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An expert guide to the answers that will get you hired! What's the surefire way to overcome the stress of a job interview and get the job you want? Be prepared! It isn't enough to be qualified and have a stellar resume--you need to ace the interview as well. The Everything Job Interview Question Book arms you with the best answers to hundreds of questions, including: •What do you think this job offers that your last job did not? •How would those...
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This is a guide for Commissioners to use in hiring a Director of a Social or Human Services Department. Hiring a new Director is one of the most important decisions a Board can make and this guide provides some ideas for Commissioners to consider. The guide contains sections on: The County Board Appoints the County Director, Characteristics (Functions) of Directors, Summary of Director Responsibilities, Hiring Requirements, Necessary Knowledge and...
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In Steal the Show, author Michael Port draws on his experience as an actor, as a corporate speaker and trainer to teach readers how to make the most of every presentation and interaction. He demonstrates how the methods of successful actors can help you connect with, inspire, and persuade any audience. His key strategies for commanding an audience's attention include developing a clear focus for every performance, making sure you engage with your...
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"For more than fifty years, What Color Is Your Parachute? has transformed the way people think about job hunting. Whether searching for that first position, recovering from a layoff, or dreaming of a career change, What Color Is Your Parachute? has shown millions of readers how to network effectively, compose impressive resumes and cover letters, interview with confidence, and negotiate the best possible salary--while discovering how to make their...
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This all new, updated second edition provides prospective courtroom attendants, courtroom deputies, bailiffs, and marshals, with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on what court officers do, how they are selected, what the their exam could consist of, and how it is administered. Readers will find four full practice tests with complete answer explanations, plus additional instructional chapters and practice questions in memory and observation,...
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"No matter how good you look, how much research you've done, or how perfectly your qualifications match the job description, if you're not prepared with great answers to the toughest interview questions, you won't get the job. 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions is a manual that will help you home in on exactly what the interviewer is trying to learn...with each and every question he or she asks. If you've never done well on interviews,...
17) High-impact interview questions: 701 behavior-based questions to find the right person for every job
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"High-Impact Interview Questions shows you how to use competency-based behavioral interviewing methods that will uncover truly relevant and useful information. By having applicants describe specific situations from their own experience during previous jobs (rather than asking them hypothetical questions about "what would you do if ..."), you'll be able to identify specific strengths and weaknesses that will tell you if you've found the right person...
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Whether you are moving up, moving on, or just starting out, America's top career coach, Robin Ryan, offers proven, easy-to-learn techniques for mastering the job interview and landing the job of your dreams. This brief, compact book, newly updated in 2008, is packed with useful tips such as: how to establish a career identity or personal brand in the opening minutes of an interview using the 60 Second Sell™, answers to more than one hundred of the...