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Nail the Job Interview!

Caryl and Ron Krannich.

So you have an elevated heart rate, butterflies in the stomach and sweaty palms. No, you're not at a scary movie; you're at a job interview! Job interviews can be a nerve-wracking, daunting experience, especially if you go in unprepared. Nail the Job Interview! 101 Dynamite Answers to Interview Questions, by Caryl and Ron Krannich, teaches readers how to avoid the 40 most common interview mistakes and develop winning answers to 101 important interview questions.

The book also includes a short quiz that gauges preparedness for a job interview. Many people struggle with brainstorming questions to ask the interviewer, but this book dedicates an entire chapter to questions you should always ask at a job interview. Tips and tricks are included throughout the book, including how to give yourself a nonverbal advantage. Suggestions are given for projecting composure, a winning image, and competence.

Regardless of how well your resume is written, a successful job interview is the key step to securing a job. It is important to spend time preparing and practicing for the interview, and this book is a great resource to guide you through that process.

Recommended by Laura Metzler