Knockout Interview

AvJohn Lees

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Why do you want to leave your current role?

Where have you had to work under pressure?

If our roles were reversed, what questions would you ask?

Tough questions like these can unnerve even the most confident jobseeker, proving that it’s not always the best candidate who gets the job, it’s the best interviewee.

Whether a first-time jobseeker, career-changer, or returning after a break, Knockout Interview is your indispensable toolkit.

Now thoroughly revised and updated to reflect today’s demanding job market, featuring:

• 125 of the most common interview questions
• A ‘fast-track’ preparation option if your interview is TOMORROW!
• More sample answers to challenging questions
• New insights into what goes wrong in an interview and why

"This book is a fantastic way to develop your interview capability, giving yourself the best shot of getting the job you want".
Kevin Green, Chief Executive, Recruitment and Employment Confederation

"When I read John's writing, two things happen. First, I feel as if he's standing right there, personally advising me. And second, I always come away thinking over the issue in a new way. It's a rare, but very useful, gift."
Sarah Green, Associate Editor, Harvard Business Review

"Knock your interviewer out with this insider’s guide to landing the job you love! You have in your hands the wisdom of years of interviewing! So, the next time you walk into the ‘ring’ be sure you are prepared…with Knockout Interview.”
Ajaz Hussein, International Career Counsellor

"John takes you step by step through every question you could face in an interview, from the deceptively simple, to some of the toughest. Not only will you learn how to answer them with ease, but also the reasons behind why they are being asked, allowing you to perform at your best and get the job. A must read for any job seeker."
James Curran, Career coach and podcast host at www.graduatejobpodcast.com

"If you are anxious about an upcoming interview or want to improve your performance in the future, reading Knockout Interview will be an ideal solution. The questions cover almost any eventuality and each question is followed by excellent guidance on how to decode the question and structure your answer."
David Levinson, Careers Manager, University of Glasgow, UK

"Easy to read, relevant and straightforward, the book offers so much more than standard self help books - it provides practical steps to get readers started and give them confidence to take ownership of their careers."
Denise Nesbitt, Senior Change Delivery Manager, Talent & Development, Lloyds Banking Group

"This book is a great source of information and advice for anyone approaching a job interview. By helping you to understand your own strengths in the context of your future employer’s requirements, John Lees' suggestions will make sure you prepare effectively for any style of interview."
Gary Argent, Director of the Career and Skills Development Centre, City University London, UK

"Once again, John shows how to be at your very best in front of a prospective employer. This latest edition covers every aspect of interview preparation and is a must read for anyone in job search."
Sophie Rowan, Coaching Psychologist at Pinpoint, author of Brilliant Career Coach

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-01-16
Mått:152 x 229 x 15 mm
Vikt:396 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:272
Upplaga:4
Förlag:McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN:9780077189563

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John Lees has been involved in the training and developing of recruitment specialists since the mid 1980s, from both public and private sectors. He undertook an advisory role to the RN careers service, and has provided help for Army personnel beginning civilian careers. He was Chief Executive of the Institute of Employment Consultants (IEC) until 1993 when he left to become a Director of TGA, an employment research and careers advisory company. In 1999 he decided to go it alone and now runs his own human resources consultancy, specialising in career management and developing new tools to help with difficult career change decisions. John writes and speaks widely, and amongst his regular commitments acts as an online careers “guru” for lifebyte.com. John is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (FCIPD) and Fellow of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (FREC).

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Understanding the world of job interviewsThe secrets of interview preparationDecoding the jobInitial impactShow and tellBeing brilliant in short burstsFitting inCommunicating motivationTricky interview structures and methodsShowcasing your competenciesDifficult and wildcard questionsYour questionsTowards the finishing line