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Interviews don't just count—they count the most. Regardless of how well you write resumes and letters, conduct research, and network for job leads, you simply must do well in the face-to-face job interview if you are to get the job offer.But conducting an effective interview is easier said than done. Your initial surge of joy in getting the interview may quickly turn into a case of sweaty palms, dry mouth, churning stomach, and wobbly knees.

No more, say Drs. Caryl and Ron Krannich, two of America's leading experts. Using an employer-centered approach, you want to nail the job interview by being prepared to respond well to critical interview questions. You do this by anticipating questions, considering thoughtful and compelling answers, focusing on your accomplishments, asking intelligent questions, and handling the interview situation with ease and confidence. If you know how to communicate well with employers, both verbally and nonverbally, you should be able to conduct a dynamite job interview that results in a job offer. ... Read more

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A 2 CD, 2.5 hour compilation of tips, advice, and solutions
Ably narrated by stage and film performer Richard Rohan, Nail The Job Interview!: 101 Dynamite Answers To Interview Questions distills into a 2 CD, 2.5 hour compilation of tips, advice, and solutions by Caryl and Ron Krannich to every aspect of the job interview process from preparation to follow-up. Listeners will learn how to avoid making seventeen common interview errors, apply thirty-two key principles to any job interview, develop persuasive responses to 101 specific questions, communicate positive nonverbal messages, handle behavioral questions with confidence, and, in turn, ask key questions about the job and the prospective employer. If you are entering (or re-entering!) today's competitive job market, then give a very careful listen to Caryl & Ron Krannich's Nail The Job Interview!

Good answers to tuff questions...
This book does a great job of helping you answer the most difficult interview questions. As a training manager, who trains managers and executives on how to interview, I feel I am qualified to say this book works.

This book is a wonderful resource once you get the interview. This leaves us with the question, "How do you get an interview?" Simple, know the type of job you want and pursue it, if you do not know what type of job you want you may want to read the classic, "How to find your dream job and make it a reality." By Jason McClure.

Read this book, and practice for your job interviews and you will be successful in your job hunt. ... Read more

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Get More Money on Your Next Job: 25 Proven Strategies for Getting More Money, Better Benefits & Greater Job Security, by employment attorney and human resource executive Lee Miller, is a compilation of tactics that anyone can use to negotiate optimum deals when changing jobs. Outlining overall principles along with specific techniques, the book details how employment candidates can boost their cause by properly responding to questions--and in turn asking the right ones--during the interview process.Get More Money on Your Next Job also offers advice especially for women and the unemployed, and information on using headhunters and other professionals in a job search. ... Read more

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Good common sense negotiation tactics but...
I bought this book hoping that it would give me some indication of what kinds of things I could ask for when negotiating a new job. I am not at the level of an executive that could be offered stock options and signing bonuses. But I do want to look out for myself. This book provided information that I found to be basic common sense for negotiation that was good, but it did not answer questions I have about what kinds of different "benefits" I could ask for, such as, car phone, portable laptop, telecommuting, etc. Also, what does a written offer look like? Samples would have been great.

An excellent book for those seeking their next position
You may not be able to use all of the advice, but I doubt that anyone can read this book and not find something that they hadn't considered before. A $10 investment that could reap $1000s in increased salary - great preparation for your next salary negotiation.

Its worth the money
I bought this book recently when I was changing my job. I was desperate to take the new job and would have taken the job even without negotiation.This book provided me the strategies to increase my salary by almost 10%. The book has several good examples ( that fit very well atleast to my situation ).

A must read even if you are not changing jobs.

Excellent book on negotiating
Excellent book - The author's approach is very logical and he clearly has the experience to validate his comments. He uses sound principles, excellent examples and memorable quotes. I would definately recommend this book - an excellent book which is hard to put down.

