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What I Wish Every Candidate Knew: 15 Minutes to a Better Interview
The condensed, concise experience of over 20 years of hiring job candidates for roles from entry level to Director. Intentionally kept as a short, readable book to enable job seekers to have an advantage during the interview process.
Learn what a real hiring manager is looking for and how to meet their unspoken needs. Recruiter and HR guidance may get you to an interview, but only the actual hiring manager knows WHY some people get hired, and some don't. Don't allow yourself to be put in the "Don't" category.
Understand what the person sitting across from you is evaluating and assessing you on - and win the job.
Learn what a real hiring manager is looking for and how to meet their unspoken needs. Recruiter and HR guidance may get you to an interview, but only the actual hiring manager knows WHY some people get hired, and some don't. Don't allow yourself to be put in the "Don't" category.
Understand what the person sitting across from you is evaluating and assessing you on - and win the job.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 29, 2013
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July 25, 2020
A must read
An excellent quick read for those wanting to do really good in an interview as well as knowing the right questions to ask if you’re looking to hire someone. It’s a win win for the interviewer and the interviewee.
An excellent quick read for those wanting to do really good in an interview as well as knowing the right questions to ask if you’re looking to hire someone. It’s a win win for the interviewer and the interviewee.
March 9, 2014
I'm the original author, and new to Goodreads, so apologies if I am breaking the rules by announcing my new book by including a rating. Sorry if I am!
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June 26, 2019
Good info
There’s some good info here, even for the more seasoned worker. The questions can be pitfalls, no question about that. This book provides some helpful guidelines.
There’s some good info here, even for the more seasoned worker. The questions can be pitfalls, no question about that. This book provides some helpful guidelines.
February 11, 2021
If you had only one day to prepare for an interview (or don't want to bother reviewing 200 interview questions to pick the ones that are probably relevant to the job you're applying for), this covers the essential advice you need. However, some of it seems obvious like not asking about vacation, flex time, and benefits during an interview... wait until you get an offer for the job.
July 4, 2022
I've read three books in preparation for an important interview. Being a GenX person, I'm no stranger to interviewing and rarely have I not received a call back. But I'm older, wiser, and ageing. I want every advantage possible. I will need it.
This book is 64 pages on a Kindle. I learned more in the first 20 pages than the previous two books combined. After completing the book, I feel much more prepared. Succinct, insightful questions and guidance regarding answers. The advice is relevant even in the age of Zoom interviews.
Written by a hiring manager with 20+ yrs of experience, not a recruiter, HR, or a career coach. There is no shameless self-promotion as found elsewhere. His perspective made all the difference to me.
Best guidance out there.
This book is 64 pages on a Kindle. I learned more in the first 20 pages than the previous two books combined. After completing the book, I feel much more prepared. Succinct, insightful questions and guidance regarding answers. The advice is relevant even in the age of Zoom interviews.
Written by a hiring manager with 20+ yrs of experience, not a recruiter, HR, or a career coach. There is no shameless self-promotion as found elsewhere. His perspective made all the difference to me.
Best guidance out there.
April 12, 2020
There is certainly a fair amount of valuable information in this little text. It's not long and for good reason. As the author states, it doesn't need to be. I would tend to agree wholeheartedly.
I personally have been on both sides of the coin, the interviewee and the interviewer with the most emphasis on the later. Having said that I agree with what the author is trying to teach here. For me it just makes good common sense, yet that is something lacking in both society and the job interview today- common bloody sense.
Worth a look...
I personally have been on both sides of the coin, the interviewee and the interviewer with the most emphasis on the later. Having said that I agree with what the author is trying to teach here. For me it just makes good common sense, yet that is something lacking in both society and the job interview today- common bloody sense.
Worth a look...
February 12, 2018
This book will help interview candidates
I like the factual data shown in this book and the way it expresses the likes and dislikes.
I would recommend it to anyone who has to prepare for an interview. I chose this rating because I think there’s a lot going on in an interview process and the author is very experienced in the hiring process.
I like the factual data shown in this book and the way it expresses the likes and dislikes.
I would recommend it to anyone who has to prepare for an interview. I chose this rating because I think there’s a lot going on in an interview process and the author is very experienced in the hiring process.
December 18, 2018
Excellent Preparation Resource for Candidates
This book is a must-have and it is straightforward concerning the interview process from a business owner or hiring manager perspective. I also appreciate the questions for candidates to ask potential employers. This book is an excellent resource and I will return to it whenever I need a refresher or a reminder.
This book is a must-have and it is straightforward concerning the interview process from a business owner or hiring manager perspective. I also appreciate the questions for candidates to ask potential employers. This book is an excellent resource and I will return to it whenever I need a refresher or a reminder.
April 17, 2019
I wish I had known about this book earlier because I recently went on a couple interviews and made a few of the errors noted in the book. Aaargh! A couple of the questions in the book were actually used by the people who interviewed me. This is a good, quick read. Straight to the point and tells you what you need to know for hopefully, a successful interview.
January 31, 2020
Like most “self-help” books, it is better to read these than to listen to them on audio. This book mentions “15 minutes to a better interview” but the audio is over an hour long. Not sure why that was. But this was a good little book with some helpful tips on interviewing with some good sample answers.
