Why You?: 101 Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again

Voorkant
Penguin UK, 1 jan 2015 - 304 pagina's

Learn the secrets to excelling at interview

You can't prepare an answer for every interview question. So, of the thousands of questions they might ask, which ones will they ask?

After extensive research among hundreds of interviewers and thousands of interviewees, finally here's the book that will give you the answer. Why You? is based on direct input from top interviewers in REED's unrivalled recruitment network, offering:

- Powerful preparation techniques that will help you succeed on the day
- Approaches to questions assessing your career goals, competency and creativity
- Tips for boosting your confidence and adopting a winning mindset at interview

From classics like 'tell me about yourself' and 'what are your greatest weaknesses?' to puzzlers like 'sell me this pen', James Reed finally reveals what interviewers are really asking.

This book has already helped thousands of readers move on in their careers - and it will help you do the same. Now completely revised and updated for our new post-pandemic world of work.

---------------------------------------------------------

Reader reviews:


'This book got me my new job. I have never in all my life had such a positive experience at a job interview' Michael A. Sweeney

'This book helped me understand what the other side actually wanted. It boosted my confidence.
It allowed me to compose relevant answers. I GOT THE JOB!' Dougal5

'I was recently made redundant after 11 years with a good company and was worried at stepping back into the world. So I bought this book and read it through in just a few days. I had a series of interviews for a job I really wanted to get and I got the position' Mo

 

Geselecteerde pagina's

Inhoudsopgave

Foreword
All in the Mind One moment
Your 3G mindset
So you want a job?
What recruitment consultants want
The day of the interview
Interview questions and the interviewers who love them
the Fateful
What will your skills and ideas bring to this company?
Whats your preferred management style?
Where do you see yourself in five years time?
How would you approach this job?
What have you achieved elsewhere?
What did you like and dislike about your last job?
Tell me about a time you worked in a team
What do your coworkers say about you?

Tell me about yourself
Why are you applying?
What are your greatest strengths?
What are your greatest weaknesses?
How do you deal with stress and failure?
How much money do you want?
Copyright

Veelvoorkomende woorden en zinsdelen

Over de auteur (2015)

James Reed is the Chairman and CEO of REED, the recruitment specialists. Every year, REED places hundreds of thousands of people into jobs across a number of disciplines around the world. James first joined the company in 1992 after graduating from Harvard Business School. Along with Paul G. Stoltz, James is the author of Put Your Mindset to Work. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). He lives in London.

Bibliografische gegevens