The Career Coward's Guide to Interviewing: Sensible Strategies for Overcoming Job Search Fears

Product Description

According to Myers-Briggs test results, 25 percent of the population is introverted. Career experts believe that many introverts know what to do to find a new job, but won't - or can't - do what it takes because they fear talking to strangers, looking foolish, or being rejected.

The Career Coward's Guide to Interviewing helps insecure job seekers combat these fears when facing a job interview. This book analyzes each aspect of a successful interview and provides easy steps for facing self doubts and challenges in a unique and easy-to-tackle format. Readers will learn to think about risk, payoff potential, time to complete, and a bailout strategy for all the obstacles one may face.

Career coach Katy Piotrowski brings her expertise to JIST's brand-new Career Cowards series to help readers sell their qualifications without "bragging", develop courageous responses to tough questions, and have the courage to ask for a better salary offer. While other books certainly give strategies for a successful interview, this is one of the few guides that actually addresses the level of discomfort and awkwardness many people feel when trying to present themselves as an outstanding job candidate.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #583342 in Books
* Published on: 2007-02
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 207 pages

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Delivers a double benefit: Increases the interviewee's belief in himself while building the decision-maker's confidence in the candidate. A win-win!" -- D.A. Benton, author How to Think Like a CEO and Executive Charisma

"Fear interviews no more! In a book full of energetic and practical advice, Piotrowski takes the worry out of interviewing." -- Carol Eikleberry, author, The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People

"Finally, an interview guide that deals with the 'confidence' issue...a quick read jammed with wisdom and hints." -- Rich Feller, Ph.D.; professor, Counseling and Career Development, Colorado State University; co-author, Knowledge Nomads and the Nervously Employed

"The most comprehensive job interview book I have read. I highly recommend this for all libraries and career centers." -- Ellen Tevault, Librarian, Indiana State Library
Customer Reviews

Prepared for Anything5
Easy to read with great advice whether you're interviewing for the first time or the 50th. The specific examples cited in the 'Career Champ Profiles' are especially helpful and interesting. Guaranteed to make you feel like you did your homework and you're prepared for anything!

You don't have to be a coward to like this book5
As a career consultant, I work mostly with mid-life, mid-career professionals who are most definitely not cowards. But I would still recommend this book.

First, I like the way Piotrowski suggests solid answers to tough questions. Most interview questions are pretty dumb but you have to keep a straight face and answer them anyway. (Like the time someone half your age asks, "What are your strengths?" Gimme a break. I want to say, "I survived.")

Second, Chapter 5 ("Put muscle into your interviewing") will help you create your resume as well as prepare for your interview. In fact, I would read this chapter before writing your resume (and I would ignore the author's suggestion about functional resumes -- even if you are changing careers 180 degrees, don't do it).

Third, the book gives you exercises in every chapter. So if you're between jobs and you're waiting for the phone to ring, no more excuses! Start working your way through these exercises. You'll be better prepared for your next phone call. Some of the examples seem targeted to junior or even entry level employees, but the ideas seem to work for senior executives and professionals too. Just get creative.

I think this book works on several levels. Even if you're self-employed, you may have to endure an interview before tackling a big project. If you're working with a career coach, read the book and save yourself a bundle of (and on) consultations. I'll be recommending this Coward's Guide to my clients and ezine readers.

Wish I Read It Sooner!5
This book has been tremendously helpful! I'm a freelance graphic designer and lately many hiring managers have taken to interviewing instead of just meeting for a portfolio review. So I had to learn how to interview ASAP. And I am so incredibly grateful this book existed.

The step by step tips really did help me overcome my fears about interviewing and the tips about following up worked! The hardest and most rewarding section was the "What, How, Proof" stories; being prepared made a world of difference mentally and emotionally. Walking into an interview feeling confident is truly priceless.

If you're interviewing, please do yourself a huge favor and read this excellent, superlative, useful, informative, approachable, and well-written book!!!

