Book Description
The interview strategies that help graduates of the nation's top business schools get the best jobs with the highest salaries
Interviewing for a job is more than answering questions. The most successful candidates are those who've done their homework, who come prepared with polished answers for every question, and who know how to steer the conversation where they want it to go. Now professional career coach Shelly Leanne--a Harvard graduate--teaches job seekers proven interview techniques taught at the nation's top business schools. How to Interview Like a Top MBA arms job seekers with:
- Insights and advice from top corporate executives, headhunters, and MBA program administrators
- Worksheets, charts, diagrams, and other valuable tools for creating a customized interview strategy and plan of action
- Valuable lessons on how to read interviewer signals, take control of an interview, turn weaknesses into strengths, ask the right questions, and much more
Customer Reviews:
Not as good as the reviewers have indicated.......2007-10-06
I purchased this book about a year ago and put it to use in the last 2 weeks with 7 interviews. The feedback I gained from the reviewers was much better than most of the information I gleaned from the book.
It is important that no one, while searching for a job, use the answers in the book. Apparently they are wrote and are fully expected by the interviewers. The real thing to learn from the book is to begin with an example but always lead into how you learned from whatever the incident was and bring that to what you have accomplished with what you learned.
Overall I am not unhappy I bought the book, but it will not be a book I keep as a reference.
The best book for your interview.......2007-07-17
I found this book to be an excellent reading to prepare for an interview. All the chapters are important and to the point. I prepared for two interviews with this book and the interviewers were impressed with me. The recommendation of knowing as much as you can about the industry, company and job is priceless. I went as far as to prepare a marketing report on one interview. Good book, buy it, it is definetely worth the money.
Very useful, one for the permanent bookshelf.......2007-06-04
Used this extensively when preparing for interviews during first year of MBA-landed multiple offers, not just because of this book but it surely helped. I have found it useful even for changing jobs (not just useful for recent graduates as one reviewer said). Came back to Amazon to purchase yet another copy as I have given away two previous copies I owned. Best best, flip through it in a store like Barnes and Noble and if you like it, come buy online...
One of the best practical guides ever.......2007-05-27
I digested the book, and did everything Dr. Leanne recommended. I tested it by researching an industry I had no experience with, and landed an interview even though no jobs were on offer. I had spent about 6 weeks reading everything I could and prepared all the interview questions in the second section of the book. It turned out that I was more knowledgeable about the company than the manager who interviewed me, so it turned out to be a very strange experience. First, he resented that a senior manager sent him to interview me. He then yelled at me several times, and accused me of lying about white papers that the company had released.
After that exciting interview, I am convinced that this is one of the best practical books I've ever read. Where else can you find a book that tells you exactly how to upstage a senior manager with 13 years of industry experience?
Great book.......2006-08-20
After reading this book I actually got a job after over a year. It helped me a lot with my interview technique which pretty much did not exist. The book is arranged in such a way that if certain questions don't relate to your profession you can just skip through it. The questions are clear (and many familiar) and the responses sound like real people talking and can be easily modified to suit your profession. Anyone who hs been without a job for a long time or short will find this book quite helpful.
Book Description
In this easy-to-follow, step-by-step book, author, psychologist, and career expert Dr. Paul Powers shows job hunters how to find and land a job they love. Winning Job Interviews demystifies job interviewing, explains why the process actually favors the job hunter, and shows how you can dramatically improve your interviewing success. Winning Job Interviews is packed with insider tips Dr. Paul has learned from over 20 years of working with job hunters, career changers, employment managers, outplacement specialists, and executive recruiters. You will learn how to: * Overcome the "deadly dozen" roadblocks to effective job hunting. * Out-prepare your competition. * Predict 90% of the questions you'll be asked. * Always have a fail-safe answer for even the toughest question. * Use time-tested, super sales techniques to subtly pave the road to the job offer you want. Packed with solid, practical information and laced with both humor and "kick in the pants" motivation, Winning Job Interviews is the book you wished you had before your last interview.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book.......2007-05-31
This book is very helpful if you are going through the interview process and have not done so in a while. Very insightful and real world.
