201 Knockout Answers to Tough Interview Questions: The Ultimate Guide to Handling the New Competency-Based Interview Style

by Linda Matias

Increasingly, employers today are using a tough new kind of interview to evaluate candidates and determine how well they think on their feet. To be successful in these new competency-based interviews, job seekers must be prepared with situation-specific examples that highlight the accomplishments, knowledge, and abilities they have that employers need. Featuring a plethora of sample questions--and winning answers--this book is organized by the five core competencies most interviewers are looking for: - Individual responsibility (decisiveness, independence, flexibility, career goals) - Managerial skills (leadership, delegation, strategic planning) - Motivational factors (ambition, initiative) - Analytical skills (problem solving, attention to detail) - People skills (teamwork, communication, customer service) This indispensable guide features fill-in-the-blank exercises readers can use to prepare themselves to demonstrate sought-after competencies and wow potential employers. It's a powerful book no job seeker should be without.

Genres: Nonfiction, Audiobook, Business

195 pages, Audible Audio

First published October 1, 2009

Reviews

[Jason Riemens · Rating 2 out of 5]

If even one sample question and answer helps me in an interview then this book was a benefit. However, I feel the downfall to the answers in this book were that they seemed to contradict today's philosophy of not saying negative things about prior employers or coworkers or taking too much credit (the book uses the phrase "single handedly" a lot).

Since dramatizing these types of books may make them look cheesy or theatrical, they will likely never be that entertaining so judging them is hard. If I use a technique from the book in the future to a successful conclusion then possibly I may return and improve the rating. With that said, I only think it would only help someone who may be interviewing in the near future, so time available would be the only detriment to reading it.

[Kathleen Rainwater · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you haven’t applied for a job in a few years – you might be surprised at the tough questions interviewers are asking. You need to be prepared with situation specific examples that highlight your accomplishments, how your knowledge and skills contributed to your last employer’s success and how you will be an asset to your new employer. This book will help you to prepare for your next, all important, interview.

[Cecelia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audio-competency type interviews, don't try to control the interview, don't sched them too close together, don't be too humble, don't look at ur watch , have ur list of core competencies. Complete advanced prep, choose words to make you sound more professionally, constitute a prof brand, etc. most ex are from the business areas.

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

At the end of the interview, summarize why you are the right candidate and ask for the next step.

After the interview, send out the 'thank you' letter and show you enthusiasm of the job but don't be pushy. You can provide additional info on the competency of the job.