Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview: Hundreds of Ready-To-Use Phrases That Succinctly Demonstrate Your Skills, Your Experience and Your Value in Paperback - 2005 - 1st Edition

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The Right Phrase for Every Situation...Every Time

The all-important job interview--it's your one chance to sell yourself to a potential employer, and you don't want to blow it. You need to use this crucial opportunity to demonstrate your unique skills, creativity, experience, and value in the workplace, and to do this, you need to know exactly what to say to showcase your strengths. Clearly and succinctly, you must let the interviewer know why you are right for the job--and you must be prepared to answer any question. Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview provides a complete arsenal of ready-to-use responses for a wide variety of interview scenarios. With this quick-reference guide, you will learn how to:

• Break the ice and make a winning impression
• Emphasize your skills, experience, and style--and land the job
• Handle tough questions with ease--even if you must explain why you were fired
• Communicate your salary and career goals

In a job interview, every word counts. This essential guide includes specific phrases for any question you'll get asked, as well as exercises, problem words to avoid, and key communication secrets that give you the competitive edge and help you get the job.