The First 60 Seconds

Win the Job Interview Before It Begins

By: Daniel Burns

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Paperback | 1 May 2009 | Edition Number 1

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An innovative, number-based approach that gives the reader instant interviewing results.

In the first 60 seconds, interviewers can decide whether you will be moved to the top of the list... or dropped from consideration!

In today's crowded job market, The First 60 Seconds is an innovative book that shows job seekers how best to impress in that crucial first minute and gives strategies to constantly differentiate themselves from the competition. From preparing a credentials package to connecting with the interviewer, candidates will learn how to set themselves apart every time-especially essential with a 5% national unemployment rate.

Author Dan Burns has provided consulting and employee placement services to Fortune 500 companies for the past fourteen years. He'll show you how to tackle-
The 60 Days before the Interview
The Next 60 Minutes (after the First 60 Seconds)
The Close and the Follow-Up
The 60-Month Career Plan

Whether you're a new job-seeker or out on the market after years of steady employment, The First 60 Seconds gives you the best tools to win your next great career opportunity.

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"The reader who uses The First 60 Seconds as a step-by-step guidebook is likely to successfully differentiate him- or herself from the competition and, as a result, stand out as the best candidate for an appropriate position." - ForeWord

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Non-Fiction Self-Help, Personal Development & Practical Advice Advice on Careers & Achieving Success Education Careers Guidance Economics, Finance, Business and Management

Introduction: It All Happens in 60 Seconds	p. vii
The 60-Day Plan
Overview of the 60-Day Plan	p. 3
Assessing and Understanding Your Job and Career Market	p. 8
The Company Profile	p. 18
The Job Profile	p. 23
Your Personal Profile	p. 28
Your Professional Experience Inventory	p. 36
Preparing Your Credentials	p. 43
Presenting Your Credentials	p. 60
Arranging the Job Interview	p. 71
Honing Your Communication Skills	p. 81
Preparing for the Interview	p. 89
Dressing Up Your Image	p. 98
The First 60 Seconds
What You Can Accomplish in 60 Seconds	p. 109
The Final Countdown	p. 111
The First Look	p. 119
The Greeting	p. 125
The Relationship	p. 129
The First 60 Seconds: Final Thoughts and Considerations	p. 136
Managing the Next 60 Minutes
Setting the Stage for the Interview	p. 145
Summarize Your Qualifications	p. 155
Continue Developing a Relationship with the Interviewer	p. 166
Understand What's in It for You	p. 172
I'm Available! What's Next?	p. 179
The Close
Post-Interview Communications	p. 187
The Offer Letter and Employment Agreement	p. 201
Your First Day	p. 219
Your 60-Month Career Plan
The Future Begins Now	p. 227
Goals and Plans	p. 234
Prospecting for Career Growth and Opportunity	p. 246
Preparing Yourself for Your Next Career Opportunity	p. 258
The First 60 Seconds for Life	p. 262
Epilogue: The First 60 Seconds for Life	p. 267
List of Exhibits	p. 270
Index	p. 272
About the Author	p. 276
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