This is a great read!
I actually took Prof. Miller for a course in negotiating and he was excellent. If you're not lucky enough to get to see him in person, read this book. He was on the management side and knows what they're thinking. If you incorporate some of these techniques in negotiating your next salary you will come out ahead. Also, most of these techniques can be applied to any negotiation. Read it, you will not be disappointed. ... Read more

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"This valuable guide made an immediately favorable impression on me--I recommend it." --Letitia Baldridge

Business communications expert Mary Mitchell gives business people and job seekers everything they need to make the right first impression, whether in person--at job interviews, sales calls, or social gatherings--or via letter, fax, or e-mail. Based on Mitchell's popular corporate seminars which have been attended by employees of Arthur Young, Ritz Carlton Hotels, Merck, and other top firms, The First Five Minutes.

Gives practical tips on cultural customs, body language, and cross-dressing customs.
* Uses realistic scenarios and sample dialogues to show readers what to do and what not to do in every type of first-meeting business situation.
* Explains and simplifies the new and changing rules of conduct in today's global business environment.

MARY MITCHELL (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is President of Uncommon Courtesies, a firm specializing in teaching business people better communication and relationships through improved social skills. She writes a syndicated column called "Ms. Demeanor" for King features, is the Prodigy online modern manners expert, and is the author of The Idiot's Guide to Etiquette. JOHN CORR (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a writer with the Philadelphia Inquirer. ... Read more

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Stating the Obvious
As a job coach, I read many of these business self-help books.It seems we're in this period of endless repackaging of the same material.The information in this book can be found in many others...no doubt one thatthe average businessperson would already have in their library. Might makea useful graduation gift for someone you know.

Nothing New Here
It's not a bad book.Well written and easy to read.But it's all been said before in other books and other places.You'd be better off spending yor money elsewhere.

Going on a job interview? Read this book first!
Take it from a Wharton grad and fourth generation Wall Streeter - the First Five Minutes is a must-read. Invaluable for both the recent graduate and the "old pro".

A Great Book!
I found this book to be very useful as a college student who will be looking for a job in the business world in the next few years.I found that the author presents the information in a very easy-to-read format,enabling the book to serve as a quick reference guide to various business(and social) settings as needed.I plan to keep the book on the bookshelfin my college dorm room, and I recommend that all do the same! The book isa solid 5-stars and I hope the author chooses to write another book in thenear future!

Less then 1 star
This book was a waste of time & money with nothing new or even interesting. It contains information that JHS student would know ... Read more

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Good enough to be used as a textbook
I am a college professor who teaches a career course and found this book to be good enough to use in the classroom.It covers all aspects of the job search and does a great job asking insightful questions of the reader.There are many pages of fill-in-the-blank questions where the reader can prioritize,set goals,and conjure up strengths.It is a very practical guide in helping someone search for a job,whatever stage of their career they may be in.

An excellent resource for anyone entering the job market!
This book gave me everything I needed to prepare a solid resume.Even when I was unsure about which words to use, "The Job Searcher's Handbook" had an entire list of words that got the attention of my new employer. I have loaned this gem of a book to at least 6 other peopleand all of them have raved about it. If anyone is looking for thecomprehensive, easy to read guide to getting a job, changing careers,writing resumes, etc. "The Job Searcher's Handbook" is certainlyit.Carolyn Robbins has a winner!

An excellent resource for anyone entering the job market!
This book gave me everything I needed to prepare a solid resume.Even when I was unsure about which words to use, "The Job Searcher's Handbook" had an entire list of words that got the attention of my new employer. I have loaned this gem of a book to at least 6 other peopleand all of them have raved about it. If anyone is looking for thecomprehensive, easy to read guide to getting a job, changing careers,writing resumes, etc. "The Job Searcher's Handbook" is certainlyit.Carolyn Robbins has a winner! ... Read more

Book Description

The Job-Search Resource for Teachers Considering a New Career
Teachers, are you ready for a career change? Today, turnover rates within the education industry are skyrocketing. Teachers as a group have extraordinary skills that are highly valued in the marketplace. But where does that leave you? Exactly where do you begin the whole vocation-switching process? In 101 Career Alternatives for Teachers, you'll discover:
·How to assess your career goals
·The best fields for your particular teaching skills and expertise
·Practical and effective ways to launch your job search
·The most attractive and lucrative career alternatives
·And much more!
Unlike most career guides, this one-of-a-kind resource is geared specifically to you, the teacher. You'll find more than 100 exciting job alternatives ranging from adventure travel specialist to wedding consultant. Whether you're retiring from teaching or simply leaving the profession, experienced educator Margaret Gisler will provide you with everything you need to successfully make the transition from teaching to your new vocation. ... Read more

