable, Your First Interview is an essential tool for anyone needing the fundamental, step-by-step, "first time" guidance it offers- from mothers reentering the job market to professionals making a job change after many years at the same company.

From advice on making initial contact with a prospective employer to negotiating salary and, hopefully, fielding more than one job offer, author Ron Fry arms readers with the knowledge and confidence to transform the job interview from a sweaty-palm experience into a job-winning joy. ... Read more

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Common Sense
Most of the information offered in this book is common sense.There is nothing in this book you couldn't find on the web by searching for "interviewing tips"

short, but helpful
This is a fairly small, short book, but it's packed with lots of helpful information.It goes through what you should wear on your interview, how to behave with the receptionist or front desk person, what to bring with you, and other details that someone who's never had a job interview might need to know.My favorite part, though, was the list of possible questions the interviewer might ask.After going through most of them, I felt a lot more prepared, and the interviewer actually asked some of the ones I rehearsed.Not having read this book beforehand would have been like not having studied for a test--I might have known some of the answers, but certainly not as many and not as well.So...read this book!

an book leading to success
This book is intended to teach people how to go out in the real world and conduct a good job interview and aim for success in a career of their choice.This book is also geared toward making your interview soundingprofessional and adapting it to the job you have applying to and yourcareer expertise.This book is filled with easy to read and practicaladvise for those who are "first-timers" in the working world.This book ismostly for younger people because it extensively describes all of theprocesses you need to go through when applying for a job including yourpersonal job goals, getting to know the company you will be applying for,how to write follow up letters and most important the book outlines properetiquette, what to wear etc. when you are being interviewed.This bookfocuses on "Your First Interview" This book is a short and simple outlineof how people trying to enter the tough job market for the first time canenhance the interviewing skills to better your chances of job success.Thepurpose of this book is to ease your anxiety not add to the nervousness ofyour first job interview. It is designed to let the readers of this bookknow what to expect when walking into a job interview. "Your FirstInterview" will teach you also how to take charge of the interviewingprocess to make sure you have succeeded in selling yourself to the companyand assure the company will hire you. ... Read more

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3 Days to a Pharmaceutical Sales Job Interview is a MUST HAVE for every serious pharmaceutical sales job seeker. Current and informative, 3 Days is the best selling pharmaceutical sales career guide available today.
The author, a nationally known industry expert, shows readers how to hit the gound running and covers all the bases of the job search in this very competative field.
Lane's book is popular and for good reason: Not only does it hold the readers hand and show him/her exactly what to do to land interviews, it also shows the reader where to look for unadvertised openings and links to a database of all companies that hire pharma reps. (This is all complimentary with the book purchase.)
Highlights from 3 Days:
Answers to frequently asked questions about the pharmaceutical sales job hunt.
Listing of over 175 recruiters who specialize in placing pharmaceutical sales professionals. Including names, phone numbers and addresses.
Pharmaceutical association listing with email addresses and contact information.
Knock their socks off tips on how to get your resume noticed!
Resume Do s and Dont's
16 Sure shot ways to fire up your resume!
Lightening charges pharmaceutical sales specific objectives.
Resume boosting action verbs!
Rule the pile with percentages!
How does your resume stack up? Resume samples (5 total, including one for a recent college graduate and a person transitioning to sales).
Pharmaceutical Sales specific interview question and answers.
How to break the ice and relax during interviews.
What are they looking for? Are you the ideal candidate?
How to Role Play during the Interview.
Crucial closing questions that you should ask.
Preparation for face to face interviews...What to study, what to expect, what to wear.
Keys to good interview answers!
An interview with a human resources specialist.
The brag book, what is it, how to use it and assemble one.
Contract companies...pros and con s and contact information.
Cover letters that outdistance the herd

For those who are serious about the pharmaceutical sales job hunt and are looking forward to interviewing, look for 118 Great Answers to Tough Pharmaceutical Sales Iterview Questions, also by Lisa Lane. ... Read more

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A must read!
If you are looking to get into the buiiness this book is a must read. It provieded me with tons of useful info.

