Comments on: Book Review & Real Life Application: Winning Job Interviews

By: nghe nhin

nghe nhin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:13:07 +0000

that’s good idea. I used to submit an application to some companies but all failed. I agree with Peterson and i realize that this books is very good, perhaps it help me improve myseft. Thanks!

By: Do You Dave Ramsey?

Do You Dave Ramsey? — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:52:54 +0000

Fantastic review… thanks for sharing. I am on the job search myself and have been writting a little about my experience.

However, interviewing is one of the areas in which I need the most assistance. I believe I’ll be picking up this book for more and more tips.

I especially like the idea of the ‘wind already blowing my way’. I hate to sound like I’m stealing your line, but I’ve not considered it that way either. I think that’s the kind of confidence you need to build upon through the process.

Thanks for sharing!
Dave

By: SJ

SJ — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:24:30 +0000

Sorry, I misread; I have no problem asking questions.

When I read the below:

“One technique I applied, after careful assessment of the situation, was to take lead with asking questions. The lead interviewer was stumbling over remembering a question he had due to getting over a cold. I suggested I ask a few questions to give him a break (a Powers technique) and he seemed very happy by my suggestion. ”

I misinterpreted this statement; I thought you meant you gave the interviewer a question to ask you (which is kind of… weird)

I like asking the first and last question a lot =). I can’t really say I’ve asked something like the 2nd but mostly because I’ve only worked 3 month internships =)

Thanks for the clarification!

By: SJ

SJ — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:34:11 +0000

3. Have a list of well crafted questions for the interviewer

This one is interesting… I mean I do prepare answers for questions I suspect; but what do you mean by that?

Or rather, how would you suggest questions to the interviewer w/o sounding too awkward?

By: Shaun

Shaun — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:11:24 +0000

I agree that networking is the most important method of landing an interview. Though I’m not without a job (our region hasn’t been hit as hard as other regions), I’ve been offered positions in other companies twice in the last month. Whenever someone is a “businessy” person who seems to be in charge of something at a company, I make sure that we stay in contact for emergency purposes.

When it comes down to it, people are [typically] extra loyal to friends and acquaintances. All things equal, networking increases one’s chance of landing the interview and the job.

Thanks for the review!