Money well spent !!!.......2006-06-16
This book was definitely money well spent. I have interviewed and accepted jobs previously in my career (10yrs in my profession), but have never been as prepared as I was after reading this book. I used it from the start of the job hunt process to accepting the best overall offer. Reading the book helped ease pre-interview anxiety, and also helped me prepare for interviews by providing a good idea of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to answer difficult questions, etc. The sections I found most helpful were on generating multiple offers, and negotiating after the initial offer. I used Dr Powers advice on both, and was able to generate multiple offers and negotiate significantly higher salary and vacation time. Well worth the money and I would recommend this book to anyone currently on the job hunt.
Eliminate "the fever," ace the interview & get the job.......2006-01-30
I've been on both sides of the job interview process: as someone doing the hiring and also as a candidate for a job. It is amazing how being on the job hunt alters your view of the interview process. Did I develop some kind of "interview fever" which made me overly nervous and forget what it was like to hire someone? Maybe. But reading Winning Job Interviews allowed me to step back and put it all back into proper perspective so I could ace the interview and get the job. How cool is that?
Must Read prior to going to any interview.......2005-06-14
Clear, direct, concise.
The first 40 pages will tell you what you really know: how you feel. And how to deal with it. With an upbeat language helps you decrease your anxiety and depression. And further, MOTIVATE you.
Then clear clues on how to behave, conduct, and win interviews.
I wish he could avoid some areas of job searching and closing to have more material on the topic.
But IT IS A MUST READ.
A "Must-Read!" for all GI's getting out of the service........2005-05-31
I'm getting ready to retire from a successful military career. To be honest, before reading Dr. Power's book-the thought of joining the rat-race of the whole job interview process was more formidable than facing another deployment to the desert! At 40 years old I haven't had to go on a job interview in over 20 years! This book was not only fun to read, but offered great tips, warned against common pit falls (I was sure to fall into) and helped me plan out my strategy to attain my future career. It's hard to imagine, but after reading this candid, well-written book I feel not only self-confident but actually excited about my upcoming interviews!
Book Description
An informative and up-to-date resource for job seekers who are looking for solid direction from Fortune 500 executives. War, recession, and political uncertainty have forced many corporations to regroup, and downsizing has been the dreaded outcome for millions of workers. Fired and laid-off employees are swelling the ranks of job seekers and creating stiff competition for a dwindling number of positions. In this harsh business climate, many applicants are finding that just getting in the door for an interview poses an enormous challenge.
So what's happening on the other side of the desk-as employers review huge piles of prospective resumes? What catches their attention? What turns them off? Author Brenda Greene surveyed 50 Fortune 500 employers to find out and gained valuable insight into just what it takes to command attention and interest in a crowded field. Packed with sample resumes and cover letters that represent what hiring managers, directors, and vice presidents want to see, Get the Interview Every Time shows and tells what's expected versus what's rejected.
Readers will learn how to:
• Research the company and its opportunities before sending any resumes.
• Distill all of their talent and experience into a few well-chosen words.
• Showcase their communication skills through a well- crafted cover letter.
• Avoid hype and ""resume-speak""-easily spotted and reviled.
• Determine the resume style that looks and works the best.
• Design and submit an electronic resume correctly.
Get the Interview Every Time breaks down the monumental task of landing an interview into a series of manageable steps, easy to understand and inspiring to follow. Designed to transform confused, disheartened job applicants into savvy, prospective employees, Get the Interview Every Time shows how to ""open the gates"" through sensible, targeted self-marketing.
Customer Reviews:
More comprehensive than other résumé/cover letter books.......2007-10-05
This book is more comprehensive than other job hunting books in that it explains the basics of job searching, professional résumés, and cover letters very well. It gives some advice on where to search for jobs, networking, and how to send in job applications via electronic and written formats. If you are only going to buy one book to prepare for a job search and the application process, I would recommend this book over several others.