The Career Coward's Guide to Interviewing: Sensible Strategies for Overcoming Job Search Fears

Product Description

According to Myers-Briggs test results, 25 percent of the population is introverted. Career experts believe that many introverts know what to do to find a new job, but won't - or can't - do what it takes because they fear talking to strangers, looking foolish, or being rejected.

The Career Coward's Guide to Interviewing helps insecure job seekers combat these fears when facing a job interview. This book analyzes each aspect of a successful interview and provides easy steps for facing self doubts and challenges in a unique and easy-to-tackle format. Readers will learn to think about risk, payoff potential, time to complete, and a bailout strategy for all the obstacles one may face.

Career coach Katy Piotrowski brings her expertise to JIST's brand-new Career Cowards series to help readers sell their qualifications without "bragging", develop courageous responses to tough questions, and have the courage to ask for a better salary offer. While other books certainly give strategies for a successful interview, this is one of the few guides that actually addresses the level of discomfort and awkwardness many people feel when trying to present themselves as an outstanding job candidate.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #448743 in Books
* Published on: 2007-02
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 207 pages

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Delivers a double benefit: Increases the interviewee's belief in himself while building the decision-maker's confidence in the candidate. A win-win!" -- D.A. Benton, author How to Think Like a CEO and Executive Charisma

"Fear interviews no more! In a book full of energetic and practical advice, Piotrowski takes the worry out of interviewing." -- Carol Eikleberry, author, The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People

"Finally, an interview guide that deals with the 'confidence' issue...a quick read jammed with wisdom and hints." -- Rich Feller, Ph.D.; professor, Counseling and Career Development, Colorado State University; co-author, Knowledge Nomads and the Nervously Employed

"The most comprehensive job interview book I have read. I highly recommend this for all libraries and career centers." -- Ellen Tevault, Librarian, Indiana State Library
Customer Reviews

Prepared for Anything5
Easy to read with great advice whether you're interviewing for the first time or the 50th. The specific examples cited in the 'Career Champ Profiles' are especially helpful and interesting. Guaranteed to make you feel like you did your homework and you're prepared for anything!

You don't have to be a coward to like this book5
As a career consultant, I work mostly with mid-life, mid-career professionals who are most definitely not cowards. But I would still recommend this book.

First, I like the way Piotrowski suggests solid answers to tough questions. Most interview questions are pretty dumb but you have to keep a straight face and answer them anyway. (Like the time someone half your age asks, "What are your strengths?" Gimme a break. I want to say, "I survived.")

Second, Chapter 5 ("Put muscle into your interviewing") will help you create your resume as well as prepare for your interview. In fact, I would read this chapter before writing your resume (and I would ignore the author's suggestion about functional resumes -- even if you are changing careers 180 degrees, don't do it).

Third, the book gives you exercises in every chapter. So if you're between jobs and you're waiting for the phone to ring, no more excuses! Start working your way through these exercises. You'll be better prepared for your next phone call. Some of the examples seem targeted to junior or even entry level employees, but the ideas seem to work for senior executives and professionals too. Just get creative.

I think this book works on several levels. Even if you're self-employed, you may have to endure an interview before tackling a big project. If you're working with a career coach, read the book and save yourself a bundle of (and on) consultations. I'll be recommending this Coward's Guide to my clients and ezine readers.

Wish I Read It Sooner!5
This book has been tremendously helpful! I'm a freelance graphic designer and lately many hiring managers have taken to interviewing instead of just meeting for a portfolio review. So I had to learn how to interview ASAP. And I am so incredibly grateful this book existed.

The step by step tips really did help me overcome my fears about interviewing and the tips about following up worked! The hardest and most rewarding section was the "What, How, Proof" stories; being prepared made a world of difference mentally and emotionally. Walking into an interview feeling confident is truly priceless.

If you're interviewing, please do yourself a huge favor and read this excellent, superlative, useful, informative, approachable, and well-written book!!!