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    Job Interview: Will These Mistakes Cost You The Job?
    Job Interview: Will These Mistakes Cost You The Job?
    Job Interview: Will These Mistakes Cost You The Job?
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    Job Interview: Will These Mistakes Cost You The Job?

    By Chase Jones

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    If you want to discover what employers want and how to avoid the mistakes that could cost you the job, then keep reading...

    This book will walk you through the most common mistakes made when applying for a job. This could be resume mistakes or how you answer the questionnaire on the application. You want to make sure that you get the interview so you can shine.

    Then we will look at mistakes made before you go into your interview. This means you have impressed them with your application, and you have received the call for an interview. Now comes the time for you to get ready for the actual interview. This will include how you dress and how you prepare for the interview.

    Then we will walk through some of the common mistakes made during the interview. These are probably the most important things to prepare for. You will learn that talking badly about your previous employer, no matter how bad he or she was, is a huge no-no, among other things.

    To wrap things up, we will look at examples of good and bad interviews so you can start to see what you should and should not do. If you are experienced in interviews, you may start noticing things that you have been doing that has cost you the job that you wanted.

    Lastly, to make sure that you are always prepared for a job interview, you will find a job interview checklist at the end of the book. This will help you make sure you have done everything possible to make the best first impression.

    By following the tips and ideas found within this book, you can improve your odds of landing your next job and impressing the interview panel. This book will help you to become a success.

    Here's just a tiny fraction of what's covered in this book:

    - What Do Employers Want?

    - Why Mistakes Can Cost You the Job

    - Common Mistakes Made When Applying for a Job

    - Common Mistakes Before the Interview

    - Common Mistakes During the Interview

    - Bad Interviews

    - Good Interviews

    - Job Interview Checklist

    - And much, much more

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChase Jones
    Release dateDec 26, 2019
    ISBN9781393487548

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      Job Interview - Chase Jones

      © Copyright 2019

      All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the author. Reviewers may quote brief passages in reviews.

      Disclaimer: No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, or transmitted by email without permission in writing from the publisher.

      While all attempts have been made to verify the information provided in this publication, neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for errors, omissions or contrary interpretations of the subject matter herein.

      This book is for entertainment purposes only. The views expressed are those of the author alone, and should not be taken as expert instruction or commands. The reader is responsible for his or her own actions.

      Adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, including international, federal, state and local laws governing professional licensing, business practices, advertising and all other aspects of doing business in the US, Canada, UK or any other jurisdiction is the sole responsibility of the purchaser or reader.

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      Introduction

      It is a pretty safe bet that everybody, at some point, is going to have to face a job interview. Whether it’s searching for your first job after graduation, looking for new opportunities, or heading back to work after taking some time off, you are going to have to go to an interview. The most important step in getting a job is the interview. You might get noticed with an amazing resume, but the impression you make during the interview is what will make sure that you get the job.

      There is no such thing as being too prepared for an interview. This includes researching the company to rehearsing the answers you can give, to the interview where practice is extremely important. Whether you are experienced or not, interviews are one of the most nerve-racking things you will ever do, and they can prevent very qualified people from getting the job.

      There are different parts of the interview process, and they are all just as important as the other. This includes the clothes you wear, the things you say, and what you do once it ends. This book is here to help answer all of the questions you may have when it comes to preparing for a job interview. Through studying the information in this book, you will gain the confidence that you need to make it through your interview process.

      This book will take you through every part of the interview process; before, during, and after. It also provides you with some vital information concerning what employers want and why simple mistakes will cost you the job.

      This book will walk you through the most common mistakes made when applying for a job. This could be resume mistakes or how you answer the questionnaire on the application. You want to make sure that you get the interview so you can shine.

      Then we will look at mistakes made before you go into your interview. This means you have impressed them with your application, and you have received the call for an interview. Now comes the time for you to get ready for the actual interview. This will include how you dress and how you prepare for the interview.

      Then we will walk through some of the common mistakes that are made during the interview. These are probably the most important things to prepare for. You will learn that talking badly about your previous employer, no matter how bad he or she was, is a huge no-no, among other things.

      To wrap things up, we will look at examples of good and bad interviews so that you can start to see what you should and should not do. If you are experienced in interviews, you may start noticing things that you have been doing that has cost you the job that you wanted.

      Lastly, to make sure that you are always prepared for a job interview, you will find a job interview checklist at the end of the book. This will help you make sure you have done everything possible to make the best first impression.

      By following the tips and ideas found within these pages, you can improve your odds of landing your next job and impressing the interview panel. This book will help you to become a success.

      What Do Employers Want?

      One of the main things people want to find out before an interview is what an employer is looking for, or what they want. The natural and simple answer is: leaders who can work well as part of a team.

      In 2016, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) released a survey on Job Outlook and over 80% of those who responded said that employers are looking for evidence of leadership skills on a person’s resume. Almost all of these people are also looking for candidates who can work on a team.

      Within the same survey, employers also said that a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and written communication skills are essential for a potential employee. Employers give more weight to verbal communication skills than they do quantitative or analytical skills.

      While hiring managers do look at your academic major, GPA, and extracurricular activities, leadership roles can help you to stand out amongst the other candidates.

      As Richard Branson said, Hiring the right people takes time, the right questions and a healthy dose of curiosity. What do you think is the most important factor when building your team? For us, it’s personality.

      While in an interview, the interviewer wants to get to know you. Your resume has told them everything that they need to know about your job skills, work history, and education. You will have to answer questions based on this information, but to blow them away, you have to speak beyond what is on your resume.

      Each company has its own ‘approaching the interview’ process. Some will ask everybody the same question while others have a more open approach, allowing the conversation to flow naturally. There are a few things, as an applicant, which you can do to make yourself stand out amongst the competition. These are the things that employers are looking to see:

      Understand the Company

      Never hire someone who knows less than you do about what he’s hired to do. – Malcolm Forbes

      The interviewer is going to want to know that you are familiar with the company. Before you sent in your resume, you should have researched the company to find out what it is that they do, how it’s structured, where it operates, and other bits of information. This information is helpful during the interview so that you can show them that you have the skills and knowledge needed for the job. They don’t want to hear generic answers to their questions; instead, tailor your response to show them how you would handle their company’s specific needs.

      It’s Yours to Lose

      Since the interviewer is looking to hire somebody who has your skills, and the process of hiring people takes up their time and takes them away from their regular duties, they typically come into the interview wanting to offer you the job. What you have to make sure you don’t do is provide them with a reason to change their minds.

      Show Success

      If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur. – Red Adair

      As long as you show the interviewer that you can work well with others, make sure you toot your own horn. They want to know about your success, especially those that relate to the position you are interviewing for. To make your life easier, make sure you come prepared with a few stories about things you have achieved.

      Are You Answering the Questions?

      While getting ready for your interview is excellent, and you should spend some time studying the kinds of questions that might be answered when it comes to the interview, you have to listen. Listen to what they ask and answer those questions. You don’t want to answer their question with a practiced answer that has nothing to do with what they asked.

      Make

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