The Succeeding at Interviews Pocketbook will boost your confidence in preparing for and attending job selection interviews (internal and external) and assessment centres. It is suitable for anyone seeking a new post, from school leavers upwards. The foundation of successful interviews is thorough preparation. The author explains what research you should carry out and how to anticipate what those advertising the post are looking for. The importance of rehearsals and visualisation is also stressed. Deep breath…now for the interview! There is advice on how to enter the room, how to answer questions, what questions to ask and how to create a positive impression. Employers are increasingly relying on assessment centres to meet their recruitment needs. Such centres use a range of tools to test applicants' suitability, including psychometric tests, role play and group exercises. Each different type of test is described and there is advice on how to prepare for and successfully undertake them.
Management Pocketbooks publishes pocket-sized books on management skills, self-development, customer care, and all aspects of business and management. These books utilize lots of visual content (charts, diagrams and cartoons) and rely on keywords and bullet-point lists in a manner similar to a great trainers slides. Management Pocketbooks strip away all the superfluous information, the padding, and present just the key facts. It cuts down on reading and saves valuable time.
The visual content helps with understanding and, along with the many acronyms, mnemonics and other 'triggers', aids memory retention and recall. Information that is easily accessible is central to Management Pocketbooks publishing philosophy. Each page has its own subject heading and each chapter has its own graphic identifier or thumb logo. In this way you can get to the specific bit of information you're looking for quickly and easily - ideal for a quick glance just before an important meeting, interview, presentation or telephone call.
Because they are so small, Pocketbooks have the advantage of being very portable. This encourages people to keep their copies close to hand and refer to them regularly - better, surely, than books sitting on a shelf and largely forgotten.
You can use Management Pocketbooks as self-development and learning aids or for training purposes. Written using accelerated learning techniques, the books are ideal for continuing professional development.
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