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.
| ISBN | 0273762559 | | Pages | 216 | | ISBN13 | 9780273762553
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 346 | | Publisher | Pearson Education Limited | | Published in | Harlow | | Imprint | Prentice Hall Business | | Height (mm) | 216 | | Format | Paperback | | Width (mm) | 138 | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2011 | | Spine width (mm) | 14 | | DEWEY | 650.144 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY edition | DC23 | |
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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
"John Lees is a purveyor of sound, no nonsense career advice which delivers results - whatever your age or status." - Carol Lewis, Business Features Editor, The Times "John Lees' approach works, because he gives readers simple, practical steps to help flip their mindsets into the more daring, exploratory and confident mode needed for career transition success" - Stuart Lindenfield , Head of Transitions Practice, Reed Consulting "John makes you think differently about your career and how you manage it. He provides really useful and practical tools in a fun and engaging way." - Gordon McFarland, Head of HR, British Gas Commercial People Team "For years, John Lees has been the smartest voice in career coaching. His insight and advice are a must-read for anyone entering today's competitive job market." - Rebecca Alexander, Dossier Editor, Psychologies Magazine
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