Management Briefs: Be Interview-Wise
Management Briefs: Be Interview-Wise
How to Prepare for and Manage Your Interviews
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Go to cartISBN: 9788130931036
Bind: Paperback
Year: 2015
Pages: 116
Size: 6 x 9 Inch
Publisher: Mosaic Press
Published in India by: Viva Books
Exclusive Distributors: Viva Books
Sales Territory: India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
-David Swanson
Writer and Consultant, Author of "The Resume Solution"
"In these times of increasing complexity and competition, Brian Mclvor leads you to a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the interview within the organisational context. Refreshing in its simplicity this is an excellent resource for all involved in the interview process."
-Patricia Brand
Associate Fellow, The King's Fund, London
"This book is a must-read for those of us who dread facing the job interview. How many of us have really spent considerable time preparing for a job interview. Yet Interview- Wise? argues cogently that this is just a starter if this is a critical job opportunity for us. As we read on we more fully understand the total and two-sided dynamic of the interview."
-John Higgins
Chief Executive, Retirement Planning Council of Ireland
"I really enjoyed reading this. Practical, inspiring and engaging. A new perspective on the tactics and skills needed to master the interview. It is almost like a hand coming across the table to help you do a better interview and to engage in a positive conversation with the interviewer. If you read this book and act on its suggestions I believe you will increase your chances of success three-fold - if not more. A must-read, practical and pithy guide."
-Dr. Peter Hawkins
Founder of the Windmills Career Project, Liverpool University
"A clear, practical and enjoyable guide - not just for managers but for anybody who needs to perform well at interviews."
-Mary Rose Greville
Professor, School of Business, Trinity College, Dublin
Contents:
Some very basic questions • Interviews are complex • Where is my career going? • What chance do I really have? • Why have my previous interviews failed? Do I know what makes me an effective performer at interview? • What is the Interviewer really • looking for? • What will I get out of the interview whatever the result?
Preparing for the Interview • How the Interviewer prepares • How the Interviewee prepares • Helping the HR Department help you • Promotion interviews
Interview Structure • The Interview process • Traditional Interviews • Competency (Behavioural) Interviews • Mixed Interviews • Phone (Screening Interviews)
Managing Questions • Types of questions • How Interviewers can get it wrong! • Deep probing techniques • How long should an answer be? • Structuring your answers • Dealing with the ?opinion question? • Preparing for the ten standard questions
Presentations and preparing for them • Preparing and structuring your presentation • Grooming and Presentation: Dress Code
Rehearsals and Last-Minute preparation? Interview coaching • Chase pre-interview nerves: use visualisation • Simulating the interview: pre-interview rehearsal techniques • Using Video • Waiting for the interview
Communication and Rapport during the Interview? Verbal and non verbal communication • Active Listening • Matching rapport patterns • Dealing with Nerves during the Interview • Interviewers get nervous too! • Disasters, including “drying”
Salary Negotiation • When to discuss salary • Basic Negotiation techniques and Salary Negotiation • Behaviours of effective negotiators
Reviewing the Interview • You did not get the interview: • What happened? • Checking back on prepared material • Asking for and receiving feedback • Differentiating between good and poor feedback • Planning your next interview
Workbook Supplement • Answering the basic questions • Reviewing the last year at work • Reviewing your major projects and achievements • Matching your experience to Competencies • Promotion Interviews: Assessing job overlap • Identifying the support you provide • PAR response framework • STAR response framework • Generic Questions: Developing your responses • Presentation Preparation • Last minute changes • Reviewing your last interview
About the Author:
Brian Mclvor has been involved in training and development work in personal and career development over the last 30 years in Ireland, Europe and the United States. Previous experience includes working as a Training Specialist in Scientific Management in the Institute of Public Administration and as Staff Development Officer in Irish Life and Permanent. He has broadcast frequently on radio and television in Ireland on career matters.