September 11, 2020
Straight Forward
This book, though brief, covers all the main points for a successful interview. Through the examples given, I found answer similar to ones I had given in interviews, not realizing they were the wrong answers.
Take the time to think of your past experience, lessons learned and growth earned.
This book, though brief, covers all the main points for a successful interview. Through the examples given, I found answer similar to ones I had given in interviews, not realizing they were the wrong answers.
Take the time to think of your past experience, lessons learned and growth earned.
October 31, 2017
Very good quick read on basics of the interview process. A lot of this is stuff i have seen elsewhere but it is nice to see the parts that are most important from a hiring managers perspective. I took a few good points from the book to use if and when my next interview occurs.
November 12, 2017
15 minutos para una mejor entrevista de trabajo
Es una excelente guía sobre todo para jóvenes egresamos de las universidades. Normalmente no tienen una idea de cómo va a ir una entrevista y este corto y ameno libro les da excelente guía de cómo prepararse
Es una excelente guía sobre todo para jóvenes egresamos de las universidades. Normalmente no tienen una idea de cómo va a ir una entrevista y este corto y ameno libro les da excelente guía de cómo prepararse
February 2, 2018
Good Resource before sitting in that Interview Chair!
Very informative ,easy read , valuable guide of what to say and what not to say in an interview along with considering the most suitable manner to sell oneself.
Very informative ,easy read , valuable guide of what to say and what not to say in an interview along with considering the most suitable manner to sell oneself.
June 21, 2019
To the point
This was good advice without getting mired down in trying to imagine every scenario. There were examples for good and bad responses to some of the tougher questions that can come up in an interview. It was very helpful.
This was good advice without getting mired down in trying to imagine every scenario. There were examples for good and bad responses to some of the tougher questions that can come up in an interview. It was very helpful.
January 7, 2020
Great read for interviewing
I have often felt nervous when interviewing g for a job,but knew I had the experience and skill set. This book provides some tools to allow me to share that during the hiring process.
I have often felt nervous when interviewing g for a job,but knew I had the experience and skill set. This book provides some tools to allow me to share that during the hiring process.
January 8, 2021
Great read!!!!
I liked the fact that 7 specific and most asked interview questions were asked. The bonus was the correct response. That will be super helpful and handy. That’s great feedback when responses are included.
I liked the fact that 7 specific and most asked interview questions were asked. The bonus was the correct response. That will be super helpful and handy. That’s great feedback when responses are included.
January 30, 2022
I’m glad I didn’t pay for it
Unfortunately, I found the book very underwhelming and generic… I would not recommend. The Q/A section was borderline cheesy. Thankfully I read this on my kindle unlimited trial and didn’t waste any money on it.
Unfortunately, I found the book very underwhelming and generic… I would not recommend. The Q/A section was borderline cheesy. Thankfully I read this on my kindle unlimited trial and didn’t waste any money on it.
March 7, 2022
straight and to the point
In preparation for my interviews into a new field this week, a friend recommended this book. Easy to follow and straight forward. I feel much more confident going into this week.
In preparation for my interviews into a new field this week, a friend recommended this book. Easy to follow and straight forward. I feel much more confident going into this week.
October 7, 2023
I read this shortly before a job interview (as you might expect). Much of the advice it imparts is common sense, but that helped buoy my confidence, and I did pick up at least a few useful new tips (I got the job offer, FWIW. Lol).
October 29, 2017
15 Minutes to a Better Interview
Quick, concise read. Helpful, important reminders and prep for interviewees. Includes sample questions with good response and bad response examples.
Quick, concise read. Helpful, important reminders and prep for interviewees. Includes sample questions with good response and bad response examples.
November 14, 2017
Will give basic understanding
in depth analysis of mind games of both persons involved in interview
Simply how to sell yourself and get the right job
in depth analysis of mind games of both persons involved in interview
Simply how to sell yourself and get the right job
November 21, 2017
Some interesting things in there, but nothing you haven’t heard before.
November 27, 2017
Easy to understand basic interview strategies.
December 1, 2017
Better Interview in 15 Minutes
Great book and that stressed more on key points on how to provide good responses to the interview and don't use negative words.
Great book and that stressed more on key points on how to provide good responses to the interview and don't use negative words.
December 19, 2017
What you really need to know!
Focused and relevant! I can't wait for my next interview. The things not to do were helpful too. Your next great job is right around the corner.
Focused and relevant! I can't wait for my next interview. The things not to do were helpful too. Your next great job is right around the corner.
December 27, 2017
Brief, but useful
Really good examples and explanations of good and bad answers to common interview questions as well as insight from a hiring manager’s perspective.
Really good examples and explanations of good and bad answers to common interview questions as well as insight from a hiring manager’s perspective.
March 16, 2019
Although this was a different take and perspectives to other interview books it ultimately has the same result (for me) in terms of retention.
March 24, 2019
A quick listen on Audible filled with common-sense advice that should be followed by candidates and interviewers alike.
May 6, 2019
Short and informative
This book is a one stop shop to quickly prepare you for an interview. It helps you to reflect on your experiences and what you bring to the tab!e.
This book is a one stop shop to quickly prepare you for an interview. It helps you to reflect on your experiences and what you bring to the tab!e.
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