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This section will help you prepare for job interviews by reading up on effective job interview strategies and accessing relevant company information.

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Glassdoor is a user-contributed community where members add reviews of companies and salary information. Users can narrow the search for currently-posted jobs and companies by country, including Canada.

Access many articles that show you how you can make a lasting impression during an interview.

Common interview questions from a wide variety of professions and suggestions on how best to answer them.

A good overview to preparing for an interview, from dressing your best to what questions to ask during your interview to how to do different types of interviews.

STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result. Learn how to use this technique to answer behavioural questions.

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Ryan, Robin
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650.144 R98s3
Publication Year
2016
The updated edition of this titles provides a guide to creating a good impression in and interview and advice on answering tricky questions.
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Kramer, Eric
Call Number
650.144 K894a
Publication Year
2012
Imagine walking into your next interview thoroughly prepared, relaxed, confident, and ready to present yourself as the best candidate for the job. Now picture yourself getting that much anticipated phone call from the hiring manager saying, "You have really impressed us, and we would love to have you join our company. When can you start?"
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Martin, Carole
Call Number
650.144 M37b1
Publication Year
2012
In these pages, you’ll discover ways to present your experiences in a compelling narrative that showcases your skills, knowledge, and personality—and you’ll learn the right way to answer tricky “behavioral” questions like a pro. Plus you’ll get interview strategies custom tailored to the needs of management/executive-level candidates, new graduates, career changers and people reentering the market.
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Molidor, John B.
Call Number
650.144 M72c
Publication Year
2012
Addresses how slightly eccentric behaviors can tip the scales in the applicant's favor. Delves into how to access your three key strengths, how to use body language effectively, how to prepare a five-sentence history that builds a bridge to the interviewer, and more. Turn just plain crazy into crazy-good, and land the job at your next interview.
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Bryon, Mike
Call Number
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