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From the desk of
Annemarie Cross
Dear Job Seeker,
I am continually surprised as to why countless highly skilled and well
qualified candidates still experience interview setback and elimination
even when they are the most qualified and best suited person for the role.
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Are you one of the
thousands who experience interview
knock backs and struggle with
'why' you fail to reach second interview stage,
and eventual job offer?
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Hi, my name is Annemarie Cross,
and as a Certified Employment Interview Professional & Career Coach I have worked with
hundreds of clients over the last 10 years supporting them in overcoming
the 10 common pitfalls that cause so many candidates to fail during the
interview process.
The complex dynamics of
employment interviewing are ever-changing with each position we apply for;
each company we approach; and with each interviewer, who
bring their own communication styles, mannerisms, and beliefs to the
meeting.
All of these situations can affect the rapport-building process,
relevant material to discuss, and the flow and understanding of information
between you and the interviewer.
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Imagine if you could
strengthen your interview
techniques, enabling you to deliver a dynamic and unforgettable performance?
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Libby
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I just wanted to write to you and let you know how great I found the
book "10 key steps to Ace the Interview" and the workbook that was
included.
On Friday, I had an interview and I used your strategies and for the
first time, I went extremely well. I do not know yet if I have been
successful, but I said and did all the right things.
It has been about 14 months (have been temping in the meantime), going
to endless interviews and I have had some bad dealings with agencies
except for this last role - everything seemed to flow in perfect
harmony!!
I especially took notice of your hint about showing enthusiasm at the
end of the interview. It was more or less like closing a deal in sales
terms and I think the interviewers were impressed by that.
Thank you once again for your fantastic advice and interview
tips. I wish I had a
copy 14 months ago.
Libby Lonigro
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10 key steps to Ace
that Interview! exposes how to:
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Elevate your
confidence and self esteem to enable you to strategically market your
skills, experience and overall value specific to organisational needs:
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Page 25 - Negativities
impact on performance and how to overcome
this
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Page 27 - Effective insights
into the impact of communication
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Page 29 - Powerful
psychological, environmental, and physical
interview
stress reduction techniques
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Optimise your performance
through all interview types: |
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Page 32 - Blitz through the stress interview
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Page 33 - Keep your cool through a panel interview
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Page 35 - Stand out within a group interview
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Page 37 - Don't be screened out during a telephone interview
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Page 39 - Defeat the dreaded dining interview
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Melissa Martin, Editor -
Australian Association of Career Counsellors (AACC) Victorian Newsletter |
Director - The Clarity Group |
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I have read many similar books over my career to date, some good and some
not to good, and I would have to say that Annemarie’s book - 10 key
steps to Ace that Interview is one of the better ones!
Annemarie successfully covers a range of relevant topics which gives
the reader an understanding of the process, what the interviewer is seeking,
how to respond to the different interview types, build confidence and
effectively communicate.
From my experience, if those attending interviews were to implement only
a few of her suggestions they would increase their chances of doing well at
the interview stage.
I would certainly recommend her book to any of my career coaching clients
or those recruitment candidates who seek feedback / assistance with
their interview techniques.
Melissa Martin - Editor, AACC Victorian Newsletter
Director, The Clarity Group
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Master behavioural
interviewing techniques to allow you to breeze through this most dreaded
interview: |
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- Page 44 - Recognise
distinguishable features between behavioural and
traditional interviews
- Page 46 - Maximise your
performance with these cutting edge
preparation
strategies
- Page 47 - Review over
45 possible behavioural based interview
questions
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Connect with the
interviewer from the get-go
and optimise all verbal/non verbal
communication during all stages of the interview with essential
rapport building skills. |
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Page 56 - Identifying your
interviewer's preferred communication style
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Page 57 - Building rapport
and achieving communication excellence
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Page 58 - How excellent
communicators build rapport
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Gayle Briggs, Senior Recruitment Consultant |
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"I
recommend “10 key steps to Ace that Interview” for its practical advice and “insiders”
view that would otherwise be difficult to find in one comprehensive
source."
