Interview Speak : What Your Interviewer Really Wants to Know
Barbara Limmer
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Add to basketNeuware - Discover how to decipher the most important job interview questions so you can tell your interviewer what they really want to know.Interview Speak shows you how to ace job interviews by answering the questions behind the questions. Written for job seekers in any field, Interview Speak shows you how to draw on your own unique skillset and deliver answers that will make you stand out. In Interview Speak you ll learn how to: Break down questions from the interviewer s point of view Anticipate potential questions from a job description Develop authentic answers that make you stand out Navigate different interview stages Recognize and respond to different types of interview questions Ever felt like you needed a translation guide for a job interview Interview Speak is that book! From "what are your weaknesses" to "what salary are you looking for", "why did you leave your last job" to "what questions do you have", you ll learn what employers are looking for when they ask these questions and how to give the best answer for you. Have you ever left an interview thinking "nailed it!" and all you heard back was a short rejection What happened Didn t you say all the right things Here s the hard truth: probably not! Job recruiters, screeners, and interviewers speak their own language. If you want to know what they re really asking, you need to learn interview speak! About the book Interview Speak translates the most common, important, and difficult interview questions into plain English and reveals how to answer them effectively and authentically. Experienced interview coaches and employment consultants Barbara Limmer and Laura Browne decode dozens of interview transcripts including a few clueless responses that may seem all-too familiar. You ll learn to appear confident and qualified as you turn your good answers into great ones. What's inside An insider s perspective on the job interview Dozens of sample answers to common questions No canned replies develop your own authentic responses About the reader For job seekers in any field. About the author Barbara Limmer has personally coached thousands of professionals and executives from around the world. Laura Browne has extensive experience in leadership and management development, including time as Senior Director of Human Resources for a global tech company. Table of Contents Part 1 1 Welcome to Interview Speak Part 2 2 Common questions and special situations 3 Interpersonal skills questions 4 Perseverance skills, failures, and negative situations questions 5 Leadership, hiring, and motivating skills questions 6 Problem-solving, time management, negotiation, and change questions 7 Questions by job function Part 3 8 Not doing your homework, not being real, or leaving without 9 Not hearing the question, the whole question, and the heart of the question 10 Giving answers that sound good to you (but aren t) Part 4 11 Interview stages and translations before, during, and after 12 How to deal with bad interviewers (and really good ones) Part 5 13 Next steps A Interview questions by chapter B Questions to think about C Interview preparation checklist D Post-interview evaluation Get a free Elektronisches Buch (PDF or ePub) from Manning as well as access to the online liveBook format (and its AI assistant that will answer your questions in any language) when you purchase the print book.
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Nervous about tough interview questions? Many candidates know their resume but freeze when faced with tricky or unexpected queries. Interviews test not just knowledge but presence, clarity, and how well you understand what’s being asked. What if you could decode every question, respond with confidence, and walk into any interview knowing you are prepared? By learning the hidden language behind each question, you can turn uncertainty into calm, credible communication that leaves a lasting impression.
In Interview Speak, career advisors Barbara Limmer and Laura Browne combine decades of hiring experience into a practical soft-cover guide. Their proven methods have helped thousands of professionals worldwide secure offers.
The book dissects dozens of common, tricky, and curveball questions, showing what each really tests. Color graphics reveal subtext, while checklists walk you from preparation to follow-up. You’ll practice with annotated sample answers, then build your own.
Finish the last chapter able to decode any question, craft a clear story, and negotiate with calm authority. You will leave interviews knowing you impressed the decision makers.
Ideal for new graduates, career changers, and seasoned pros who refuse to wing their next interview.
Barbara Limmer and Laura Browne are veteran career strategists known for turning anxious candidates into confident hires. With global coaching and HR leadership experience, they bring straight talk, empathy, and humor to every page. They distill decades of hiring insight into actionable tools that help readers land the job.
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