Succeeding Interviews.pdf

THE

SUCCEEDING AT

INTERVIEWS POCKETBOOK

By Peter English

Drawings by Phil Hailstone

“A practical, easy-to-read guide that debunks some of the myths about selection

processes. Reading it will guarantee all candidates a better chance of success!”

Marita Brown, National Programme Lead, Graduate Schemes, NHS

Leadership Centre

"After reading this book the challenge will be knowing which jobs to turn down!"

Octavius Black, Managing Director, The Mind Gym

Published by:

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This edition published 2004.

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from the British Library.

ISBN 1 903776 07 4

Design, typesetting and graphics by efex ltd. Printed in U.K.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

IN THE INTERVIEW

Myths & reality about interviews;

what do interviewers look for?;

good and bad interviewers

Making an entrance; body

language; answering the

questions; questions you should

ask; when you know you are not

the perfect candidate; blowing

your own trumpet; four things to

avoid; the presentation

HOW TO BE THE

BEST-PREPARED CANDIDATE

Preparation that everyone will

do; preparation that gives you

the edge; what (not) to wear;

getting to the venue; at the venue;

the Hollywood attitude; controlling

your nerves

ASSESSMENT CENTRES

Introduction; group exercises;

in-trays or case studies; ability

tests; personality tests; role plays;

self-assessment

AFTERWARDS

If you are unsuccessful; staying

positive; ten tips to take away

I NTRODUCTION

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