The Job Interview Phrase Book

The Things to Say to Get You the Job You Want

By: Nancy Schuman

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In today?s tightening job market, the interview is a key stage. But too often in job interviews, candidates freeze and can?t find the words they need to make the best impression. Now this clear, concise guide shows the best way to answer all the essential questions, such as: ? How do you get along with others at work? ?I value good support from my coworkers?? ? Where do you expect to be in five years? ?Working for this company in a position of responsibility?? ? What motivates you? ?I like working on a project all the way through, from conception to?? ? How do you manage your time? ?I put aside the start of the day for major projects, and then?? ? How do you solve a problem? ?I start by looking at all the possible causes?? Also included: A breakdown of phrases by industry, giving readers a leg up in some of the best job markets in today?s economy. In a competitive market, interview skills are among the most important advantages job seekers can have. This book shows readers how to hone those skills for success ? one word at a time. AUTHOR: Nancy Schuman is a vice president at Loyd Staffing and the author of several books, including The Everything Resume Book, 3rd Edition, Revising Your Resume; and From College to Career. She is the resident weekly Jobs and Careers columnist for the Long Island Press and she has written articles on careers for consumer publications. *

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Introduction	p. vii
Preparing for the Interview	p. 1
Preparing to Answer Questions	p. 2
The First Defining Moments	p. 3
Starting Off on the Right Foot	p. 4
Set a Tone	p. 5
Discussing Your Skills and Experience	p. 8
Key Skills and Abilities	p. 9
Interpersonal Skills	p. 17
Creativity and Leadership Skills	p. 23
Problem-Solving Ability	p. 31
Personal Questions	p. 34
Describing Your Achievements	p. 42
Professional and Personal Accomplishments	p. 43
Contributions You've Made	p. 48
Challenges You've Overcome	p. 54
Recognition and Rewards You've Received	p. 59
Explaining Your Goals and Interests	p. 63
Long-and Short-Term Goals	p. 64
Interest in Your Chosen Career	p. 68
Personal Interests, Hobbies, and Activities	p. 73
Showcasing Why YouÆre a Good Fit	p. 80
Business Sense and Personal Character	p. 80
Why You Want the Job	p. 89
What YouÆd Bring to the Company	p. 92
Your Past Work Experiences	p. 99
Highlighting Your Ambition and Knowledge	p. 107
Why You Chose This Industry	p. 108
What You Know about the Company	p. 110
Why You Want to Work Here	p. 117
What Your Career Plans Are	p. 122
How You Would Contribute	p. 127
Providing Details about Your Education	p. 135
Why You Chose Your Major	p. 135
Why You Chose Your School	p. 138
Courses You Took and Grades	p. 139
Extracurricular Activities and Internships	p. 142
What You Gained from Your College Experience	p. 144
Navigating Hard-to-Answer Questions	p. 149
Discussing Frustrations and Failures	p. 149
Special Situations	p. 158
Illegal Questions	p. 174
Asking Your Own Questions	p. 182
Why the Job Is Open	p. 183
Job Responsibilities	p. 184
Opportunities for Advancement	p. 185
Who Your Supervisor Is	p. 185
Company History and Growth	p. 186
Questions Not to Ask	p. 188
Industry-Specific Buzz Words and Phrases	p. 190
Accounting and Finance	p. 190
Administrative	p. 192
Biotechnological and Pharmaceuticals	p. 194
Communications	p. 196
Computers and Mathematics	p. 197
Engineering	p. 200
Executive and Managerial	p. 201
Government	p. 203
Health and Medical	p. 205
Insurance	p. 208
Legal and Protective Services	p. 210
Retail	p. 212
Science	p. 214
Technical	p. 216
Transportation and Travel	p. 218
Thank-You Letters	p. 221
Resources	p. 226
Glossary	p. 236
Index	p. 245
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