“10 key steps to Ace
that Interview” is an easy to use guide for any potential candidate. It
will be of use and relevance whether you are going for a senior director
role or are a first time job seeker.
The thing I particularly liked about "10 key steps to Ace that Interview" is that it
focuses on what I consider the most important aspects of the interview
process – planning and preparation. Whilst it may seem obvious, in my
15+ years of experience it is the most common area where applicants
fail. Rather than “winging-it” there are a number of valuable strategies
Annemarie has shared.
I recommend “10 key steps to Ace that Interview” for its practical advice and
“insiders” view that would otherwise be difficult to find in one
comprehensive source.
Gayle Briggs, Senior
Consultant
DFP Executive
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Drive yourself to superstar
status - a perfect candidate
who will add significant value to the position from day one by strategically
answering questions - often stumbled through. Learn the rationale
behind the question and how best to respond: |
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Page 68 - Tell me about
yourself
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Page 73 - What would your former
boss say about you?
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Page 74 - Tell me about a
weakness?
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Page 76 - Why should I hire you?
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Page 77 - Of all your employers
which one did you like and why? and
more
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Page 79 - Over 50 powerful
questions to choose from to ask your
interviewer including how to pinpoint the organisation's
culture
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Page 81 - Beware these 20 common
interview traps!
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Overcome obstacles that have
stumped thousands of hopeful candidates. Learn how to:
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Page 85 - Overcome
situations of limited experience
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Page 86 - Handle employment
gaps, including unemployment
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Page 88 - Keep yourself in the
running, even if you may seem
overqualified
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Page 95 - Tackle extensive
employment with the same company
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Page 95 - Address too many
short term assignments
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Page 96 - Triumph over
mature aged perceptions and concerns
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Stacey Morris, MS & Focus Coach |
"A clear and useful guide to interviewing for that perfect
job...without the fluff and hype of many of these guides."
As a former career coach, I would highly recommend this book to my
clients who are searching for a clear and useful guide to interviewing
for that perfect job.
Annemarie is able to condense years of knowledge into a crystal clear
manual for the job-seeker. She gets to the point without the fluff
and hype of many of these guides, and is able to steer the
reader through the process of the most intimidating aspect of the job
search--interviewing. This guide will help both the recent
graduate and the more experienced job seeker, by clarifying how to
prepare and what to expect.
Stacey Morris, MS & Focus Coach
http://www.servicebusinesscoaching.com/
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Leverage your
expertise to showcase your overall worth
and boost your
positioning during crucial salary negotiation stage by adopting key
negotiation techniques. Command a salary that you are worth! |
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Page 100 -Avoid negotiation
failure and position yourself for success
prior
to even reaching negotiation talks
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Page 103 -Avoid negotiating
yourself out of a job with these 'must do'
techniques
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Page 105 -Tackle common
negotiation pitfalls with these influential
phrases
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Deb Cooper, Senior Manager |
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"If you want to
blitz your next interview this book will be the key to your success!"
It's all the
little things that matter when you are interviewing for a job. “10 keys
to Ace that
Interview” gives you all the tips and strategies you need to ensure you are
a star performer at interviews.
As a Senior Manager it still astounds me
the way some people present themselves for an interview, after reading
this guide they would smarten up their act.
If you want to blitz your next interview
this book will be the key to your success!
Deb Cooper,
Senior Manager
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Avoid communication breakdown
and optimise the reference checking process:
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Maximise networking
opportunities and uncover the hidden job market: |
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Page 117 - Self-marketing
strategies
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Page 118 - Develop a
dynamic elevator marketing pitch
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Page 119 - Compelling
content, hook and closing
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How to
address these
difficult situations: |
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Page 121 - Not receiving a
reply
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Page 122 - Choosing between
job offers
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Page 123 - Unsuccessful interviews
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Page 125 - Counteroffers
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