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Resumes for Banking and Financial Careers offers the tools to craft a strong resume that stands out and will lead to interviews and job offers. Up-to-date, professional resume-writing advice details the essential components of successful resumes and cover letters for careers in banking and finance. Includes a variety of resume formats, tips on highlighting strengths and using active vocabulary, and helpful work sheets for gathering personal information.

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Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers

Now that 70 percent of job searches are conducted online, and resumes are processed by computers programmed to scan for keywords, knowing the right keywords­­or buzzwords associated with a profession, industry, or job function­­and how to use them effectively has never been a more critical job-search skill.

The most comprehensive reference of its kind, this powerful resume-writing resource gives readers instant access to 2,500 indispensable keywords germane to 300 careers in nine employment categories­­from business, the law, and health care, to the arts, education and media­­and shows how to use them effectively.

In 2,500 Keywords to Get You Hired, readers will find:

• Keywords for hundreds of individual careers
• A complete listing of critical keywords for each career
• Boxed examples demonstrating how keywords can be deployed strategically in a resume
• Sample resumes incorporating keywords

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"Robin Ryan is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on what it

takes to get a job in today’s market."
—Tampa Tribune

MAKE YOUR RESUME STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD

With the expert advice of Robin Ryan, one of America’s top career coaches, thousands of job hunters have beaten the competition and landed their ideal jobs. Her innovative and simple step-by-step plan incorporates the results of an extensive, nationwide survey of hiring managers and human resources personnel to offer proven, world-class job hunting techniques and strategies.

You’ll create powerful, attention-grabbing resumes, avoid costly mistakes, and learn to sell yourself and your skills to the employers you want to work for. With Ryan’s proven and highly effective Goldmining Technique™, you’ll have employers hunting you. This newly updated Second Edition features even more Winning Resumes, examples of what not to do, and new chapters on using the Internet, marketing yourself, and much more:

• Fatal mistakes to avoid as viewed by human resources professionals who’ve seen it all
• World-class resumes that landed interviews–and jobs
• A new section for top executives in the $100K+ range
• Special sections and sample resumes for new college graduates, career changers, members of the military, and those seeking promotions
• Tips on using electronic media to get your resume in the right hands at the right time

"There’s a reason why Robin Ryan is America’s #1 career coach. She knows exactly what it takes to get hired. Follow her formula to create a resume that will definitely land you the job."
–Mark Tranter, founder, America4Hire

"The best test was when I tried Robin Ryan’s techniques myself and landed a terrific job, which makes it easy to enthusiastically recommend this book for anyone wanting to write a top-notch resume."
–Sandy Dehan, HR Manager, Fortune 500 company

"No one responded to my resume until I used Robin Ryan’s technique and then ten employers called from the first dozen I sent out. Her coaching helped me land a terrific new job in no time."
–Bob Cowan, client ... Read more

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The book a Technical Recruiter uses to write his own resume
I use this book when updating my own resume and when revising the resumes of others. I looked through a bunch of similar books and selected this one.

I'm ordering more copies. I gave my last one to my wife for an assistant who'd been helpful to her but was being laid off. Using this book, the woman revised her resume and got a new job at the same company making $10k/yr more - probably a 25-30% increase.

As a recruiter, I read thousands of resumes - most of them mediocre. That doesn't mean I'm good at writing my own resume. I use the book's check lists to make sure I'm not missing anything.

I regard a resume as the best piece of work an individual will ever do. It's amazing what you can tell about an individual by 'reading between the lines' of his (or her) resume. What would you do with a Quality Engineer's resume that contains errors? [Toss]! Get this book and use it . . . please.

