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Informationen zum Autor Rebecca Corfield is a writer and expert on career development, management and presentation. A former President of the Institute of Career Guidance, she is in demand as a coach and trainer. Rebecca is also the author of the best-selling titles, Successful Interview Skills , Preparing the Perfect CV , Preparing the Perfect Job Application (all published by Kogan Page).For more information visit her website: www.rebeccatee.com Klappentext Everyone at some point in their life will have to attend an interview. Whether they are applying for a job, a promotion, a training programme or even a college course, the fact remains that a questioning process will occur and the need to create a good impression is essential. Now in its fifth edition, this extremely useful guide shows you how to portray professionalism and confidence and take control of the interview process. Breaking the process down into accessible steps, Rebecca Corfield identifies the ways in which you can prepare for an interview, providing example questions and advice on how to answer them. There are also tips on what employers are looking for, how to make a presentation during an interview and vital information on how you should present yourself so that you make a good and lasting impression. Zusammenfassung An essential guide which looks at every aspect of the interview process including: what employers are looking for! creating a positive first impression and how to answer tough interview questions. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 The interview What is an interview?Types of interviewOther assessment methodsWhy do interviews take place?What happens in an interview?What are interviews about?What leads to success in interviews? 2 What employers are looking forProviding proof that you are the right candidateThe most common mistakesDe-mystifying the interviewStressing your contribution 3 Planning and preparation Importance of planning and preparationYour view of yourselfHow you see the employerResearchAnalysing the jobHow to find out moreAreas of likely questioningMind the gap! Covering up your weak spotsMaximising your strengthsGolden rulesWhich questions to ask? 4 Creating the best impression The importance of personal imageCreating a positive first impressionAppearanceBehaviourConfidencePositive mental attitudeThe journeyVoiceControlling nerves 5 Making a presentation Giving a presentationTypes of presentationPreparing a presentationRehearsing your presentationUsing visual aids 6 Answering interview questions Examples of interview questions and answersDealing with tricky situationsInternal vacanciesMoney 7 Bringing it all together Step-by-step checklistLearning from experienceOther sources of help ...
