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Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions (Paperback)

by Martin John Yate (Author)

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd; 5th Revised edition edition (9 April 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0749435526
ISBN-13: 978-0749435523
Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.5 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 183,084 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

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5.0 out of 5 stars Start to finish guide on getting the job you want, 4 Dec 2001

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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. The book offers practical advice that is relevant to almost any corporate job application. The interview is, quite rightly, only one small part of the process and Yate does well to explain how it fits in.

In particular, this was a great book for me as I was going for a permanent job for the first time in many years of being self-employed, and the new change of direction could have proved a stumbling block but for the great advice in the book.

I recommend reading all of it and not just focusing in on the 'great answers' - more often than not these are always going to be personal anyway. Otherwise you would end up talking corporate-babble.

Good luck.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, 5 Jun 2001

By	S. Murrie "interested party" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars HR personnel are really in trouble with this book, 29 April 2001

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 1 month ago by Mrs. D. Bradley

2.0 out of 5 stars 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 15 months ago by Diamanda

1.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 Jul 2003 by g.akhtar

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 19 Nov 2002 by Tony Payne

5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more

Published on 25 Jul 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Really helps you prepare to interview/be interviewed
Helps you prepare for the type of questions which always seem to creep in as standard alongside specific ones. Read more

Published on 3 Dec 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Objectively superior to other "interview technique" books
I thoroughly enjoyed Martin Yate's advice on job hunting. You've got a question? He's got the answer, and answers questions you never thought about before but that do creep up... Read more

Published on 1 Nov 2001

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