Great resume basics
If you don't know where to start with your resume, this book is one of the resources you should consider before putting pen to paper. It covers all the areas of resume writing, with plenty of do's and don'ts. Resumes are important and set the tone of your job search. Robin Ryan shows how to make the most of your efforts. The 53 common mistakes were helpful and amusing. I enjoyed the book.

Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D., author of "The Accelerated Job Search" and "How to Spot a Phony Resume" docwifford@msn.com

THE ONLY WAY TO WRITE A RESUME...
I found it so difficult to write my resume. Talk about intimidated! This book took me by the hand and spoon feed me into writing the best resume I ever thought I could write. The requests for interviews are rolling in. Now my friends are asking me to write their resumes too! I've taken to doing resumes on my computer to earn extra money. Thanks Robin! ... Read more

Book Description

Professional golfers have the opportunity to play a game they love and to earn big money doing it. Hundreds of players win more than $100,000 every playing season, and opportunities to compete are incredible for male and female golfers of all ages.

In this FabJob® book the reader will discover why it is never too soon – or too late – to get started, how to develop the physical and mental traits of successful pro golfers, the lifestyle of a pro golfer, the best golf schools and top instructors, how to learn the rules of golf, how to find the best golf clubs, and more.

Detailed information is provided about playing on the Major Tours including the PGA, Champions, Nationwide, and LPGA, including how to enter the tours, the many different ways to qualify, the best ways for beginners to break in, and what the reader needs to know about National Qualifying Tournaments.

The reader will also learn how to get an agent and find sponsors. Also included are additional opportunities to make money playing golf through mini tours or developmental tours, international tours, and other careers in the golf industry.

This unique book includes insider tips from players, instructors, tournament officials, and equipment designers. The guide is fact-filled, and rich with stories and perspectives you can only get if you are allowed within the inner circles of the game.

The book includes a bonus CD-ROM. ... Read more

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wealth of info
I am a player, not exactly a booknut, but I really liked this book. Lots of good info., some really interesting "insider" kind of stories. I think a lot of golfers would find this to be a good read and golf coaches ought to put this book in the hands of all their young players. Real practical stuff.

Caddy no more!
This book is incredible! It is an amazing strategy for success and has really improved the way I look at the game as a whole. You can spend your whole life hanging around clubhouses and never gather this kind of valuable information. I highly recommend it to anyone who is even considering a career in professional golf. ... Read more

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A book for high school kids
I bought this book hoping for a serious advice for a professional portfolio creating, but found a bunch of recommendations good for high school-freshmen on how to best present their non-professional expereinces... How a real professional's portfolio looks like - is still a question for me... It seems like a portflio created following these guidelines would make a seasoned professional, an employer, smile at "the kid's nice attempt".

Top-Notch
Finally, a book that is perfect for both professionals and students! (See also the trade version) Williams and Hall take readers through the step-by-step creative process. Complete with materials and equipment lists, this book also provides templates on disk to help those who are less experienced with technology. This books makes a wonderful instrument as a college text.

Professionals and students alike will find that they are better prepared for that all-important interview just by going through the creative process. The authors take the reader through the process of developing a portfolio by leading the creator to think critically about their own philosophies, goals, and ideas. This mental exercise alone makes one better prepared to answer those "difficult" interview questions.

A must have for serious professionals! ... Read more

Book Description

How to Get from Cubicle to Corner Office distills the lessons from a lifetime of executive experience into 29 clear keys on everything from how to win-and lose-gracefully, to how to recognize the important lessons that come your way, to how to choose the right role models. ... Read more

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Excellent Book- my secret little bible for job success
This book is the accumulation of common sense from a very accomplished businessman, Joel Weiss.

Essentially, this book is all the important advice they don't teach you in school.I graduated from Yale in 2003 --it was a great school, but they didn't teach me a jot about how to succeed in business.This book has become my little bible for doing the right thing on the job.Some advice is common sense, like 'show up on time.'But other things I never would have known, like 'ask to read their business plan.'(You should have seen my boss's eyes light up when I asked to read the plan...)

