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At some point, most people have been caught off guard by tough interview questions. This book helps readers take charge of the situation! In Acing the Interview, the employment expert Dr. Phil called “the best of the best” gives job seekers candid advice for answering even the most unexpected questions, including:

* You really don’t have as much experience as we would like — why should we hire you?
* How many hours in your previous jobs did you have to work each week to get everything done?
* What do you consider most valuable — a high salary, job recognition, or advancement?
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Looking for a job is never fun, but Lorne Epstein s You re Hired makes it as light as can be. His casual approach is relaxing and engaging in a way that brings out the brighter side of the job search. You re Hired is a fast read, too, which is good because when you re sharpening your interview skills to land a better job time isn t a luxury. You re Hired takes the reader through tips and tweaks that help job seekers let their true passions resonate so interviewers follow through on offering a job. Lorne s inside info from years of working as a professional recruiter are illuminating as well the book offers many insights into what interviewers simply disregard and what intangible issues matter the most. (more…)

Writing That Works is unique among business and professional writing textbooks. The book’s advice on the writing process, abundant workplace samples, guidance on working to deadline, and practical assignments all draw on the author team’s real-world and academic experiences. Honed by the suggestions and contributions of more than a hundred teachers and writers over nine editions, Writing That Works is an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners of business and professional communication. Streamlined for ease of use, packed with fresh examples and assignments, and now available for course management systems, Writing That Works works better than ever before. (more…)

Here’s the book that speaks to millions of individuals who have difficult but promising backgrounds. It examines how to best prepare to answer sensitive job interview questions. Shows how to provide honest and positive answers that demonstrate you are the most promising candidate despite your background.
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Economic uncertainty, a flat market, and corporate downsizing have created an enormous pool of talented job candidates and allowed interviewers to be more selective than ever before. In the past, one or two interviews per candidate were the norm. Now firms average five to ten interviews with an applicant before making a hiring decision. You’ve Got the Interview…Now What? is a companion to Brenda Greene’s popular book, Get the Interview Every Time. (more…)