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    Next-Day Job Interview: Prepare Tonight and Get the Job Tomorrow, Second Edition

    • Next-Day Job Interview: Prepare Tonight and Get the Job Tomorrow, Second Edition

    • By: Dick Gaither; Michael Farr

    • Publisher: JIST Publishing

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    • Print ISBN-13: 978-1-59357-604-2

    • Pages in Print Edition: 192

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    Overview

    Proven interview advice in seven quick chapters on self-assessment, company research, key questions, plus a system for answering any question.

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    Table of Contents

     

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    Cover Page

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    Title Page

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    Copyright Page

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    This Short, Small Book Can Make a Big Difference

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    Table of Contents

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    1 Token    A Brief Introduction to Using This Book
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    What’s in This Book

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    Are You Ready for an Interview?

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    1 Token    Chapter 1: Quick and Essential Tips for Tomorrow’s Interview

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    Eight Common Interview Formats
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    The Preliminary Screening Interview

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    The Panel Interview

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    The Stress Interview

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    The Structured (Competency-Based) Interview

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    The Behavioral Interview

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    The Social Interview

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    The Unstructured Interview

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    The Technical Interview

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    Eleven Important Actions for Interview Success
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    Make a Positive Impression

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    Communicate Your Most Marketable Skills

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    Use Control Statements to Your Advantage

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    Anticipate the Types of Questions You’ll Be Asked

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    Ask Good Questions

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    Help Employers Know Why They Should Hire You

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    Close the Interview Properly

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    Be Ready to Negotiate

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    Be Competitive... with Style

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    Follow Up After the Interview

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    Use a Three-Step Process for Answering Most Interview Questions

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    The Prove It Technique

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    Key Points: Chapter 1

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    1 Token    Chapter 2: Knowing Yourself and What You Can Do

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    Learn the Three Types of Skills
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    Self-Management Skills

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    Transferable Skills

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    Job-Related Skills

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    Identify Your Skills
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    Identify Your Self-Management Skills and Personality Traits

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    Identify Your Transferable Skills

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    Identify Your Job-Related Skills

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    Key Points: Chapter 2

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    1 Token    Chapter 3: Researching the Industry, Company, Job, and Interviewer

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    Industry Research
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    Written Publications to Help You Find Out About Industries

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    Encyclopedia of Associations

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    Industry Research on the Internet

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    Company and Cultural Research

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    Company Research
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    Essential Questions Your Research Must Answer

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    Online Company Research Sites

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    Job Task Analysis Research
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    What to Ask

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    Where to Look

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    Key Points: Chapter 3

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    Chapter 4: Answering Key Interview Questions

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    A Baker’s Dozen of the Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions—and How to Answer Them
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    Question #1: “Could You Tell Me a Little About Yourself?”

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    Question #2: “Why Do You Want to Work Here?”

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    Question #3: “What Do You Know About the Company?”

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    Question #4: “Why Are You Leaving (Or Why Did You Leave) Your Last Job?”

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    Question #5: “What Is Your Biggest Weakness?”

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    Question #6: “What Are Your Major Strengths?”

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    Question #7: “Why Should I Hire You?”

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    Question #8: “What Are Your Plans for the Future?”

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    Question #9: “What Are Your Pay Expectations?”

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    Question #10: “What Will Your Former Employers or Coworkers Say About You?”

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    Question #11: “How Does Your Previous Experience Relate to This Job?”

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    Question #12: “Why Did You Select This Line of Work, Career Path, or Field?”

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    Question #13: “Could You Tell Me About Your Personal Situation?”

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    100 Other Frequently Asked Interview Questions

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    Key Points: Chapter 4

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    1 Token    Chapter 5: Handling Tough Interview Questions and Unusual Situations

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    Dealing with Illegal Questions
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    Know the Laws Protecting You from Discrimination

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    A Few Options for Handling Illegal Questions

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    Common Areas Covered by Illegal Questions

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    Answer Open-Ended Questions Effectively

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    Help with Specific Problem Situations
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    Gaps in Your Work History

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    Being Fired

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    Changing Careers or Applying Job History Unrelated to Your Current Job Objective

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    Recently Moved

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    Military Experience

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    Negative References

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    Criminal Record

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    Sensitive Questions About Your Personal Situation or Status
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    Too Old

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    Overqualified/Too Much Experience

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    Too Young

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    New Graduate/Not Enough Experience

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    Issues Related to Women

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    Issues Related to Men

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    Sexual Preference

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    Racial or Ethnic Minorities

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    Disability-Related Issues

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    Some Other Tricky Questions

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    Behavioral Questions

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    Interview Techniques Employers Use to Psych You Out

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    Key Points: Chapter 5

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    1 Token    Chapter 6: How to Close the Interview and Leave a Lasting Impression
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    Six Goals for the End of the Interview

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    Methods for Making a Big Final Impression
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    The Call-Back Close

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    The JIST Card®: A Mini Resume and a Powerful Job Search Tool

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    Key Points: Chapter 6

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    1 Token    Chapter 7: Following Up After the Interview
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    What to Do as Soon as You Get Home

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    The Importance of Thank-You Notes
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    Three Times When You Should Definitely Send Thank-You Notes—and Why

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    Seven Quick Tips for Writing Thank-You Notes

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    A Thank-You Note on Steroids

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    Follow-Up Letters

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    Follow-Up Phone Calls

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    1 Token    Chapter 8: Negotiating Your Salary
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    Salary Negotiation Mistakes

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    How to Delay Discussion of Pay Until It Matters
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    Only Talk Money with the Money People

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    What Is Your Current Compensation?

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    What Are Your Salary Requirements?

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    How Much Do You Need to Live On?

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    Four Rules of Salary Negotiation
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    Rule #1: Talk Money Only After an Employer Wants You

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    Rule #2: Know the Probable Salary Range in Advance

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    Rule #3: Bracket the Salary Range

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    Rule #4: Don’t Say No Too Soon

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    What to Say When an Offer Is Made
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    The Offer Is Not What You Want

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    The Offer Is Reasonable

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    They Offer, You Want It—Now It’s Time to Negotiate!
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    Know Your Price

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    Playing the Negotiation Game

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    Ending the Negotiation

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    Get the Job Offer in Writing

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    “Other Duties As Assigned”

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    Sources of Information on Salary and Wages
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    The Internet

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    Reference Books

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    Professional Associations

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    Local Information

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    1 Token    Appendix: Online Interviewing Resources
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    Interviewing Tips

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    Informational Interviews

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    Job and Industry Information

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    Company Information

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    Researching and Negotiating Salaries

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    Finding and Applying for Job Openings

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