My favorite thing about this book is the format.Each chapter is only 5-6 pages long, and covers a specific piece of advice.Joel backs up every piece of advice with a story or two from his own experience, which really gives the book a human element. Each chapter ends with a few famous quotes to back up the main theme.This is a book to read, and re-read for advice. It sits by my bed, and I'll read a chapter or two to psych me up every once in a while.

This isn't some new 'job philosophy'--it is about 30 specific suggestions for doing well, getting promotions, and even creating new job positions within a company.It matters less and less where you went to school--people only really care about job performance.

I have to say that this would make the perfect graduation gift to anyone planning to get a job.

Great
Finally a book that explains how to make your way up the corporate ladder.Finally after 12 years in the "real world" after receiving my MBA a clear concise book that explains the do's and don'ts of corporate America.The anecdotes add a touch of humor and help in remembering the lessons.Socrates and Aristotle would be proud.Great Book I would recommend it to all. ... Read more

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The nation's #1 online resume service offers its exclusive advice on how to craft a winning resume

The Resume.com Guide to Writing Unbeatable Resumes draws upon the author's considerable expertise, as well as the vast Resume.com database, to arm job seekers with:

• Sample resumes for every profession and job category, at every level, from entrylevel to executive
• A comprehensive database of keywords, arranged by industry
• Electronic job-hunting advice and strategies, with tips on how to make any resume stand out online
• A detailed Before & After resume trouble-shooting worksheet

Job seekers will also find an exciting added value with this essential text. With the purchase of this book, they'll be able to receive a free resume consultation with one of Resume.com's career consultants!

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Excellent source for advice on constructing a resume
I had received this book thinking that it would be "just" another new book on writing a resume. I found it to be very helpful and it provided me with detailed instructions on how to construct and create a resume that is much better than I would have been able to create on my own. Thank you.

Excellent source for advice on constructing a resume
I had received this book thinking that it would be "just" another new book on writing a resume. I found it to be very helpful and it provided me with detailed instructions on how to construct and create a resume that is much better than I would have been able to create on my own. Thank you. ... Read more

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Simply the Best Job Hunting Book
This classic how-to-book beats all of the other "find a job" books, hands down.

What makes this book so much better than others?The authors provide a very effective, logical and detailed guide to the job hunting process.If you follow this guide, you will get the job you want, simple as that.

"The Only Job Hunting Guide You'll Ever Need" masterfully covers resumes and their use as a selling tool, how to network, and the basics in contacting employers.The seven different methods for landing an interview will really help the job hunter to land that interview.Finally, the art of the interview reveals its mysteries.This chapter gives a step by step guide to answering the most common questions, and also shows how the job hunter needs to ask good questions, too.The interviewer may be as inexperienced and as nervous as you are with the interview process!

Be forewarned.This book is not a comprehensive guide for choosing a career, although it gives a good but brief synopsis for the indecisive.Probably the best advice they give along these lines is to take action.Then they show the job hunter just how to go land that job.

The book does not cover the recent revolution in Internet based job hunting.The publisher should put out another edition, advising which job site is best, and whether e-mail can substitute for snail mail for the job-hunter.The reader must be on their own for these issues, but the time tested rules of the pre-digital age still apply to the job hunt.

Great examples and in general, but lacks for specific needs.
I believe for general job seekers (i.e., people who already have jobs or have had experience) this book is very valuable and very comprehensive.However, as a college student ready to graduate, I would have liked to seemore examples of recent grads of postgraduate, postsecondary, and evensecondary institutions. ... Read more

Book Description

Great Jobs for English Majors is a big help to college graduates entering the working world. You will discover common career paths of graduates in your field, get help assessing your individual talents and skills, and learn what steps need to be taken to land a job. Every aspect of identifying and getting started in a career is covered, from exploring options and conducting an effective job search to making a smooth transition from college to career.

