- Paperback: 278 pages
- Publisher: Kogan page; 5th Revised edition edition (15 Dec 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749436387
- ISBN-13: 978-0749436384
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.6 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,938,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The fifth edition since 1986, the new version of this perennial tells you everything you could possibly need to know about getting or changing jobs. Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions is actually much more than its title suggests. It tells you, among other useful things, how to find jobs to apply for, how to write a CV, how to dress and what to bone up on in advance as well as showing you how to answer the questions which the interviewer throws at you.
Perhaps the potential employer will phone you once she or he has received your CV. "Put a smile on your face. It improves the timbre of your voice," advises Martin Yate who also suggests you avoid yes/no answers on the phone because they say nothing about your ability. In a face-to-face interview, he tells you, listen to the question. Don't answer one which hasn't been asked. You shouldn't provide superfluous information either and never attempt to do an interview without first doing your homework. You need to know everything you can find out about the company and the job you're being interviewed for. And remember that as well as showing that you can do the job you have to convince the employer that you will fit in, make a contribution and be manageable.
What do you say if asked "When do you expect a promotion?" or "What is your greatest strength?" Or even "What was the last book you read?" Yate provides sensible suggestions. It's all practical, down-to-earth advice and it's not surprising that Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions has sold more than 4 million copies during its 15 year life. If you're preparing for an interview and you're serious, studying this book would be a useful part of the preparation. --Susan Elkin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"If all prospective interviewees get hold of a copy of this book its going to make the competition that much tougher.' Education and Training 'Some excellent tips on how to answer potential clangers' Cosmopolitan 'The best book on job-hunting generally' Financial Times
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is indispensible to job hunters in any profession. Once you have read and understood (and understanding is vital) exactly what interviewers are looking for, answering any question they throw at you is easy.
The key concepts in the book are centered around preparation and persistance. I whole-heartedly agree. Particularly, you can never do too much preparation.
I've used this book before every job hunt and everytime I've got multiple interviews and job offers. In fact, I'm often disappointed that the real-life interviewer's questions weren't nearly as tough as those in the book! You end up having to lead the interviewer to tougher questions in order to get your points across.
Criticisms? Well, yes, the dressing style guide is a little out of date The general prinicples are fine, just take the specifics with a pinch of salt. Also, the author's advice is sometimes a little pushy, perhaps because the book was originally an American publication. In the UK, a little more diplomacy might be appropriate. As always, one should always apply one's own judgement and style in such matters.
In conclusion, a fantastic book - I wouldn't be where I am without it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At last a book with detailed answers to those tough HR question...Why should I offer you this job?..what is your greatest weakness.No one ever gets prepared for such questions but now we know a lot more on handling such questions.You can be the best technically but if you have not bought this book I doubt how you'd pass a HR test. A book to set you free and get that job.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was recommended to me by my brother after he successfully used the techniques advocated by it to gain his current position. It definitely made me feel more confident and far better prepared for all the interviews I attended, especially the dreaded "assessment centers" which are so commonly utilised by employers these days. It is hard to sum up the qualities of this publication but the statistics speak for themselves:
Interviews = 4, Offers = 4
And I really struggled before I got the book!
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love this book i recommend it to everyone!
this book is great insight into areas you would not normally think of when preparing for any interview. Read more
Published 7 months ago by shaheda
A must for all prospective Interviewees
I would definitely recommend this book to any potential interviewee! I have used it may times over the years as my career has progressed and it has definitely helped calm my nerves... Read more
Published 12 months ago by UK Gromit
More on offer than the title says
This is a great book to give you some structure to your job hunting. Having been out of work for three months this book has given me a boost to get motivated again. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by Mrs. D. Bradley
Needs serious updating
This booked feels very dated. There are fashions in interview questions, like everything else and this doesn't seem to have been updated since 1986. Tartan suits anyone?
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by Diamanda
Very disappointing
I was very disappointed by the interview material in this supposedly great book. The answers suggested are long out of date and would be instantly recognisable to any experienced... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2004 by Jos Browne
An essential for all job hunters!
I recently had a job interview for the first time in years and this book really saved my skin! I realised from the off that my interview was what the book describes as a "stress... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2003 by Celidwen
excellent
This books gives excellent insight into what interviewers ask, what they are trying to find out & what kinds of answers they should be given. Read more
Published on 11 July 2003 by g.akhtar
Brilliant
I was rubbish (and still are to an extent) at job interviews. But this book must have given me 70% of the answers to the questions at my last interview.
I got the job as well.
Published on 18 Nov 2002 by Tony Payne
Tells you what you need to know
I too was sceptical about the ability of this book to answer all the questions. What it does do, however, is give an insight into what a good interviewer is looking to achieve from... Read more
Published on 24 July 2002
Start to finish guide on getting the job you want
This is a start to finish guide on getting the job you want as effectively as possible. There is no magic formula and no slight of hand. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2001
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