Here is the inescapable truth about getting a job: the interview is almost all that matters. As for everything else - research, CVs, letters, phone calls - it's all here as backup for that crucial meeting. People who interview successfully are the people who are promoted faster, have increased self-esteem and move faster and higher on the corporate track than anyone else. Focusing on time-tested techniques that can move job applicants from a position of weakness and uncertainty to one of confidence and power, America's leading placement attorney, Jeffrey Allen, presents sound, step-by-step advice on the A to Z of successful interviewing.

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Contents Introduction CHAPTER I Résumé Roulette: How to Play the Game An incisive analysis of what works and how you can improve the odds of obtaining the all-important interview. Save your time until you learn the rules. CHAPTER II The Deep-Breath Phone Call: "I'll Call You!" Turning the tables on the old "Don't call me, I'll call you" routine is not only fun, it's essential! You will be shown exactly how to corner any interviewer. Soon your deep breaths will turn into sighs of relief as your calendar fills with interview appointments. CHAPTER III How to Schedule Interviews: Timing Is Everything (Almost) Develop a predictable, consistent interviewing pattern that will be like a radar screen tracking your progress. Constant biofeedback is occurring with all the precision of a homing torpedo. CHAPTER IV The Irresistible Interview: Twelve Steps to the Offer At the heart of our procedure is restricting the interviewer's freedom of choice. You will be taught the most potent techniques ever written to receive offers on the spot. As you read, you will know that it works and why. CHAPTER V The Interrogation Interview: Hope It Happens Powerful "can openers" to pry open the armor of even the most hostile interviewer and turn stress into success. CHAPTER VI The Second Time Around: Once More with Feeling Learn the two roads that second interviews take and why. The shortcuts are in your road map, so you can make it to your new home in time. CHAPTER VII Salary Requirements? "More!" The title really says it all. You'll be surprised at the change in strategy but amazed at the results. It's hardball and we're pitching! CHAPTER VIII References into Testimonials: Lovers Never Say Good-bye A unique system for identifying and developing your secret weapon. Your homework is simple and can mean the difference between unrequited love and marriage. CHAPTER IX The Better Letter: Follow-up into Follow-through Writing a follow-up letter and writing one that gets you hired are two different things. If you are using form letters and getting them in reply, you'd better reform. You'll learn exactly what to use and how to use it. CHAPTER X Job Hunting in the Internet Age: Untangling the Web Oh what a tangled Web they wove -- until now. Use the Internet to find jobs, respond to opportunities, research companies, and shop in the job market. Now you can capitalize on the vast amount of information on the Internet and avoid its many traps. CHAPTER XI The Experience Express Card: How to Leave Home with It It's time to cast aside all the myths about experience in our society and adopt a no-nonsense, no-waiting strategy to get it. CHAPTER XII Placement Services: The Job Intelligence Network Most people don't understand the function of placement services. Knowing the three basic types and how to use them is indispensable in switching your career to the fast track. They're the conductors; you're the engineer. CHAPTER XIII Looking While You're Still Employed: Isn't Everybody? You're measurably more marketable, secure, and confident while still employed. This is a distinct advantage in being hired if you understand how to keep your options open. Now you'll be shown how. CHAPTER XIV P.S. Soon You'll Be Hearing... A few final thoughts about where we've been and where we'll be going. The results will speak for themselves. Notes Bibliography... and Why In the microcosm of finding a job, you can learn important skills to direct your future. Here is some carefully selected material designed to assist. Index