Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases That Succinctly Demonstrate Your Skills, Your Experience and Your Value in Any Interview Situation Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases That Succinctly Demonstrate Your Skills, Your E

by Martin, Carole

• ISBN13: 9780071449823
• ISBN10: 0071449825
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-21
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

The words you use to express yourself say more about you than you realize. This is especially true in a job interview. Yet when it comes to interviews many job seekers feel nervous and tongue-tied. What they need are ready-to-use phrases to show they have the skills and experience to excel in the position.In Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview, job seekers get hundreds of precise answers to the questions they are sure to be asked.The author of Boost Your Interview IQ, Carole Martin provides job seekers with hundreds of ready-to-use and exact phrases that will give them the edge over their competition. Using her experience as a career consultant, she gives readers the answers that hiring managers want to hear. Job seekers will receive the best answers to a wide range of questions, including:bull; icebreaker questions and questions about previous experiencebull; questions employers ask about the specific skills they want in a new hire, such as the willingness to take initiative, the experience to solve complex problems, and the ability to work with othersbull; the tough questions-like getting fired from a previous job or having a poor relationship with your boss-that are sure to come upbull; job-specific questions for positions found in most industries, such as sales, finance, customer support, administrative, and other common areasbull; questions that are asked specifically during interviews for management positionsReaders also receive exercises and resources to help job seekers further prepare for their big day. Throughout the book, Martin discusses words to avoid and provides proven tips on showing how you are the best candidate for the job. The precise words and phrases in this book become a secret weapon that any job seeker can use to outshine their competition and to get the job of their dreams.

Author Biography

Carole Martin is the president of TheInterviewCoach.com, a career consulting practice.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction	xiii
Part One: Getting Ready for the Interview	1	(24)
Chapter One: How to Use Perfect Phrases to Land Your Dream Job	3	(22)
The Words You Use Send a Strong Message	3	(6)
Finding the Key Words and Phrases for Your Position	9	(4)
Using the Job Description to Prepare Your Perfect Phrases	13	(3)
Top Eight Word Mistakes Candidates Make in Job Interviews	16	(5)
Preparing for Follow-Up Questions	21	(1)
Exercise for Preparing for Follow-Up Questions	22	(1)
Getting Ready for Success	23	(2)
Part Two: Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview: General Questions	25	(110)
Chapter Two: Who You Are and What You Know	27	(22)
Breaking the Ice	28	(3)
Getting to Know You	31	(3)
Past Experiences	34	(2)
Career Goals	36	(2)
Industry Savvy	38	(3)
Position Savvy	41	(3)
Strengths	44	(3)
Uniqueness	47	(2)
Chapter Three: Skill Sets	49	(52)
Creativity	51	(3)
Communications	54	(3)
Strategic Thinking	57	(2)
Assertiveness	59	(3)
Negotiations	62	(2)
Problem Solving	64	(3)
Analysis	67	(3)
Adaptability	70	(3)
Ability to Work with Others	73	(3)
Meeting Deadlines	76	(3)
Decisiveness	79	(3)
Initiative	82	(3)
Flexibility	85	(3)
Organizational Skills	88	(3)
Ability to Learn on the Job	91	(3)
Prioritizing	94	(3)
Time Management	97	(4)
Chapter Four: The Difficult Questions	101	(34)
Dealing with Conflict	102	(3)
Handling Crises	105	(4)
Past Career Baggage	109	(3)
Getting Fired	112	(3)
Working for a Problem Company	115	(3)
Problems with Previous Boss	118	(3)
Lacking Experience	121	(3)
Taking Risks	124	(3)
Physical Disabilities	127	(3)
References	130	(3)
Salary	133	(2)
Part Three: Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview: Specific Types of Jobs	135	(28)
Chapter Five: Perfect Phrases for Executive Management	137	(8)
Leadership	138	(1)
Management Style	139	(1)
Keeping Abreast of Current Business	140	(1)
Financial Savvy	141	(2)
The Big Picture	143	(2)
Chapter Six: Perfect Phrases for Managers	145	(8)
Decision Making	146	(2)
Delegation	148	(1)
Motivating Others	149	(2)
Communication Style	151	(1)
Ability to Influence Others	152	(1)
Chapter Seven: Perfect Phrases for Supervisors	153	(10)
Supervising Others	154	(1)
Handling Personnel Problems	155	(2)
Follow-Through	157	(2)
Initiating	159	(2)
Problem Solving	161	(2)
Part Four: Final Preparations	163
Chapter Eight: Exercises for the Perfect Phrase	165	(1)
Quiz: Writing Your Own Perfect Phrases	165	(4)
Answers	169	(4)
Your Position-Your Words	173