Review of Next-Day Job Interview -

Review of Next-Day Job Interview - I would be the last one to suggest you leave your interview preparation to the last minute. So, I hesitated when I saw the title of this book and its subhead: Prepare tonight and get the job tomorrow. HmmMaybe not a good idea to suggest this tact to job seekers? In fact, the authors note that, ideally, you will spend a week or two preparing for an interview. However, I like the gist of the book you dont need to memorize pat answers to questions in order to get the job. This is something I absolutely agree with, so I thought it would be worth reviewing Michael Farr and Dick Gaithers Next-Day Job Interview for my readers. I was not disappointed! Even reading the introduction can help job seekers dramatically improve their readiness for an interview. Questions such as: Can you talk the talk of the industry, using buzzwords, jargon and acronyms that are common to the industry? and Can you identify three prominent employment-related successes or achievements youve had and talk about your role in them? These are two of the key, important elements of interviewing that I teach my clients. The book continues by describing various interview formats. Its important to be prepared to handle all different circumstances and types of questions, so this section is a great help. Self-analysis (knowing what you have to offer and how it relates to your targeted job) is another crucial aspect of interviewing well, and the book helps walk the reader through identifying his or her skills, as well as outlines important skills that most employers seek, such as the ability to learn, communication and writing skills and others. This in-depth book also offers four different approaches to the all important question, Tell me about yourself? (Skills based, personal history, defined focus and returning the question. The descriptions include impressive suggestions and tips to think about how to respond to this make or break question. Next-Day Job Interview is a very thorough, well designed book to assist the job seeker in mastering the all important interview stage. However, I really think the title is a bit of a misnomer, as I have yet to meet   job seeker who can really take full advantage of this terrific information in less than several weeks without a coach. So, my advice? Get this book NOW before you are preparing for a specific interview use the tips and tricks and you will be way ahead of the game when you get the call for an interview tomorrow. Win a copy of this book! Just comment on one of my blogs regarding the review. Enter at all of my posts for a better chance at the random drawing: GreatPlaceJobs Secrets of the Job Hunt Examiner Sometimes, it pays to   hire a coach to help you prepare for an interview! Need some help getting your job search jump started? Not sure you can put all of the great tools at your disposal to good use? Need a great resume? Learn how I can help you propel your job hunt forward. In Atlanta? GA is expecting 10.7% unemployment. Get ahead of the game so you will be prepared to search for your next opportunity with local job search interventions: http://youneedajob.org/.