The downside of this book is that it does little to prepare you for the modern inevitability of having to submit your application through a standardized and faceless corporate website. Any advice on formatting your résumé, writing a cover letter, or writing professional contact emails is unnecessary when companies force you to "spray and pray" your application to their non-communicative and poorly staffed HR departments. Nothing is more discouraging than having your perfect cover letter and résumé butchered by having to fill in standardized forms on the web.
Excellent Resource.......2007-01-04
This book was very helpful. It has a lot of examples of cover letters and resumes. Also, it has comments from actual hiring managers and some contradict each other. That is helpful because it shows that not all HR departments feel the same way about resumes and the key is to appeal to as many as you can.
Excellent Resource.......2006-03-14
This book was very well done. There are many sample resumes in the back and also sample cover letters. The content of the book explained what to put on your resume and cover letter and what employers are looking for. This is a great resource for anyone looking for some guidance on how to develop their resume and cover letter.
Excellent Layout.......2006-02-25
Excellent presentation of the material in an easy to follow format. Allows the reader to pinpoint exact areas of interest, and contains only information pertainent to the title.
A must have for writing resumes with confidence and skill.
Incredible Resource.......2005-09-14
I highly recommend this book for people who want a complete approach to finding a new job. The author took the time to interview tons of HR people at top-notch companies and share valuable insights with the reader.
Book Description
Interviewing in today's fiercely competitive job market can seem like walking through a minefield. New trends in corporate strategy and structure have led to dramatic changes in what employers look for in prospective employees and in the types of questions you will be asked during an interview.
In this revised and expanded edition of their bestselling career guide, two experienced counselors share their inside knowledge âand the expert advice of Fortune 500 recruiters âto equip you with the interviewing skills you need to land the job. Here's where you'll find:
- The key characteristics that leading companies look for in prospective employees âand how to project them
- The fifty most frequently asked questions âas well as detailed scripts of the best answers
- The Power Prep Strategy âpractice sessions to perfect your interview techniques
- Tips on positioning yourself during an interview âhow to convey your added value
- Strategies for power negotiating, overcoming differences with an interviewer, narrowing your job search âand much more.
Customer Reviews:
one of the best interview books ever.......2006-11-10
I found this to be one of the best interview books I have ever used. It not only offers ways to answer interview questions, it also provides examples of typical answers and why they are wrong. It is mostly geared for people involved in business fields, but it covers many questions that are asked in any interview.
this power makes the lights dim, but at least they light.......2006-05-24
Power interviews has been valuable to me in my preparations for interviewing.
As I'm leaving the military at age 26, I've never actually experienced a real job interview. I feel at least somewhat prepared, after seeing the example questions in the book.
First is a general "yay jobs" and "yay you" section-- not so great.
About half of the rest of the book is dedicated to questions. It's a good opportunity to consider the questions you have never considered, like "what's more important, salary or recognition." In the "one pager" format, the author then summarizes what the question means, offers a sample "killer answer" (very confusing at first, because to me, a killer answer is a great one...authors mean "kill your chances."), a critique of that killer answer, and then a "winner answer." The price of the book, particularly used, is probably worth that section alone.
Next follows a "megatrends" kind of analysis- ho hum, followed with more "yay you" figuring out how to leverage your absolute greatness to the snug fit of a real job with limitations.
Recommended to me by a headhunter- worth reading.
Good questions with excellent answers.......2006-02-17
There are many books on how to improve your interview technique in the market, and choosing a good one can prove to be a daunting task. Most books have good strategies and tips, and some also have good questions that are likely to come up and are worth preparing for beforehand. Few however have sample answers. The reason I've rated this book so highly is because with each question it provides two answers: a weak one and a strong one and a critique of each. That does not mean that you can just memorize the book and ace an interview, but it certainly explains what an interviewer is looking for when he asks a certain question and gives an excellent structure around which to create your own answers based on your own work history and experiences. It definitely increases your chances of success. The one aspect it does not cover in depth is which questions to ask the interviewer. If you feel you need help in that area I'd suggest "201 best questions to ask on your interview" by John Kador.