Ok, Could Have Been Better
This book gives some good solid advice re. interview questions and answers, and helped me rev up my resume to 5 star quality. However, a lot of the advice on how to get the interview in "3 days" is either not the big brand new idea this book makes it out to be (ie asking around at the pharmacy, docs offices), or it sounds like a horrible idea. Spend a day in a physician's parking lot stopping pharma reps as they try to enter the building to do their job, and bug them again on their way out? The author assures you most reps are outgoing and friendly people who are alone most of the day so they won't mind talking to you at all. Really? So they won't all try to avoid the wannabe rep hanging around their car in the cold parking lot?

The "free software" the book gives you (List on Disc) of Pharmaceutical/Medical companies and their locations, websites and phone numbers is only somewhat helpful. It was easy to download and nice that it could be organized by location, but about 50% of the websites were incorrect. I'm not sure if that many have gone out of biz since 2008, or if this list just needs to be updated.

I did give it 3 stars bc it answered a lot of my questions (what about contract companies? what about these scam artist sounding pharma sales "certification classes" offered on the internet? what do I put in a brag book?)

If youre going to buy just 1 book-- don't make this the one! But it is a nice resource for a few topics that would make a nice addition to your collection.

3 Days to a Pharmaceutical Sales Job Interview
This book is terrific.I have read two other books on the subject of interviewing for Pharmaceutical Sales.I have been a rep now for 4 years.I read the earlier editions which are similar, but I wanted to see the changes in the newest edition.The book was esential to me breaking into the industry.I had the experience I needed, but the book helped me to put my experience into the correct format for the interview.I had interviewed several times, but was never able to make it to the final round.I read the book before my last interview before getting into the industry.I give the book a lot of credit for helping me mold my interview answers.I have also used and recommended the book to others that I have trained for the interview process.I have interested candidates read the book before we even begin the mock interview process.It is essential and should be read by anyone interested in the industry.I am also using the book to review the interview questions in the book to refresh me for new opportunities when I interview for new jobs.Lisa Lane stays current and gives great pointers for the industry.I'm sure that if you read this book you will have an edge over the competition during the interview process. ... Read more

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MORE answers to MORE questions than any other interviewing guide.

Sell yourself with style and win the interview game!

The most crucial part of your job search is knowing how to respond to the toughest interview questions u because the best candidate doesn't necessarily get the job....the best interviewee does! In Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions, career expert Matthew J. DeLuca reveals the secret agenda behind every kind of question interviewers ask, and prepares you to answer them all. Never again be at loss for words when an interviewer hits you with an icebreaker...thought provoker...curve ball...stress tester...and even an illegal question that shouldnAEt be asked but needs an answer. ... Read more

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Interview help
Part of what will get you the job is the questions that you answer during and interview. How I found this book helpful was reading a couple of the questions just before the interview. It helped me to get into a better mindset during the interview and was very successful in helping me to gain 3 different jobs.

Excellent
I love this book!It offers suggestions that other books don't and it helps you to enhance your interviewing skills with examples of how to answer and why the interviewer is asking the questions as well as how to negotiate your salary which is very helpful.If you are looking for a book to help you with interviews, then get this one.

Great Interview Questions with Answers
This book has a comprehensive list of any question you can think of on any topic. I have gained more confidence interviewing because I know that whomever I interview with from Hiring Managers to HR to Executive Directors to Unit Managers, I am prepared with intelligent answers that do not sound contrived.I am getting me called back for second interviews. So I am making the cut. When hundreds of people apply, and there are only five openings, and you make the final cut, the book has definitely helped.

quite useful book
Quite useful book. Very good answers, even not just variants but the way to construct the ones more matching one's objectives;

very helpful book!
I have not had a chance to read entire book but bought the book because a friend loaned me her copy and I enjoyed it so decided to get my own copy for reference. ... Read more

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This unique book examines the agenda of top interviewers, specifies key skills and personal/professional characteristics, explores tough interview situations, and outlines important steps to prepare for a successful interview and offer. Filled with rich interview advice for executive search candidates. ... Read more

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General management book only
I have read many interview books lately and this one was disappointment in a sense that it only applies towards senior management jobs.For some reason, author of this book assumes that only senior managers make $100K/year.Anyone else who is in a professional field (medical, law, technical) is excluded from this book because book only applies to managerial types and by that I mean general management professionals only. Skip this read, there are better interview books out there.

Put yourself in the interviewer's shoes
This book ties in nicely with Enelow's other $100,000+ books on resumes and cover letters. Most useful are her case studies and sample answers to the tougher questions (read: deal-breakers). She also has some wonderful sample follow-up letter samples. Overall, I think she's an excellent writer and personal brander and my job hunt has been more successful with the use of her books. ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered why you didn't get a job offer after an important interview?

