Power Interviews: Job–Winning Tactics from Fortune 500 Recruiters - Hardcover

Yeager, Neil M.; Hough, Lee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471521175 ISBN 13: 9780471521174

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1990

Synopsis

The Fortune 500 companies are known for their tough interviews and interviewing process. Former recruiter Hough and career specialist Yeager give information on how that process works and how to make it work for you in getting any job. Knowing what the interviewer is looking for in an answer gives the interviewee an edge. This book will show the interviewee how all questions fall into one of seven categories, which makes it easier to program answers, give the interviewer the information he/she is looking for and get the job.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Interviewing in today′s fiercely competitive job market can seem like walking through a minefield. New trends in corporate strategy and structure have led to dramatic changes in what employers look for in prospective employees and in the types of questions you will be asked during an interview.

In this revised and expanded edition of their bestselling career guide, two experienced counselors share their inside knowledge and the expert advice of Fortune 500 recruiters to equip you with the interviewing skills you need to land the job. Here′s where you′ll find:

• The key characteristics that leading companies look for in prospective employees and how to project them
• The fifty most frequently asked questions as well as detailed scripts of the best answers
• The Power Prep Strategy practice sessions to perfect your interview techniques
• Tips on positioning yourself during an interview how to convey your added value
• Strategies for power negotiating, overcoming differences with an interviewer, narrowing your job search and much more.

About the Author

NEIL YEAGER, Ed.D., is a partner in the Charter Oak Consulting Group, an organizational development company. His other books include CareerMap (Wiley). LEE HOUGH is President of the Document Team, a career development firm.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471521175
• ISBN 13: 9780471521174
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 226