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Interviews

Cracking the Code to a Successful Interview by Evan Pellett; George Newbern (Read by)
ISBN: 9781441700537
Publication Date: 2016-12-13
Cracking the Code to a Successful Interview: 15 Insider Secrets from a Top-Level Recruiter is a groundbreaking new scientific, proactive, cutting-edge, hands-on, proven approach to job interviews by an award-winning, highly decorated recruiter. This REAPRICH eight-step interview method will give you a proactive way to take control of your interview. You will learn the secret, never-before-published ''questions behind the questions.'' These are the questions that every manager unconsciously needs answered in order to hire you.
Interview Skills That Win the Job by Michael Spiropoulos
ISBN: 1741141885
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
'Interview Skills' will give you the confidence you need to impress even the most hardened of interviewers. No more nerves, no more getting bogged down in your answers, no more being stumped by difficult questions - here are all the tips you need for interview success.
101 Job Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again by James Reed
ISBN: 0143129228
Publication Date: 2016-05-03
Learn the secrets to excelling at job interviews, directly from top interviewers and recruiters. You can't prepare an answer for every interview question. So, of the thousands of questions a potential employer might ask, which ones will they ask? And what should you say? After extensive research among hundreds of interviewers and thousands of interviewees, finally here's the book that will give you the answer.
201 Knockout Answers to Tough Interview Questions by Linda Matias
ISBN: 9780814415016
Publication Date: 2009-10-28
These days more and more employers are using “competency-based” job interview questions to try to ensure that new hires’ experience and abilities match the demands of the positions they’re filling. Designed to elicit real-life career events demonstrating your knowledge, judgment, and skills, this new breed of interview question can trip up even the savviest job seekers. 201 Knockout Answers to Tough Interview Questions gives you the lowdown on this new competency-based interviewing style, including a huge range of sample questions complete with winning answers you can use to prep for any make-or-break job interview.

How to Dress for your Job Interview

A job interview outfit gives off a good impression precisely because it is difficult to look nice in those clothes without planning. Giive yourself plenty of time to get your wardrobe together. Blazers need dry cleaning, pants need ironing, shoes need polishing, and delicate garments can't just get thrown in with the rest of the laundry and blasted on high heat. If you have your outfit from that one interview a few years ago, don't assume it's going to fit you as well as you remember.

Whatever your gender or personal style, you should...

Avoid clothing that is wrinkled, ripped, stained, faded, revealing, or risque.
Avoid clothes with brand logos and slogans.
Favor neutral colors like black, navy, brown, grey, and white.
Pick clothes that fit properly. It should be neither too loose nor too tight.
Practice moving, standing, and sitting in your outfit to make sure you're comfortable.
Be careful with patterns. Solid colors are the safest bet, followed by checked and striped patterns.
Be conservative with jewelry, watches, and other accessories.
Wear comfortable shoes that match your outfit.
Keep your haircut, fingernails, and facial hair neat.

For a more in-depth tips on job interview attire, check out these guides:

How to Prepare for a Remote Interview

Since the Pandemic, the ability to effectively use video communication tools like Zoom, Webex, Skype, and Microsoft teams has practically become mandatory - not just for applications, but for everyday work. You should be ready for the possibility that you'll be interviewed remotely, and you don't want to be left scrambling for a camera and microphone at the last minute. Take the time now to figure out your plan of attack. You need a device that can use these apps, ideally one that stands on its own like a laptop or a tablet with a stand, so that your screen isn't swaying as you try to hold a selfie pose for half an hour with your phone. You want a private, well-lit place with no noise interruptions, and you will need to test your microphone to ensure that the interviewers don't have to strain to hear you.

GCF Learnfree features a great beginner's tutorial on Zoom here. There is also one covering Skype.
For Microsoft Teams, try LinkedIn Learning's Microsoft Teams Essentials. They also cover Webex, another popular teleconferencing platform.