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This Book is Major for English Majors!
"Great Jobs for English Majors" answers many of the questions a person seeking guidance in job-seeking may have. It covers many different occupations which would be of interest to "English Majors." The book includes jobs in the all forms of journalism, teaching, and government jobs. it also tells of the importance of networking and reasearch. I give this book four stars! ... Read more

Book Description

Up-and-coming professionals may have smarts, but they don't have all the answers. Every day presents issues they've never had toconsider before. They'll be thankful for The Portable Mentor. This one-stop resource is jam-packed with hundreds of bite-sized tips and strategiesfor dealing with common yet critical concerns, from goal-setting, decision-making, and project management to self-development and career planning. A"24-7" coach, adviser, and problem solver, The Portable Mentor will help readers:

* Be more productive and make better decisions * Build better relationships with peers and supervisors * Enhance skills like writing, speaking, listening, time management, and negotiation * Take better care of their physical and mental well-being * Get ahead and lay the groundwork for further advancement

Read start-to-finish or consulted as needed, this A-Z companion gives rising professionals practical guidance when they need it: every day. ... Read more

Book Description

Focusing on obtaining more job offers and negotiating higher salaries, Interview Power shows how to answer 101 popular interview questions, examines behavior-based interviews, explains how to deal with illegal questions, and prepares interviewees so that nothing will take them by surprise. ... Read more

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Excellent tool for job seeker
As for a new graduate, I blew out my first several interviews. People keep telling me it's normal and that's how you learn the expereince. When asking their advice, they said you can't predict the question they're going to ask you, so just relax and try your best. Well...that's only half true and not help me too much to get the job. I am glad that I stopped lying to myself, finding excuses not to prepare interviews and bought this book. I bought five interview reference books and this is the best one among all. It helps you build up your confidence and really let you feel you're going to A's all the questions during the interview, which is true. It's the tool that helps you not only prepare the interview but also negotiate salary. (plus research organization) I followed all the steps and got the offer right away. (Amazing! too soon to believe) And also increased 3,000 more on my starting salary. (I know I can gain more according to the instruction in the book, but I am satisfied with the result since this is my first job.) This is the first time I write review for a book. To express the appreciation to the author, I do recommend all the job seeker, no matter you are new graduate or expereinced, to read this book. The book covers all aspects. Good luck!! (This is also important. =))

If you're gonna read a book, read this one!
Everyone gets nervous at the thought of interviewing, so why not lesson the pain and be as prepared as possible. In fact, after reading Interview Power, I felt MUCH more confident and relaxed. This book gives you insight on the interviewing process, what interviewers are thinking, tons of sample questions to be prepared for, and also coaches you through identifying and selling your strengths effectively.

After reading this book, my interviewing skills improved so much I've been offered every job I've since interviewed for. I am always recommending this book to my friends.

One of the best books for the money right here!
After graduating from a technical-level bachelor's degree program, I was under the impression that my "tough" interviewing days would be over! Ah! It even became worse...

This book provides excellent examples to some of the most toughest questions I've personallly ever been asked by a Recruiter, Headhunter, or Boss. You know, I've always thought the art of interviewing as something of a "game" that evil HR people play on their lowly subjects. If you really read this book, and apply Mr. Washington's principles, I think you'll definately come out way ahead of the pack. Now I am confident that I will be ahead of the pack.

Best guide to polish your interviewing
As a career counselor, my clients often ask me a lot of questions about interview techniques.This book answers all of them, from how to dress, how to act, how to respond to difficult questions, how to address gaps orother problems in your work history, and so much more.This is the bestguide I have come across for such information, and I consistently recommendit to my clients who want to cover all of their bases.

Good book to get your ready for job interview
A really good book that got you ready for an interview. I bought it mostly for the questions most asked in an interview, but it also gave you info on how to handle the various types of interview situations, how to ask formore money and how to sell yourself. Recommended reading for anyone who isgetting ready to find another job and dreads the interveiw. ... Read more

Book Description

Learn to Ace the Interview! Beat out the competition - Get the job! 13 powerful preparation exercises to get you focused and prepared for the interview - to present your best skills and abilities.

> Specific Tips to help you prevent nervousness and "sweaty hands."

> Rules and Tools to negotiate a higher salary, or other perks.

> Strategies to change your thinking - interviewing them as they interview you.

