Successful Interviews In a Week - a Teach Yourself Guide

by Unknown, Alison Straw

A no-nonsense, step-by-step guide, designed to give the reader the confidence to handle even the most difficult interview situations. It considers the key interviewing skills and structures following the four Ps of interviewing, which are: preparation; purpose; performance; and postscript. The book helps the reader clarify objectives for interviews and to consider those of the interviewee. It provides an approach to different types of interview, including: selection and recruitment; appraisal; counselling; and coaching.

Genres: Reference

Paperback

First published February 24, 2012

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Reviews

[Robert Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have an interview in a couple of weeks and so I went to the library yesterday and picked out some books about interviews - this is the thinnest and lightest of the four and so I read it first as a introduction to the topic.

Good points:
- It seems to touch on pretty much everything I want to know
- The structure is conducive to getting the information over quickly and easily
- I was encouraged to think about how I would answer specific interview questions
- It's light enough to read whilst walking, but heavy enough to teach me stuff.

Bad points:
- The questions at the end of each chapter are nonsensical and unhelpful
- There are too many cartoons taking up too much space - and they're not even funny.

Overall, it's a well written, well presented, light read that addresses the major points without going into too much depth; so - as I thought: a good intro to the subject.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really clearly written and not too overwhelming with the information (unlike other career type books). It hits all the usual points - i.e., doing research, self-discovery, confidence, interview question practice - but the "Sunday to Saturday" structure is great. It flows naturally from one section to another.

[Gary · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful little book, this is one I'll have to hand the next time I get an interview for a new post/job.

Liked it.