People interviewing for jobs today often fail because they are using yesterday's strategies. They haven’t realized that the best employers have changed the way interviews are done, and it now takes a different strategy to succeed. Competency-Based Interviews shows today's candidates a new, more targeted way to prepare for the tough interviews based on the competencies that the most sophisticated employers are looking for.

Competency-Based Interviews offers you a new and more effective way to handle the tough new interviews so that you will emphasize the knowledge, skills and abilities that you have and that employers need. Most sophisticated U.S. and international employers are using competency-based systems to recruit, interview and select employees. Corporations such as American Express, Anheuser Busch, BP, Coca-Cola, Energizer, Federal Express, IBM, and Pfizer are all looking for specific competencies.

Preparing for a competency-based interview will give you the strategy you need to:

• Be selected for the most competitive positions.
• Win the best job at a new organization.
• Get a great first job or internship.
• Be chosen for that critical promotion in your current organization.
• Take control of your career path.
• Increase your salary.
• Get more interesting assignments and more interesting work

Most interviewees don't know how to be successful when they are being interviewed by an organization looking for key competencies. Few candidates answer questions so they demonstrate their own critical competencies. Competency-Based Interviews will teach you what you need to master this tough new interview style and give the interviewers the answers that will win you the job. ... Read more

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Compentency Based Interviews
Great book!As an HR Professional, this is a must read for anyone going on an interview.

Jim R.

Pretty concise and examples help your tailor your own presentation
I like it get to the point quickly and didn't much introductions (e.g. entry level stuffs for beginners)I used it to write down the important points to present myself during interview.I also used it together with "Acing the Interview: How to Ask and Answer the Questions That Will Get You the Job"

Using these 2 books, I organized good notes for the interviews, presented myself clearly and got a job.I originally though these kind of books are for people with no experiences, I was wrong.They are actually helpful, you will find a lot of things you haven't paid attention before and the concepts they have are pretty updated.

and for the peon?
I just don't think that the people who do the interviewing and certainly not this gentleman understand that when you are a secretary or a receptionist, that you do not have this long list of accomplishments. My biggest accomplishment is answering a 36 line phone.
When you have a deadline and you have to wait for the copy repairman to show up so you can finish the presentation? What can you do about it? You sit and wait because your boss won't let you go to Kinkos.
Or when you tell them that lunch didn't arrive for the members of the Board and you had to find transportation to the restaraunt and lunch reservations at the last minute, no one seems to think that is as great as winning the Nobel Peace Prize or creating a vacine for Polio.
Competency based interviews are for the birds.

Excellent book
This book is so easy to read and apply. The strategies and guidance helped me to get my first job out of college. I'm about to go on another job search and plan on reading the book all over again. This book is definitely required reading for any serious job-seeker.

To the author, Robin Kessler: Thank you for writing this book! It's a keeper for a life-time.

Great way to prepare for upcoming interview
I live in Houston and initially talked to the author, Robin Kessler, about doing some practice interviews before an important interview. Because I was temping at the time and couldn't afford it, she suggested I read this book to prepare myself.I wasn't too excited about reading a book, but was very glad that I did.I have never studied so hard for an interview before and didn't really understand the need to prepare myself in such a thorough way.However, it was well worth it-this book was a quick read-broken down into bite size pieces and really helped me come up with a way to take my experience, write it down in an outline, and be able to speak it clearly in an interview setting.I also liked the fact that she suggested looking at the job description to pull key/buzz words out and turn those into competencies to be focused on.I took those competencies and found 2 or 3 examples from my experience and had those examples in mind while in the interview.It worked and I felt prepared.Definitely worth the read and price for any interview setting.Thanks, Robin! ... Read more

