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Martin, Carole

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ISBN 10: 0071449825 ISBN 13: 9780071449823

Casa editrice: McGraw Hill, 2005

Riassunto

The words you use to express yourself say more about you than you realize. This is especially true in a job interview. Yet when it comes to interviews many job seekers feel nervous and tongue-tied. What they need are ready-to-use phrases to show they have the skills and experience to excel in the position.

In Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview, job seekers get hundreds of precise answers to the questions they are sure to be asked.

The author of Boost Your Interview IQ, Carole Martin provides job seekers with hundreds of ready-to-use and exact phrases that will give them the edge over their competition. Using her experience as a career consultant, she gives readers the answers that hiring managers want to hear. Job seekers will receive the best answers to a wide range of questions, including:

· icebreaker questions and questions about previous experience

· questions employers ask about the specific skills they want in a new hire, such as the willingness to take initiative, the experience to solve complex problems, and the ability to work with others

· the tough questions―like getting fired from a previous job or having a poor relationship with your boss―that are sure to come up

· job-specific questions for positions found in most industries, such as sales, finance, customer support, administrative, and other common areas

· questions that are asked specifically during interviews for management positions

Readers also receive exercises and resources to help job seekers further prepare for their big day. Throughout the book, Martin discusses words to avoid and provides proven tips on showing how you are the best candidate for the job. The precise words and phrases in this book become a secret weapon that any job seeker can use to outshine their competition and to get the job of their dreams.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Carole Martin is a professional interviewing expert, columnist, and the celebrated author of Boost Your Interview IQ and Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview. She is a sought-after speaker who has been quoted in the New York Times, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, and numerous national magazines.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

The Right Phrase for Every Situation...Every Time

The all-important job interview--it's your one chance to sell yourself to a potential employer, and you don't want to blow it. You need to use this crucial opportunity to demonstrate your unique skills, creativity, experience, and value in the workplace, and to do this, you need to know exactly what to say to showcase your strengths. Clearly and succinctly, you must let the interviewer know why you are right for the job--and you must be prepared to answer any question. Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview provides a complete arsenal of ready-to-use responses for a wide variety of interview scenarios. With this quick-reference guide, you will learn how to:

• Break the ice and make a winning impression
• Emphasize your skills, experience, and style--and land the job
• Handle tough questions with ease--even if you must explain why you were fired
• Communicate your salary and career goals

In a job interview, every word counts. This essential guide includes specific phrases for any question you'll get asked, as well as exercises, problem words to avoid, and key communication secrets that give you the competitive edge and help you get the job.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw Hill
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0071449825
• ISBN 13: 9780071449823
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 192