Part One:
Getting Ready for the Interview 1
Chapter One:
How to Use Perfect Phrases to Land Your Dream Job 3
The Words You Use Send a Strong Message 3
Finding the Key Words and Phrases for Your Position 9
Using the Job Description to Prepare Your Perfect Phrases 13
Top Eight Word Mistakes Candidates Make in Job Interviews 16
Preparing for Follow-Up Questions 21
Exercise for Preparing for Follow-Up Questions 22
Getting Ready for Success 23
Part Two:
Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview:
General Questions 25
Chapter Two:
Who You Are and What You Know 27
Breaking the Ice 28
Getting to Know You 31
Past Experiences 34
Career Goals 36
Industry Savvy 38
Position Savvy 41
Strengths 44
Uniqueness 47
Chapter Three: Skill Sets 49
Creativity 51
Communications 54
Strategic Thinking 57
Assertiveness 59
Negotiations 62
Problem Solving 64
Analysis 67
Adaptability 70
Ability to Work with Others 73
Meeting Deadlines 76
Decisiveness 79
Initiative 82
Flexibility 85
Organizational Skills 88
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Ability to Learn on the Job 91
Prioritizing 94
Time Management 97
Chapter Four: The Difficult Questions 101
Dealing with Conflict 102
Handling Crises 105
Past Career Baggage 109
Getting Fired 112
Working for a Problem Company 115
Problems with Previous Boss 118
Lacking Experience 121
Taking Risks 124
Physical Disabilities 127
References 130
Salary 133
Part Three:
Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview:
Specific Types of Jobs 135
Chapter Five:
Perfect Phrases for Executive Management 137
Leadership 138
Management Style 139
Keeping Abreast of Current Business 140
Financial Savvy 141
The Big Picture 143
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Chapter Six: Perfect Phrases for Managers 145
Decision Making 146
Delegation 148
Motivating Others 149
Communication Style 151
Ability to Influence Others 152
Chapter Seven: Perfect Phrases for Supervisors 153
Supervising Others 154
Handling Personnel Problems 155
Follow-Through 157
Initiating 159
Problem Solving 161
Part Four:
Final Preparations 163
Chapter Eight: Exercises for the Perfect Phrase 165
Quiz: Writing Your Own Perfect Phrases 165