Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
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"Brand yourself before others brand you.
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"Here are 16 questions you'll want to avoid during the first job interview, as they may do more harm than good: .
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"Everyone wants to stand out in job interviews — but it should be for the right reasons.
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"There is nothing more exciting or nerve-wracking than hearing you’ve been invited for an interview.
"Interview questions like, "What's your biggest strength?
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"Believe it or not, it only takes one sentence to turn a great interview into a lost employment opportunity," warns Ken Sundheim.
"Some studies say you've only got 15 seconds to grab an audience's attention, while others say it's closer to a minute," writes Richard Feloni of BusinessInsider.
"US News asked notable professionals what was the smartest question a job candidate asked them during an interview.