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"Recently, I had the most important job interview in my 20-year career, and for some last minute advice on 'winning over the competition' I phoned a dear friend and her husband, an executive with a Fortune 500 company.Instead of providing advice on how to answer interview questions, they provided me with some great questions to ask the hiring manager. The questions came from Mr. Burnett's "The Peak Interview". I quickly acquired a copy of his book and devoured it in just a couple of hours. I applied the book's techniques and as a result, the interview was the best interview of my life.They called with the job offer last night!"Lisa Wadlington, Memphis TN, 10 Aug 2010New insights into the job interview process can give you an edge to win the interview and get the job. By the time you get to the job interview, the company has determined you are qualified for the job. But so are all the other interviewees. Your experience, skills, competencies, and abilities will not differentiate you. Your competition is just as qualified as you are. You need an edge. Great jazz soloists know that when they are playing a solo, they have to hit one or two peaks in the body of the solo and end with a flourish.That's because people evaluate an experience based on its peaks (good or bad) and how the experience ended.The rest of the experience is remembered, but the evaluation of the experience is based on its peaks, and how it ends. This is called the 'Peak/End rule'. Psychologist Daniel Kahneman is credited with describing this rule. His insight had such a big impact on the study of Economics that he won the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics, despite being a psychologist who never took any economics courses. The Peak Interview shows you how to leverage this insight as you prepare for, and produce an outstanding interview. This insight can boost your chances of winning the interview and getting the job. ... Read more

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Distinguish yourself from other job candidates
Recently, I had the most important job interview in my 20-year career, and phoned a dear friend and her husband, a VP with a Fortune 500 company, for some last minute advice on "winning over the competition." They began by providing some great questions to use on those interviewing me, and told me how those questions would give me insight into the team environment and what my future manager was really like. The questions came from Mr. Burnett's "The Peak Interview". I quickly acquired a copy of his book and devoured it in just a couple of hours.

The dynamics of the job interview will never be the same for me again. I paid more attention to what the interviewer was saying and engaged him fully in the interview process. By asking a few key questions, I set two "peaks" that will make certain the panel remembers me in association with moments from their own careers they are most proud of achieving. Mr. Burnett's book is written in a easy to understand format that is applicable for any job level. At the level I was interviewing, these are skills candidates most likely have. I did not, but do now! The information would also be very helpful for students going for college interviews or first job interviews - the message in the book is that easy to understand. Mr. Burnett lays the foundation and provides real world examples in order for the reader to personalize the information for use.

Times are tough now and unemployment is high. We all need to be in peak shape to present ourselves and our message clearly when interviewing for jobs that have several hundred qualified applicants. Read this book and be conditioned to give the best job interview of your life!

Valuable Read
I certainly recommend The Peak Interview to those in transition who want to excel in the interview process. Some of the author's approaches and techniques can help "set you apart" from the other candidates during critical parts of the job evaluation process. The Peak Interview encourages you to think about the interview process differently and take a more active and effective role. Some of the techniques Mr. Burnett mentions in the book could be used in other facets of one's life too.

It's interesting that many job coaches emphasize the importance of selling yourself during the transition process but the author, Mr. Burnett, takes another perspective. Yes, to a certain point you are selling yourself but what about once you get to the interview phase. Mr. Burnett makes the case that all candidates are equally qualified so you must be memorable and somehow differentiate yourself. You need a competitive advantage. Peak Interview certainly illustrates ways you can differentiate yourself.

One part of the book that really resonates with me revolves around connecting with people while you're engaged in social networking. Having a genuine interest in the person you're speaking with can help bridge the gap and connect with people. Of course, be warm and smile and eye contact is very important. Don't just hear but listen too. Yes it's hard work to be engaged and listen but these techniques can be used in your professional or personal life and helps you become better with social networking. The author goes on to talk about ways you can get the other person to talk about themselves, their first job, or a significant accomplishment.

A Must Read for any Professional in Transition
Bill Burnett has hit the nail on the head in this book.After reading this book, for the first time in my life I understand what happened during all those interviews I had during my career that left me scratching my head.Burnett outlines a step-by-step interviewing approach that will greatly increase the odds of getting the job.He turns conventional wisdom on its head and shows you how to distinquish yourself in the eyes of the interviewer and stand out from all of the "usual suspects" with whom you're competing.The fact that his approach is based on the research of a Nobel Prize winner, but is presented in a clear and understandable way, makes this book one of the best business books I have ever read.

