Overview

‘This book empowered me to be myself and boosted my confidence.’ L.E., Senior Communications Officer Learn winning responses to tricky questions and turn tough interviews into triumphs! Anxious about answering interview questions? Applied psychologist and recruitment expert Ceri Roderick shares the key skills you need to excel at interviews, whether online or face to face. Designed to boost your confidence and help you feel in control, this useful handbook includes all the information you need to prepare for any interview scenario, including those challenging competency-based questions. Packed with practice questions, model answers and expert tips on impressing prospective employers, inside you'll find: Key guidance on preparing for online job interviews Accessible and actionable advice for job seekers at all levels Practical strategies for answering a range of interview questions Top tips on building rapport and presenting yourself to best advantage This indispensable resource will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to ace your interview and secure your dream job.

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Author:   Ceri Roderick
Publisher:   Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Trotman
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
ISBN:  

9781911724131

ISBN 10:   1911724134
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   20 September 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  General ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

CONTENTS Introduction How to navigate this book Chapter 1: What is a Competency and What is a Competency-based Interview? Competencies Structured competency-based interviews What is the structure and process of the interview? How will the interview be conducted? Why are competency-based interviews used at all? What is the interviewer looking for? Chapter 2: Preparing for the Interview Researching the organisation/department Where to find information Under their competencies/criteria: what are they looking for? Researching the interview situation itself On-line, remote interviews Dealing with questions on CVs and work history Researching yourself: assets and risks Chapter 3: During the Interview The interview situation itself Building rapport Being authentic and credible The way you answer your questions Closing the interview The parting shot Chapter 4: Task-based Questions: Example Interview Answers Recognising task-based questions Preparing to respond to task-based questions Example interview questions Entry level jobs Graduate/trainee management level Middle management level Senior management level Chapter 5: Thought-based Questions: Example Interview Answers Recognising thought-based questions Preparing to respond to thought-related questions Example interview questions Entry level jobs Graduate/trainee management Middle management Senior management Further practice questions Chapter 6: People-based Questions: Example Interview Answers What are employers looking for in terms of people skills? Recognising people-based questions Preparing to respond to people-based questions Example interview questions Entry level jobs Graduate/trainee management level Middle management level Senior management level Chapter 7: Non-competency-based Questions - but Still Tough! Dealing with non-competency-based questions CV and chronology questions Knowledge-based questions Hypothetical questions Vague or general questions Self-evaluation, self-disclosure and motivation questions Chapter 8: Trouble Shooting Before the interview During the interview Chapter 9: And Finally...

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Ceri Roderick is an applied psychologist who has designed dozens of recruitment processes for major companies and government organisations. Ceri is Emeritus Partner at Pearn Kandola, a leading business psychology consultancy.

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