Knockout Interview

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Why do you want to leave your current role?Where have you had to work under pressure? If our roles were reversed, what questions would you ask?
Tough questions like these can unnerve even the most confident jobseeker, proving that it's not always the best candidate who gets the job, it's the best interviewee. Whether a first-time jobseeker, career-changer, or returning after a break, Knockout Interview is your indispensable toolkit. Now thoroughly revised and updated to reflect today's demanding job market, featuring: - 125 of the most common interview questions
- A 'fast-track' preparation option if your interview is TOMORROW!
- More sample answers to challenging questions
- New insights into what goes wrong in an interview and why"This book is a fantastic way to develop your interview capability, giving yourself the best shot of getting the job you want".
Kevin Green, Chief Executive, Recruitment and Employment Confederation"When I read John's writing, two things happen. First, I feel as if he's standing right there, personally advising me. And second, I always come away thinking over the issue in a new way. It's a rare, but very useful, gift."
Sarah Green, Associate Editor, Harvard Business Review

"Knock your interviewer out with this insider's guide to landing the job you love! You have in your hands the wisdom of years of interviewing! Through 125 questions, John Lees takes you behind the scenes of the interview process from start to finish from the candidate, interviewer and organisation perspective. This guide offers you unique insights, practical tips, techniques and downloadable worksheets. So, the next time you walk into the 'ring' be sure you are prepared...with Knockout Interview."
Ajaz Hussein, International Career Counsellor"A brilliant book which I wholeheartedly recommend to my coaching clients. John takes you step by step through every question you could face in an interview, from the deceptively simple, to some of the toughest. Not only will you learn how to answer them with ease, but also the reasons behind why they are being asked, allowing you to perform at your best and get the job. A must read for any job seeker."
James Curran, Career coach and podcast host at www.graduatejobpodcast.com"The old adage attributed to Benjamin Franklin of 'By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail' is never more apt than when applied to interviews. The top career strategist and author John Lees has followed up on his excellent series of books with another winner here. If you are anxious about an upcoming interview or want to improve your performance in the future, reading Knockout Interview will be an ideal solution. The 125 questions in the book cover almost any eventuality but are presented in a format that is much more than just a list. Each question is followed by excellent guidance on how to decode the question and structure your answer. Knockout Interview is as comprehensive a resource on succeeding at interviews as any on the market."
David Levinson, Careers Manager, University of Glasgow, UK"John gives consistently good, pragmatic advice and provides suggestions to help people make the most of themselves and the opportunities they get. Easy to read, relevant and straightforward, the book offers so much more than standard self help books - it provides practical steps to get readers started and give them confidence to take owner