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How to Turn an Interview into a Job (A fireside book) (Paperback)

by Jeffrey G. Allen (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 111 pages
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall & IBD; Reprint edition (1 Jan 1986)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0671621343
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671621346
  • Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.7 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,102,675 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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William A. Nilsen President Professional Placement Association Jeff Allen will show you how to simply get the interview, quickly get the job, and positively ensure your success!

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5.0 out of 5 stars This clear, concise, informative book is invaluable., 2 Feb 1999
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Allen's book is concise and packed with information anyone going to an interview needs to know. It is extremely easy to read and has no useless information-just direct pointers on what you need to do to land a job. By understanding what the interviewer is looking for and preparing answers to difficult questions like "what makes you angry", "what kinds of people do you dislike", and "why aren't you earning more money", anyone heading to an interview can feel prepared and at ease. I landed a good job and attribute the success of my interview directly to "How To Turn An Interview Into A Job". More than half of the questions I was asked were in this book and the rest were covered in the book in a more general way. This is a "must have" for anyone who is serious about seeking employment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent For Anyone Who Needs To Nail an Interview, 29 Oct 1997
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Unlike other books that offer interviewing tips, this book doesn't spend time on things that won't be useful in an interview. The author emphasizes methods -- he has a no-nonsense 12-step guide to help anyone who is nervous about an interview to put their anxiety behind and turn themselves into a confident interviewee. He tells you what to expect and how to respond to what you will be facing. There is even a clear, reader-friendly Q&A section that lists questions that your interviewer might ask you and the kind of answers you should use in order to best reflect who you are and why you are good for the job. The unthinkable could happen (not getting the offer), the author says, no matter how well the interview went --- but it's not the end of the world! This, I think, is what makes this book stand out from others: no matter how well you have prepared, you should still be realistic, yet hopeful until the end. The author even puts in a few inspirational quotations that an interviewee would find soothing. This book has a simple mission: to coach you to get the job you want, and the methods to achieving this objective. This is a thin little book that anyone who needs to nail an interview can benefit from.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Filled with advice to make one cringe, 15 May 2004
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I bought this book in a panic because I have a final interview for an amazing job opportunity coming up. Now I wish I could have all knowledge of what I read erased in case I accidently pat my future employer on the back (appropriate in the second interview apparently) or spout one of the many ridiculously 80's soundbites.
The title is misleading, as only three of the twelve chapters actually deal with an interview and the resume chapters are aimed solely at American companies. Maybe some of the advice would even work in the USA but I can't recommend this book to anyone looking for a job elsewhere.
I continued reading this book even after I realised its uselessness for amusement value only. Reading paragraphs out aloud to my friends (some of whom frequently take on the role of interviewer in their current position) resulted in gales of laughter all around.
Throughout this book I had an eerie feeling that the ghost of Michael Douglas in Wall Street was standing over my shoulder. This 'updated' book is twenty years out of date in it's technique and any employer I have encountered would balk at an interviewee as smarmy, and un-genuine and overpowering as this book recommends.
Two or three pieces of good advice (know the company history, don't complain about past employers etc..) can be found on any CV/Interview preparation website for free and there are a lot of them out there. Don't waste your money on this.
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