Just an okay book.......2002-10-21
Nothing exciting about this book. May be a good bed time reader if you are in the process of looking for jobs [aren't we all??? :-)]. Some common sense topics restated. But neatly written book. No complaints on that.
excellent.......2002-01-30
My sister-in-law, who interviews people for a living, took a look at this book when it came in, and pronounced it excellent. For many of us who have been in a position for a number of years, interview skills are something that most definitely does *not* come naturally. This book helps bring people like myself over the hump to feel more at home in basic interviews.
Book Description
What do you tell a job interviewer when he asks about your background, and you know you have less experience than other job candidates? The author approaches this and other tough questions with solid advice. General tips that apply to all interview questions entail giving answers that ring true, answers that are direct and without hesitation, and answers that don't meander, but speak precisely to the questions the interviewer asks. Books in Barron's popular Business Success series are written for career-minded men and women intent on moving up the corporate ladder or going out on their own as entrepreneurs. These titles offer advice from experienced business managers and experts on how to prosper in the corporate world and succeed at all levels of business management.
Customer Reviews:
great for job seekers.......2005-04-27
This book offers samples of typical interview questions and provides answers that HR folks are looking for. More importantly,it explains why they ask certain questions (what info they're trying to find out about you by asking those questions). After reading this book I fully understand why I didn't get my last promotion, I did everything wrong during the interview.
The interview questions are broken up into categories such as travel questions, questions about the past, education background questions, etc. This is not a book of canned answers for you to memorize and recite at an interview. This book simply explains what HR people are looking for so you can craft honest answers that impress and avoid anything that might raise a red flag. I used this book on my most recent interview and got the job making over ten thousand dollars a year more than that lousy promotion I lost.
This book also helped me out tremendously with some of the more troublesome questions that I always goof up, like tell me about a management decision you disagreed with. The author had some clever suggestions to get around sounding critical of former employers (a big no-no). I give the book 4 stars instead of 5 because I wish it had a few more sample questions in it. I got blindsided with a couple of questions that I was rather unprepared for in the interview. The interviewer still told my recruiter that he was really impressed at how I answered some of the questions so I guess I shouldn't complain.
Overall this is book is a must have for job seekers, at only eight dollars you have nothing to lose. Anything that will help you get that good job or big promotion is surely worth eight bucks.
One caveat, the author states on numerous occasions that you should research your potential employer thoroughly and I can't emphasize that point enough. The more you know about the company, it's business model, it's products and generally how it conducts business, the more likely you are to be able to provide appropriate answers. Good Luck!
Book Description
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.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent and concise.......2007-08-18
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.......2006-10-12
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.
Perfect Source for the Perfect Interview.......2006-10-05
I used Winning the Interview Game extensively during my recent (and successful) job search. Its key points about preparation, practice, and 'day of interview' routine all are spot on. The book brings out a lot of intuitive and common sense points, but arranges them in a coherent and logical fashion that will resonate with almost anyone interviewing for a job or promotion. Bravo !!!
Chock full of insights and valuable advice.......2006-09-12
This book is full of useful insights and practical advice. I enjoyed reading it and afterwards felt more prepared and confident. The book covers the range of issues that a job seeker encounters from researching the company to negotiating the offer. You will find lots of suggestions and helpful tips.
Paperback Pocketbook Coach.......2006-09-06
As a college grad and seasoned executive in a changing business climate, sharp interviewing skills is as important as the right resume. Winning the Interview Game is a must-have, must-read. The framework is concisely presented with all the tools needed to win an interview and a job offer. I highly recommend Winning the Interview Game as a paperback coach if you want to execute a star quality interview performance. Do not go to your next interview without reading it - it will serve you well.
Product Description
Learn from successful people from many different walks of life. What did they do and say to win that job or get promoted? How did they negotiate? What is their secret? Prepare for job interviews with authentic scripts for various occupations, find the right recruiter or headhunter, get references that work, ask the right questions, negotiate the salary you deserve, pass your performance review with flying colors, advance your career... and more.
