The interview book [electronic book] : your definitive guide to the perfect interview technique / James Innes.
By: Innes, James [author]
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BookPublisher: Harlow, England : Pearson Education, [2012]Copyright date: ©2012Edition: Second edition.Description: online resource (xiv, 267 pages) : illustrations.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780273776628 (paperback); 9780273776635 (e-book).Subject(s): Employment interviewingDDC classification: 650.144 Online resources: E-book Summary: The UK's bestselling guide to successful interviews is back, with a new edition updated with expanded content on planning for interviews and tailoring your interview to a specific role. This is the definitive, bestselling guide to planning, preparing and performing in interviews to maximise your chances of landing the job you want. The guidance in this book has been tried, tested and honed to perfection. The unique content includes a chapter on avoiding the most common interview mistakes, and important information on how to handle and benefit from the post-interview period. Written by the CEO of the UK's leading CV consultancy service, James Innes, the book is supported by exclusive online tools and bonus content including sample interview questions, templates and best-practice scenarios.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| e-BOOK | MTU Bishopstown Library eBook | 650.144 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
'The Interview Book' is based on years of coaching candidates to excel in interviews. It reveals the secrets behind interview success. It provides lots of practice questions and answers and tells you the 15 most common interview mistakes and how to avoid them.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-261) and index.
The UK's bestselling guide to successful interviews is back, with a new edition updated with expanded content on planning for interviews and tailoring your interview to a specific role. This is the definitive, bestselling guide to planning, preparing and performing in interviews to maximise your chances of landing the job you want. The guidance in this book has been tried, tested and honed to perfection. The unique content includes a chapter on avoiding the most common interview mistakes, and important information on how to handle and benefit from the post-interview period. Written by the CEO of the UK's leading CV consultancy service, James Innes, the book is supported by exclusive online tools and bonus content including sample interview questions, templates and best-practice scenarios.
CIT Module ARCH 8017 - Core reading.
Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- About the author (p. ix)
- Acknowledgements (p. x)
- How to use this book (p. xi)
- Part 1 Plannning, preparation and organisation: a winning strategy (p. 2)
- 1 Why are interviews so important? (p. 5)
- 2 Researching the job (p. 9)
- 3 Researching the organisation (p. 13)
- 4 Travel arrangements and safety considerations (p. 17)
- 5 Mental preparation (p. 21)
- 6 Presentation (p. 25)
- 7 Body language (p. 31)
- 8 The Big Day (p. 35)
- 9 First impressions count (p. 41)
- Part 2 Interview scenarios: expect the unexpected (p. 46)
- 10 Basic principles (p. 49)
- 11 Classic one-on-one interviews (p. 53)
- 12 Panel interviews (p. 57)
- 13 Competency-based interviews (p. 61)
- 14 Psychometric and aptitude tests (p. 65)
- 15 Presentations (p. 77)
- 16 Group interviews (p. 81)
- 17 Assessment centres (p. 85)
- 18 Distance interviews (p. 89)
- Part 3 Interview questions - and their answers! (p. 94)
- 19 Basic principles (p. 97)
- 20 The ten questions you're most likely to be asked (p. 107)
- 21 Forty classic questions you must be prepared for (p. 125)
- 22 Twenty tough questions - can you take the heat? (p. 181)
- 23 Illegal questions - and how to dodge them (p. 207)
- 24 Special cases: from school leavers to retirees (p. 217)
- 25 Yet more questions (p. 223)
- 26 Ending the interview: your own questions (p. 229)
- Part 4 The 15 most common interview mistakes (p. 234)
- 27 How to avoid them! (p. 237)
- Part 5 After the interview: closing the deal (p. 246)
- 28 Following up (p. 249)
- 29 Negotiating the offer (p. 253)
- 30 References (p. 261)
- 31 Resigning (p. 265)
- 32 Handling rejection (p. 269)
- 33 Your new job (p. 273)
- Part 6 My five top tips for interview success (p. 280)
- 34 How to guarantee interview success! (p. 283)
- Further reading and resources (p. 287)
- Index of questions (p. 289)
- Index (p. 293)
Author notes provided by Syndetics
James Innes is the Founder and Chief Executive of The CV Centre - the UK's leading CV consultancy. Following more than a decade of experience heading up The CV Centre, James is now widely considered to be one of the UK's leading careers experts. He regularly participates at recruitment fairs and conferences as a sought-after guest speaker, as well as being interviewed on TV and radio. The CV Book sits alongside James's other careers publishing which include the bestselling The Interview Book and The Interview Question and Answer Book both published by Pearson.