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Book SynopsisBoost your confidence, ace your interview, and get the job Job Interviewing For Dummies will teach you how to prepare for your next job interview, deal with tough questions, and gain the tools and skills to interview with confidence and poise. This book offers a structured, step-by-step approach for succeeding in virtual and in-person interviews. You'll find information, strategies, and examples to empower you to present your best self to potential employers. Learn how to anticipate and prepare for the most likely questions, regardless of your level or industry, and be prepared for anythingan interview on short notice, explaining gaps on your resume, changing careers, and beyond. With examples and stories from the interview trenches, this friendly Dummies guide will help you breathe new life into your job search. Gain the poise you need to own the interview room (or the video chat)Brush up on your interview skills if you haven't done this in a whileCome prepared with impressive answers
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Learning to Ace Any Job Interview 3
Chapter 1: Accelerating Your Career with Interview Skills 5
Chapter 2: Understanding the New World of Interviewing 17
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Players and the Rules 53
Part 2: Using the Big Interview Approach to Interview Preparation 87
Chapter 4: Understanding Your Mission 89
Chapter 5: Preparing to Impress 105
Chapter 6: “Tell Me About Yourself” 117
Part 3: Acing Common Questions 133
Chapter 7: “Why Do You Want to Work Here?” 135
Chapter 8: “What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?” 145
Chapter 9: “Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?” 161
Chapter 10: “Why Are You Looking for a New Role Now?” 167
Chapter 11: Mastering Behavioral Questions 177
Chapter 12: Answering Tricky Questions 193
Chapter 13: Asking Smart Questions 211
Part 4: Pulling Everything Together 221
Chapter 14: Your Interview Success Plan 223
Chapter 15: Mastering Nonverbal Communications 249
Chapter 16: Overcoming Common Interview Challenges 277
Part 5: The Part of Tens 303
Chapter 17: Ten Interview Tips from Hiring Managers 305
Chapter 18: Ten Red Flags You’re Interviewing at a Toxic Workplace 315
Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Landing More Interviews 323
Index 331
