Best Answers To The 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions

Picking up where his bestseller (over 55,000 sold) 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions left off, Matthew DeLuca along with Nanette DeLuca take job seekers to the next level of job-search effectiveness by arming them with more valuable lessons, tips, and rules for acing any interview. Emphasizing the interpersonal aspects of the interview process, they draw on their unique experiences as job placement professionals to provide powerful insights into what interviewers look for in a job seeker and how to give it to them. Organized around question categories for quick-reference, and packed with real-life success stories and the candid observations of job placement professionals, this book tells readers what they need to know about: - How to stand out from the rest and get an interview - Understanding the rationale behind different types of questions - Fielding “curve balls,” stress producers, and illegal questions - Mastering the virtual interview

MORE answers to MORE questions than any other interviewing guide. Sell yourself with style and win the interview game! The most crucial part of your job search is knowing how to respond to the toughest interview questions ù because the best candidate doesn't necessarily get the job....the best interviewee does! In Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions, career expert Matthew J. DeLuca reveals the secret agenda behind every kind of question interviewers ask, and prepares you to answer them all. Never again be at loss for words when an interviewer hits you with an icebreaker...thought provoker...curve ball...stress tester...and even an illegal question that shouldnÆt be asked but needs an answer.

The most crucial part of any job search is knowing how to respond to the toughest interview questions, because it's not necessarily the best candidate who gets the job it's the best interviewee! In Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions, career experts Matthew and Nanette DeLuca reveal the secret motivation behind every kind of question an interviewer asks, and prepares you to answer them all. Never again be at loss for words when an interviewer hits you with an icebreaker, thought provoker, curve ball, stress tester, or even an illegal question that shouldn t be asked but must be answered. Today, it's more important than ever to have the right answers at your fingertips, because with hundreds of candidates for every job opening, every word counts. It's important to sound more flexible, and less overtly curious about opportunities for promotion or advancement, than it has been in the past. Also, many more candidates are coming from a position of unemployment. The DeLucas address how to explain gaps on your resume, how to gracefully address a lost job, what to say when they ask what you re looking for, and how to tactfully discuss salary requirements. They teach you to take control of the image you present, avoid traps, and come out on top in these tough times.

This useful resource will help you gain a storehouse of sample interview answers that consistently highlight your ability in these areas. Employers today are using increasingly tough interview questions to evaluate candidates based on key competencies and determine how well they think on their feet. To stand out in these competency-based interviews, job seekers must be prepared with situation-specific examples and answers to questions that highlight their accomplishments, knowledge, and abilities--and clearly display how all three meet their potential employers’ needs. In 201 Knockout Answers to Tough Interview Questions, you’ll learn the five core competencies most interviewers are looking for: individual responsibility (decisiveness, independence, flexibility, career goals); managerial skills (leadership, delegation, strategic planning); motivational factors (ambition, initiative); analytical skills (problem solving, attention to detail); and people skills (teamwork, communication, customer service) Featuring fill-in-the-blank exercises and a plethora of traditional and quirky interview questions to help you prepare, this powerful book will help you get noticed by key players during the interview process--no matter what questions get thrown your way.

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Answers that will get you hired—from the bestselling interview guide, now completely updated! In today's job market, there are thousands of qualified candidates battling it out for a few jobs. Beat out the competition and learn how to give the best interview with Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions—the essential job-seeking weapon you need to answer the thought-provoking or unexpected questions that potential employers use to weed out candidates. Career experts, Matthew and Nanette DeLuca, coach you through every possible question you'll encounter, along with the secret motivation behind them—including those you may not want to be asked but must answer. In this updated edition, you'll learn how to: Gracefully address a lost job Tactfully discuss salary requirements Take control of the interview With Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions, you'll never be at a loss for words on any interview. Matt DeLuca, SPHR (New York, NY) is a Senior Consultant with the Management Resource Group, Inc. Matt is also the author/coauthor of 24 Hours to the Perfect Interview, Get a Job in 30 Days or Less, and Perfect Phrases for Negotiating Salary and Job Offers. Nanette DeLuca (New York, NY) is a Principal with the Management Resource Group, Inc., and coauthor of 24 Hours to the Perfect Interview, Get a Job in 30 Days or Less, and Perfect Phrases for Negotiating Salary and Job Offers.