The Complete Interview Handbook

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An interview is the most critical part of a job application and yet it is usually the least well prepared. We spend hours crafting the perfect CV and writing outstanding cover letters only to let ourselves down in the interview.

The good news is that performing well at an interview is a skill, and like any skill, it can be learned. If you have never attended an interview before, you will find everything you need in this book. From preparing your CV and researching the job, to dealing with the toughest questions and negotiating your salary.

And if you are an experienced job seeker there is plenty here for you too: building rapport, dealing with criticism, creating high impact moments - nothing is left to chance.

This book is laid out as a step by step guide from the moment you receive the call to following up after the event. Every tip, every technique, is designed to help you make an outstanding impression and give you the best chance to win over your interviewer and steal the show.

Topics include:

Preparing your CV
Researching the job and the people
Understanding your strengths
Developing your stories
Rehearsing
Creating outstanding first impressions
Dealing with introductions
Building rapport
Talking about yourself
Handling tough situations
Asking questions
Negotiating an offer
Ending the interview
Following up
plus: a specialist chapter on telephone interviews.

Packed with expert tips and techniques from one of the UK's leading career coaches, The Complete Interview Handbook is the perfect guide to developing outstanding interview skills.