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Introduction
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SECTION ONE
The Goof-Up: Starting Off On the Wrong Foot 1
Rule #1: Be Easy to Schedule 2
Rule #2: Keep All the Scheduling Details Organized 3
Rule #3: Don’t Forget Your Manners 5
Rule #4: Schedule Your Interview with
Plenty of Time to Prepare 6
SECTION TWO
The Goof-Up: Being Unprepared 9
Rule #5: Research the Company 11
Rule #6: Use Your Network as You Research the Company 13
Rule #7: Practice Before Each and Every Interview 15
Rule #8: Choose the Right Thing to Wear 17
Rule #9: Make the 12 Hours before the Interview Count 20
Rule #10: First Impressions Are Important 22
Rule #11: Show up on Time 23
SECTION THREE
The Goof-Up: Right Information,
Wrong Interview Format 25
Rule #12: The Informational or Networking Interview 27
Rule #13: The Human Resources Screening Interview 31
Rule #14: The One-on-One Interview 33
Rule #15: The Repeat Performance Interview 36
Rule #16: The Group Interview 38
Rule #17: The Campus or Job Fair Interview 41
Rule #18: The Panel Interview 43
Rule #19: The Second Interview 45
Rule #20: The Off-Site Interview 46
Rule #21: The Phone Interview 48
SECTION FOUR
The Top Ten Interview Goof-Ups . . .
And How to Avoid Them 51
Rule #22: Be Prepared to Describe Your
Experiences in a Compelling Manner 52
Rule #23: Control Your Nervous Habits 54
Rule #24: Tell the Truth 56
Rule #25: Answer Every Question Asked 58
Rule #26: Sell Yourself as You Answer Questions 59
Rule #27: Don’t Speak Ill of, or Belittle
Past Job Experiences 62
Rule #28: Ask Questions about the Company 64
Rule #29: Prepare a List of References 66
SECTION ONE
The Goof-Up: Starting Off On the Wrong Foot 1
Rule #1: Be Easy to Schedule 2
Rule #2: Keep All the Scheduling Details Organized 3
Rule #3: Don’t Forget Your Manners 5
Rule #4: Schedule Your Interview with
Plenty of Time to Prepare 6
SECTION TWO
The Goof-Up: Being Unprepared 9
Rule #5: Research the Company 11
Rule #6: Use Your Network as You Research the Company 13
Rule #7: Practice Before Each and Every Interview 15
Rule #8: Choose the Right Thing to Wear 17
Rule #9: Make the 12 Hours before the Interview Count 20
Rule #10: First Impressions Are Important 22
Rule #11: Show up on Time 23
SECTION THREE
The Goof-Up: Right Information,
Wrong Interview Format 25
Rule #12: The Informational or Networking Interview 27
Rule #13: The Human Resources Screening Interview 31
Rule #14: The One-on-One Interview 33
Rule #15: The Repeat Performance Interview 36
Rule #16: The Group Interview 38
Rule #17: The Campus or Job Fair Interview 41
Rule #18: The Panel Interview 43
Rule #19: The Second Interview 45
Rule #20: The Off-Site Interview 46
Rule #21: The Phone Interview 48
SECTION FOUR
The Top Ten Interview Goof-Ups . . .
And How to Avoid Them 51
Rule #22: Be Prepared to Describe Your
Experiences in a Compelling Manner 52
Rule #23: Control Your Nervous Habits 54
Rule #24: Tell the Truth 56
Rule #25: Answer Every Question Asked 58
Rule #26: Sell Yourself as You Answer Questions 59
Rule #27: Don’t Speak Ill of, or Belittle
Past Job Experiences 62
Rule #28: Ask Questions about the Company 64
Rule #29: Prepare a List of References 66
Rule #30: Know Your
Interview Etiquette 68
Rule #31: Avoid Engaging in Inappropriate Behavior 70
SECTION FIVE
The Ten Most Common Interview Questions. . .
And How to Give a Goof-Proof Answer 71
Rule #32: Tell Me about Yourself 73
Rule #33: How Would the Company Benefit
by Hiring You? 75
Rule #34: What Are You Looking to Achieve
in Your Next Position? 77
Rule #35: Tell Me about a Failure in Your Career 79
Rule #36: What Is the Most Difficult Thing
You Have Ever Accomplished? 81
Rule #37: What Are Your Strengths? 83
Rule #38: What Are Your Weaknesses? 85
Rule #39: Why Have You Chosen This Career Path? 87
Rule #40: Where Do You See Yourself
Five Years from Now? 89
Rule #41: Being Idealistic: What Is the Ideal Company
for You? The Ideal Job? The Ideal Boss? 93
SECTION SIX
The Goof-Up: Failing to Follow Through 97
Rule #42: Always Send a Thank-You Letter 99
Rule #43: Carefully Evaluate the Job Offer 101
Rule #44: Negotiating Tips 104
Rule #45: When and How to Say Yes to the Job Offer 107
Rule #46: Get All the Answers before
Signing on the Dotted Line 109
Rule #47: How to Say No to a Job Offer 111
Rule #31: Avoid Engaging in Inappropriate Behavior 70
SECTION FIVE
The Ten Most Common Interview Questions. . .
And How to Give a Goof-Proof Answer 71
Rule #32: Tell Me about Yourself 73
Rule #33: How Would the Company Benefit
by Hiring You? 75
Rule #34: What Are You Looking to Achieve
in Your Next Position? 77
Rule #35: Tell Me about a Failure in Your Career 79
Rule #36: What Is the Most Difficult Thing
You Have Ever Accomplished? 81
Rule #37: What Are Your Strengths? 83
Rule #38: What Are Your Weaknesses? 85
Rule #39: Why Have You Chosen This Career Path? 87
Rule #40: Where Do You See Yourself
Five Years from Now? 89
Rule #41: Being Idealistic: What Is the Ideal Company
for You? The Ideal Job? The Ideal Boss? 93
SECTION SIX
The Goof-Up: Failing to Follow Through 97
Rule #42: Always Send a Thank-You Letter 99
Rule #43: Carefully Evaluate the Job Offer 101
Rule #44: Negotiating Tips 104
Rule #45: When and How to Say Yes to the Job Offer 107
Rule #46: Get All the Answers before
Signing on the Dotted Line 109
Rule #47: How to Say No to a Job Offer 111
SECTION
SEVEN: RESOURCES 113
Appendix A
Salary and Benefits Considerations 113
Appendix B
Effective Action Words and Power Phrases 116
Appendix C
Online and Print Resources 118
Appendix A
Salary and Benefits Considerations 113
Appendix B
Effective Action Words and Power Phrases 116
Appendix C
Online and Print Resources 118
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