The Peak Interview...Helping you reach the summit & beyond
Bill Burnett's "The Peak Interview" is a terrific resource for folks facing the task of finding a job.In it, Bill gives succinct tips for building rapport & leaving interviewers with a strong impression of who you are and what you can do for the firm should you get hired.The book is chalk full of practical tips, from cover letters, to follow up practices, as well as questions one ought ask throughout the interview process.Bill emphasizes three critical factors that I, as an executive coach, encourage with all my clients:Be Yourself, Tell Stories & Practice."The Peak Interview" is a book you'll be able to pick up time and time again and pass on to others for nuggets of wisdom and renewed insight into a process that can be both daunting and uncomfortable.Ultimately, Bill reminds us that relationships are the key to success, and if you take the time to hone the skill of listening to others, and to your own instincts, with patience and practice, you'll find a job that you'll flourish in.

A welcome shift in perspective
Bill Burnett moves away from commodified notions of "selling oneself" in the interview process and replaces them with an empowering subjective exchange; creating "peak experiences" for one's interviewer.In this view, one is not so much selling oneself as aiding the hiring manager and prospective company solve a problem, and, in the process, making the world a better place.This is not merely excitement, buzzwords, or warm fuzzy conjecture, as Mr. Burnett demonstrates with evidence from psychology, economics, and personal experience.Mr. Burnett rounds the book out with examples, skillsheets, and plenty of useful tips and tricks.Whilethese will no doubt improve the odds for jobseekers, one gets the feeling that, by reframing interviewing as joint problem solving and peak experience creation, job-hunters, having created a positive experience for someone (the interviewer), even when not successful otherwise, will be neither disappointed nor discouraged.A welcome change from the chorus of solely self-focused, yet strangely objectifying interview books on the market.
(We'll leave the Critical Theory for some other review. Apologies for so many commas in that last sentence.) ... Read more

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Interview Magic 2nd Edition is a companion to the very successful Resume Magic and Cover Letter Magic.More than an interview how-to, this "career dictionary" holds A-to-Z secrets from America's most trusted career coach. Future-proof your career as you learn to provide value to employers, create a memorable career brand, quadruple your interview opportunities, tap into the most overlooked interview "must," demonstrate your ability to do the job, and bottom-line the return-on-investment employers will receive for hiring you. In addition, identify your Achilles Heel and maintain a mindset that will increase your confidence and success. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Used several times
I've checked out this book from the library a number of times for job and grad school interviews (although it doesn't focus on school interviews). I found it to be a helpful guide to really look at what my goals and skills are and to be able to articulate them in an interview. I finally broke down and bought a copy. Anything referenced so often is sure to be a useful addition to my collection.

Good information.
This book has helped me to do much better on interviews, helping me to get the job that I am working at now.

Great Book
This book is awesome. I started a career services business and it's a great resource.

A MUST READ! Have read them all!
I have purchased so many resume books in the last two years that I feel after getting this book it truly has the best information you need to make an impressive resume. It is like a workbook, but that's what I find nice b/c you can keep open and read the pages while you work on your resume. It has awesome resume samples as well as great tips for overal writing great copy. I put tabs on certain sections to locate easily. This is one of those that you will keep.
This book has way to much to even list!
Buy it today you will love it! It's seems like a book you would get if you were taking a resume/writing class. That much great info!!!

Powerful piece of work
The author prepares you fully for the job interview.The book makes you think and organize your approach, leaving nothing to chance.I know a number of people who have used the book with great success. ... Read more

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Job Hunting Tips

Are you a fresh graduate and planning to look for a job? Did you just recently quit your job and are looking for greener pastures? Are you unemployed and have little experience regarding ways to secure a job? Whatever your situation may be, it would be to your advantage to study the following tips:

Check your resume for mistakes

Before submitting your resume to a prospective employer, check your it for corrections at least three times before handing it over. After researching about the job position, it is critical that you format your resume to match the needs of the company. For example, if you are applying for an accounting job, you should put in detail your accounting experience on your resume. Typographical and grammatical errors are serious no-no's. It is also ideal to keep the length of the resume' to at least a page and a half long.

Taking the interview challenge

A survey conducted by a staffing and consulting firm based in California which corresponded with 1,400 chief financial officers concluded that candidates for employment made most of their mistakes on their interviews. Some of the mistakes they made include:

* Arriving late

* Having little knowledge about the company

* Having little knowledge about the position applied for

* Having a superiority complex

* Behaving arrogantly

The body language of the applicant must also denote that he is confident yet not overpowering. He must maintain eye contact, have a strong handshake, and avoid looking defensive by the act of crossing the arms. Wearing the right clothes is crucial for projecting a confident stance. As they say, it is better to go to an interview over-dressed than being under-dressed. ... Read more