Customer Reviews:
Practical, flexible, and powerful.......2007-05-28
Designed for ambitious, dedicated immigrants seeking professional positons, this practical handbook provides model scripts, asks poignant questions, and shows how to prepare for job interviews. Further, this hybrid book - part business advice and part language instruction - gives tips for success on a job from negotiating terms to preparing for performance reviews and collecting appropriate references.
In a better world, Scripts for Winning Jobs would be the standard text in vocational programs. Directors of VESL programs, workplace training, and career centers should stock this book and recommend it to their solid students. Their best students will have already discovered this outstanding book!
Never be tongue tied at a job interview again! .......2007-04-26
If you've ever worried about exactly what to say at a job interview, worry no more! This book walks you through a wide variety of job interviews, and helps you anticipate questions you will be asked, and will want to ask. And unlike other books I've seen on getting a job, this one even guides you through interviews with job recruiters, plus how to handle job evaluation and promotion interviews once you've got the job and want to keep it, or advance.
Whether you are looking for that first entry-level job or a skilled position, this book has all kinds of appropriate things you can say about yourself, your training and experience. This book provides not just one but several realistic ways to respond to the kinds of questions you might be asked at an interview. Moreover, they are specifically tailored to each of the many kinds of jobs presented.
Scripts for Winning Jobs helps you sail through job interviews with confidence, and get the job you want. It even helps you through the tricky salary negotiations with expressions that diplomatically get you into the salary range you want.
This book is great for people who speak English as a second language, but is also extremely beneficial for native speakers going through the job search process. You can also buy this book with a set of 4 C-D's . It costs more, but listening to the interviews reinforces your reading and helps put the right words on the tip of your tongue when you go to your next job interview.
Nancy Loncke, teacher, lawyer, and information resource for the series Power English: what to say and how to say it (English Skills.com)
Book Description
Hear those magic words: "You're hired!" New from the authors of The Interview Rehearsal Book.
A job interview is not an interrogation...no matter how much it seems that way. Nor is it a test requiring a list of "correct" answers every candidate must memorize. The only correct answers are those that reveal who the candidate is-and why he or she is the best applicant for the position.The Best Answer demystifies the interview process with a detailed examination of the characteristics found in the best answer to any possible question.
Featuring a step-by-step system on how to answer questions as well as what those answers should entail, this indispensable guide can prepare candidates to walk into any job interview with confidence in their abilities- and themselves.
Customer Reviews:
No nonsense.......2006-04-04
Really good, straightforward advice. More about bringing out what's unique about you rather than memorizing a bunch of overused answers to questions. I read their first book about rehearsing for the interview and this is a good companion--much more in here about dealing with specific questions that can come up. I'd recommend it for people who need to do quick prep so they can stand out at an important interview.
Book Description
Mastering the Job Interview is for every job hunter who wants to ace the interview. It will help the job seeker to turn the job interview into a job offer. It shows the reader how to maximize a salary offer through smart negotiation. It will show the reader how to highlight their strengths and gain more power in the job interview and is complete with tips to start out on the right foot in a new position.
Customer Reviews:
A Must Have.......2006-12-04
This book is certainly worth its weight in gold. Kate Wendleton may have written her best guide with this one. The information about researching industries and companies before and after interviews is explained in no nonsense language. By being prepared like that one can certainly eliminate competiting interviewers as well as competing thoughts. Insight is also given for those who are looking to do consulting.
I was actually disappointed the book came to an end. There seems to be so much more Kate Wendleton has to offer on this subject. Five Stars.....Try more like 10!
Book Description
For professional job candidates, this updated version of Get Hired! will be a valuable tool for interview preparation. This is the authoritative book on how to Ace The Interview by sharing past successes that predict future performance. It begins with taking advantage of job trends and then moves into developing a competency profile, preparing honest examples to share in the interview, and building rapport with the interviewer. Special attention is given to dealing with killer questions and preparing to visit the shrink during high level assessment.
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