201 Knockout Answers to Tough Interview Questions

195 pages | AMACOM (October 28, 2009) | English | ISBN-10: 9780814415009 | PDF

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Employers today are using a tough new kind of interview to evaluate candidates and determine how well they think on their feet. To be successful in these new competency-based interviews, job seekers must be prepared with situation-specific examples that highlight the accomplishments, knowledge, and abilities they have that employers need. Featuring many sample questions and answers, this book is organized by the five core competencies most interviewers are looking for:

* Individual responsibility (decisiveness, independence, flexibility, career goals)
* Managerial skills (leadership, delegation, strategic planning)
* Motivational factors (ambition, initiative)
* Analytical skills (problem solving, attention to detail)
* People skills (teamwork, communication, customer service)

This guide features exercises readers can use to prepare themselves to demonstrate sought-after competencies and wow potential employers. It's a powerful book no job seeker should be without.