Books like 60 Seconds and You're Hired! by Robin Ryan

A practical handbook that equips job seekers with the skills to present confidence and professionalism, guiding them through preparation, common interview questions, employer expectations, and lasting impressions.

Learn to master technical interviews with 189 real coding questions and proven strategies for problem‑solving, data structures, and algorithms, plus guidance on soft skills and company hiring practices.

A guide for artists, creatives, and those trying to balance their time with family life and other commitments.

Job interviews are crucial meetings that seal the deal on who gets hired. But, since the previous edition of Job Interviews for Dummies was published, everything about the interview process has changed in ways you need to know about and get comfortable with beforehand. This completely revised and updated 3rd Edition brings you fully up to speed with the latest technological changes, interview strategies, and negotiation techniques to help you give a show-stopping performance and land the job of your dreams. You learn the secrets of successful Internet video interviewing and find out how to present yourself on a global scale. And, you'll get plenty of expert advice on giving targeted responses, pinpointing the critical parts of questions, and following up on the interview. In this outstanding handbook of contemporary interview arts, you'll discover how to: Out-prepare the competition Overcome your fear of interviewing Ask smart questions about the job and the employer Give the best answers to make-or-break questions Fit your qualifications to the job's requirements Dress like an insider Survive personality tests Interview across cultures Deliver a show-stopping interview performance Evaluate a job offer Negotiate a better salary Whether you're fresh from the classroom, a prime-timer over 50, or somewhere in between, Job Interviews For Dummies, 3rd Edition gets you up to speed fast on the skills and tools you need to land the job you want.

How to ace an interview in today’s competitive job market.Career human resources expert Marc Dorio knows how the system works and how it has changed with the advent of Internet interviews, video conferences, and electronic resumes. In this new edition, he teaches job seekers how to respond to obscure, difficult questions; research salary ranges and negotiate; pull together a resume package; present their skill set and experience to best effect; follow up after the usual “thank you” note; and dozens of other inside tips.From a human resources expertStrong sales record for past editionsMost current information availableSpecific details about each step in the processAlso available as an e-book

The ingenious guide to making your resume stand out from the crowd . . .175 High-Impact Resumes, Third Edition provides the tools, tips, and examples you need to build a professional resume that packs a punch. It guides you step by step through the process of constructing your resume and highlighting key components while giving you a clear understanding of the design, content, and overall performance of each part. You'll learn how and when to use a variety of resume formats, including chronological, functional, linear, and others.With 175 hand-picked, successful resumes of both experienced job seekers and recent college grads, there's definitely a resume here that suits your needs. Almost all the resumes in this new Third Edition have been revised and updated to reflect the current thinking and terminology of the employment profession.And there's more:A new chapter that provides a practical checklist of the "do's" and "don'ts" of resume writingGuidelines for preparing a professional electronic resumeResults of an authoritative survey of employment professionals that highlight what employers look for in resumesResumes across a wide array of occupational areas, including administration, finance, accounting, human resources, public relations, law, marketing, sales, technical services, engineering, education, retail, and many moreBy following the guidelines and model resumes in this invaluable book, you can automatically build a highly effective professional resume with wallop. Regardless of your level of experience and no matter what industry you're in, 175 High-Impact Resumes, Third Edition will help you get the big interview and land that knockout job.

A practical guide on how to create a perfect cover letter for your job application, focusing on creating highly effective letters that stand out from the competition.

"Now fully revised and updated for the 2016 job hunt--the must-have guide to acing the interview and landing the dream job, from "America's top career expert" (Bloomberg Radio) 60 Seconds & You're Hired! has already helped thousands of job seekers get their dream jobs by excelling in crucial interviews. America's top job search expert Robin Ryan draws on her 20 years as a career counselor, 30 years of direct hiring, and extensive contact with hundreds of recruiters, decisions makers, and HR professionals to teach you proven strategies to help you take charge of the interview process and get the job you want. Brief, compact, and packed with insightful direction to give you the cutting edge to slip past the competition, 60 Seconds & You're Hired! is here to help you succeed! This newly revised edition features: Unique techniques like "The 60 Second Sell" and "The 5-Point Agenda" More than 120 answers to tough, tricky interview questions employers often ask How to handle structured or behavioral interview questions Questions you should always ask, and questions you should never ask How to deal effectively with any salary questions to preserve your negotiating power 20 interview pitfalls to avoid Proven negotiation techniques that secure higher salaries - and much more! "Robin Ryan has the inside track on how to get hired." --ABC News"--

An updated guide for success in business and networking by an African American author, showing how to cultivate valuable skills and build a strong professional network.