Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
"Hacking an interview isn't about being able to answer questions properly.
"It's important to remember that every interview is a two-way street.
"Brand yourself before others brand you.
"Here are 16 questions you'll want to avoid during the first job interview, as they may do more harm than good: .
Jacquelyn Smith reports on the trend of interviewers asking questions designed to gauge a candidate's emotion intelligence.
According to Justin Gmoser, "While you may end up being asked the standard "What is your weakness?
"Everyone wants to stand out in job interviews — but it should be for the right reasons.
"There is nothing more exciting or nerve-wracking than hearing you’ve been invited for an interview.
"Take it easy.
"Remember when your online life had nothing to do with your work life?
"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?
"Consider the word "charismatic.
"The ability to identify relevant trends and stay one step ahead of them is crucial for keeping brands fresh and vibrant.
Erica Cerulo covers the topic.
"So how do advertisers get a Super Bowl audience to listen up?
Bryan Eisenberg covers the topic in an article at ClickZ.
"Believe it or not, it only takes one sentence to turn a great interview into a lost employment opportunity," warns Ken Sundheim.
"US News asked notable professionals what was the smartest question a job candidate asked them during an interview.
"Most people know they should ask questions at the end of a job interview, but what do you ask?
"While you may end up being asked the standard "what is your weakness" question at a job interview, a sneaky employer may try to slip in some questions that are illegal to ask, in order to gain some possibly sensitive information.
"Just because you were able to schedule a phone interview over an in-person, doesn’t mean it’s time to slack off.
According to Jacquelyn Smith, "Employers today aren’t necessarily only looking for candidates with the right set of technical skills and years of experience under their belt.
"To avoid becoming a victim of discrimination during a job interview, here are 10 interview questions you don't have to answer: .
Richard Feloni lists Napoleon Hill's observations on the topic.