> Preparation guidelines to handle difficult questions about salary and other subjects

> Stories, Examples, and Testimonials from former client's successes and mistakes

> Resources to research salary information, self-improvement books, and websites ... Read more

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Warren Thurston, Reviewer, eBook Reviews Weekly
The dreaded job interview - having to attend one can be quite
draining.Most people experience one at least once in their
working life.It is part of the hiring cycle.

What a lot of job seekers lack is the skill set required to
sell themselves.An interview is a two-way street.It is an
exchange of information and ideas with the aim of impressing
each other.

This can be a daunting task from both sides of the table.
Both parties need to be aware of what is required from the
process, to achieve success.It is not easy to do this but
the aim of an interview is to obtain a successful outcome.

All people seeking employment can learn how to improve their
interview skills.Techniques are available that will help to
improve their prospects of getting jobs.Carole Martin's
book is an excellent source to guide people in the right
direction.

Full of valuable information, the book will add immense value
to a person's armory in the quest for a job.It is a book I
strongly recommend to every job seeker.

Warren Thurston, Reviewer
eBook Reviews Weekly
http://www.ebook-reviews.net

Excellent!Very clear, straight-forward advice!
Takes the guesswork out of interviewing process.I have always been afraid of interviews, but now I have no doubt I can get the job I want!Made me completely confident in myself, I may surprise a lot of interviewers now that I know what they expect.Great book!

Interview Fitness Training, A Workout with Carole Martin
I've been through many interviews. This workbook hits all of the important points, reviews the obvious and gives new tips and ideas to help get the job. I've aced my interview because I followed Ms. Martin's advice. I like her real life scenerios and humor. I highly recommend the book. ... Read more

Book Description

Getting Interviews explains to the reader how to find out whom they should be talking to, and how to get those people to agree to meet with them.They will learn about informational meetings and networking interviews. This book also explains to the reader how to market themself?to plan a whole campaign that runs the gamut from personal contacts to phone, e-mail, and targeted direct mail efforts. ... Read more

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A Good Read!
Kate Wendleton, an authority on job searches and career development, discusses techniques for getting interviews once you focus on your target job market. After a brief overview of the job-hunting process, she explains how to obtain interviews by networking effectively and building relationships. She discusses how to do mailings, answer ads, use interviews productively, work with search firms, develop phone skills and create a well-organized campaign. The book suffers from some repetition among chapters and some overlap with Wendleton's Building a Great Resume, especially in the beginning of both books. Great Resume offers more information about assessing your career path than the present volume, a solid, basic book apparently geared to the relatively inexperienced job hunter seeking a novice to mid-level position. We from getAbstract recommend the book's well-organized strategic overview to most job seekers, with the caveat that high level executives and managers may already know much of the material.

Good But Read Targeting Your Job Market First
Kate Wendleton displays a positive pro-active attitude in Getting Interviews for Job Hunters.She gives many positive tips.One should always look to target all available opportunities.In addition, one should expect that a good job search takes a lot of time.

She emphasizes the points of doing a good search.Always ask for referrals as that will keep many possibilities on the fire.You will know you are doing well when you hear some of the same names come up constantly in your search.This is a small world.

Like the section that sums up the types of Executive Search Firms.Good analysis of retainer firm vs. contingency.

The sample cover letters and thank you notes are a mixed bag though.Many of them are way too long.In the age of a tight job market that has the time to read a long winded cover letter.Madge Wrigley's letter in addition to being to long and winding (eight paragraphs, my goodness) also has too much of a chummy tone.Most bosses can be a little too suspicious of someone who gathers too much information on them and couples that with ramblings.I say write a short three to four paragraph letter and come right to the point.

Also the idea that someone could have 6-10 opportunities at one time thru networking seems pretty unlikely.Three to five seems possible but who knows.Maybe the down economy has me a bit pessimistic.

Anyway, there is certainly some good information here.None the less choose Kate's Targeting Your Job Market first as that has a better glossary and fun exercises as well.

A great tool to get your job search going
This book gives you the information you need to get started on aneffective job search.Kate Wendleton has done a great job.I recommendthis book.

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