<p><em>INTERVIEW with DESIRE and GET HIRED! </em>is an educational and entertaining interview book about <em>how to get the job you want - </em>your heart's desire, your dream job! </p><p>The authors offer six successful steps to win the job. Each step is designed to help you ace the interview, sell yourself, and get your dream job. Along with helpful interview tips, this interview book also offers strategies for career planning, ideas for developing your personal brand, information on how to prepare for an interview and how to interview for a job, resume writing tips, and other unique ways to sell yourself to an employer during the interview process.</p><h4><strong>How to Interview for a Job - Top Interview Questions and Answers</strong></h4><p>Your interviewer asks, "Why should we hire you?"</p><p>How would you answer this question? Are you answering it correctly?</p><p>This popular interview question has been around for years. Answering it correctly requires a deep understanding of four things: the company, its products, the interviewer, and most importantly, you. </p><p>It also requires you to make a pitch. Maybe you are not a salesperson. That doesn't matter; you still have something of value to sell... YOU! To <em>get the job you</em> <em>want</em>, you need to realize you are valuable, and the education, skills, and connections you offer to a potential employer are also worthwhile. Learn how to transfer these skills and abilities into a marketable product that employers will <em>want </em>to hire.</p><h4><strong>Interview Guide for Job Seekers</strong></h4><p>For over two decades, the authors, Denise and Randy Wilkerson, have coached thousands of job seekers and candidates on how to prepare for an interview and how to interview for a job. Now, you can take an in-depth look at their step-by-step interview guide, too!</p><p><em>INTERVIEW with DESIRE and GET HIRED!</em> was written for job seekers looking to make their next great career move. The book provides a simple six-step, easy-to-follow plan to use before, during, and after the interview. Functioning as an interview guide, it offers information to both new graduates and career professionals on how to plan a career, as well as assistance during times of change, such as reductions-in-force (RIF's), lay-offs, and downsizings. </p><p>The authors use the word, "DESIRE," as an acronym to carefully explain and help you remember their six-step plan. Through each step, you will learn how to sell yourself by showcasing your skills, character, accomplishments, and enthusiasm during the interview process which will help you gain a competitive advantage over other candidates. </p><p><em>INTERVIEW with DESIRE and GET HIRED! </em>offers a variety of topics related to interview preparation including how to write a resume, how to interview for a job, how to answer top interview questions, and how to sell yourself during an interview.</p><h4><strong>How to Get the Job You <em>Want</em> with the Six Successful Steps of DESIRE</strong></h4><p>As the owner of one of the nation's leading executive search firms, Denise Wilkerson, along with her business partner and husband, Randy Wilkerson, have created an informative interview guide to assist you throughout the entire interview and hiring process. Their industry knowledge, years of experience, passion for assisting job seekers, and occasional humor will energize you to revamp your career goals.</p>
Denise Wilkerson is the founder and CEO of Global Edge Recruiting(R), a premier executive search and recruitment firm. Born in NYC and raised in a small town in Missouri, Denise started her career in nursing -first in oncology, where she worked in the hospital as a staff nurse, and then for a hospice where she managed a team of nurses. After managing a large women's healthcare clinic for a local hospital, she decided to start her own business and opened Global Edge Recruiting(R) in 1997. Since that time, Denise has assisted hundreds of Fortune 500 and small start-up companies by recruiting their top talent and assisting them with day-to-day human resources and organizational development needs. On a professional note, Denise has a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, as well as a Master's in Human Resource Development and a Senior Professional Human Resources certification (SPHR). Her love for innovative medical products and devices, as well as her passion for assisting individuals with career development led her to healthcare recruitment.
Randy Wilkerson is the Vice-President of Recruitment Services at Global Edge Recruiting(R), a premier executive search and recruitment firm. A native of Springfield, Missouri, Randy is the son of two educators. His mother was a teacher and high school counselor in the Springfield area and his father was a high school principal and state representative. Growing up, his parents emphasized the importance of education, something that has stuck with him throughout life. While attending Missouri State University, Randy received his a teaching certification in business and general science, along with his undergraduate degree in both marketing and management. Later, he completed his Master's of Business Administration at Webster University. He has a private pilot's license and a real estate broker's license. Randy loves to educate others along with being in front of a group. Early in his career, he taught adult education courses in real estate. Randy Wilkerson joined Global Edge Recruiting in 2007 as Vice President, Executive Search and Recruitment. Prior to joining Global Edge, Randy was a successful sales representative. He worked for several Fortune 500 companies including Xerox Corporation, Roche Pharmaceuticals and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a division of Johnson and Johnson. Randy 's extensive background in sales and marketing assists clients in the recruitment and development of sales teams. Personally, Randy is known for his sense of humor which is evident in many of his writings. He is also very technical, and enjoys a good repair challenge. He rebuilds old jukeboxes and pinball machines for fun. In addition to these hobbies, he likes to spend time at the lake and working on the family's ranch.
