Product Description

You re Hired! - Interview Skills to Get the Job demystifies the interviewing process with wisdom and wit from an authoritative source. For first-time job seekers and seasoned professionals alike, the realities of the current job market make a competitive edge mission-critical. In You re Hired! Interview Skills to Get the Job, corporate recruitment specialist and motivational speaker Lorne Epstein prepares both novice and just-plain-nervous job seekers for the interviewing experience with insider tips and strategic advice. This book is a practical, engaging and altogether indispensable career companion. After reading this book you will learn what to do before, during, and after the interview to ensure you re success!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #295378 in Books
• Published on: 2009-10-01
• Released on: 2009-10-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 118 pages

Review
As a former HR manager, career coach and consultant, I've read a lot of hiring and selection books. When I received a copy of You're Hired for review, I rolled my eyes and thought, Please, not another book on how to get a job. I've already read the best, like the timeless, What Color is Your Parachute? Fortunately, You're Hired was a nice change of pace. It's concise and focused on key aspects of interviewing for a job, without the fluff. In five chapters with 10 brief Appendices, Epstein discusses three phases of job interviews: Before, During, and After the Interview. -- In Chapter One, Epstein highlights the importance of Creating Right Livelihood in order to craft a satisfying and financially productive career. He shows the reader how to envision and plan this Right Livelihood through a lengthy but useful activity in Appendix A. --In Chapter Two, the author comments on preparation of an effective resume and thoughtful research in order to land an interview. -- In Chapter Three, Mr. Epstein talks about the importance of selling yourself during the interview by being prepared, authentic, confident, and connected with the interviewers. -- Chapter Four highlights the importance of written thank you notes, timely follow-up and declining counter-offers made by one's current employer. -- Chapter Five features a one-page conclusion summarizing the contents of the book. The writing style is down-to-earth and personalized as if Epstein is coaching and encouraging the reader through the process of interviewing. The tone is not pretentious as I've observed in other books of a similar nature. The chapters are well-organized and build upon each other. I didn't understand the relevance of Appendix C on Boolean Searching on the Internet and can't imagine a busy job searcher would actually read those 10 pages that seemed out of place in this guide. I would have found it more helpful to read an additional chapter on networking through as --armchairinterviews.com (Minnesota) --Armchair Interviews

He has unveiled opportunity and abundance for me with a great 'Why not?' approach. He is a great motivator. -- Kerry Wargo Clough, Fundraiser

In this timely and useful book, Lorne Epstein invites you to bring meaning to your job search by giving authentic interviews that get you hired. This book is a must read for those looking to improve their interview skills. --Daniel H. Pink, author of THE ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY BUNKO and A WHOLE NEW MIND

Lorne helped me find my dream job and a position that aligned me with my vision for my career. Powerful! -- Dr. Andrew Catanzaro, Physician

Lorne's shows you how to get a job and build a career path and life that you love. --Roy Kime, CEO, CIA Corporation

He has unveiled opportunity and abundance for me with a great 'Why not?' approach. He is a great motivator. -- Kerry Wargo Clough, Fundraiser

In this timely and useful book, Lorne Epstein invites you to bring meaning to your job search by giving authentic interviews that get you hired. This book is a must read for those looking to improve their interview skills. --Daniel H. Pink, author of THE ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY BUNKO and A WHOLE NEW MIND

Lorne helped me find my dream job and a position that aligned me with my vision for my career. Powerful! -- Dr. Andrew Catanzaro, Physician

Lorne's shows you how to get a job and build a career path and life that you love. --Roy Kime, CEO, CIA Corporation

He has unveiled opportunity and abundance for me with a great 'Why not?' approach. He is a great motivator. -- Kerry Wargo Clough, Fundraiser

In this timely and useful book, Lorne Epstein invites you to bring meaning to your job search by giving authentic interviews that get you hired. This book is a must read for those looking to improve their interview skills. --Daniel H. Pink, author of THE ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY BUNKO and A WHOLE NEW MIND

Lorne helped me find my dream job and a position that aligned me with my vision for my career. Powerful! -- Dr. Andrew Catanzaro, Physician

Lorne's shows you how to get a job and build a career path and life that you love. -- Roy Kime, CEO, CIA Corporation

About the Author
Lorne Epstein is a corporate recruitment specialist, writer and radio personality living in Arlington, Virginia. He is the author of You're Hired! Interview skills to Get the Job. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he began his career in recruiting in 1996 and has interviewed thousands of professionals in all areas of the workforce at small- to medium- sized businesses and large Fortune 1000 firms all across the United States, including Washington DC, the New York metropolitan area and Silicon Valley. He has coached hundreds of individuals to be more effective in their careers and in their lives.

Customer Reviews

Well worth the read!
As a former HR manager, career coach and consultant, I've read a lot of hiring and selection books.

When I received a copy of You're Hired for review, I rolled my eyes and thought, "Please, not another book on how to get a job. I've already read the best, like the timeless, What Color is Your Parachute? Fortunately, You're Hired was a nice change of pace. It's concise and focused on key aspects of interviewing for a job, without the fluff.

In five chapters with 10 brief Appendices, Epstein discusses three phases of job interviews: Before, During, and After the Interview.

-- In Chapter One, Epstein highlights the importance of "Creating Right Livelihood" in order to craft a satisfying and financially productive career. He shows the reader how to envision and plan this "Right Livelihood" through a lengthy but useful activity in Appendix A.

--In Chapter Two, the author comments on preparation of an effective resume and thoughtful research in order to land an interview.

-- In Chapter Three, Mr. Epstein talks about the importance of selling yourself during the interview by being prepared, authentic, confident, and connected with the interviewers.

-- Chapter Four highlights the importance of written "thank you" notes, timely follow-up and declining counter-offers made by one's current employer.

-- Chapter Five features a one-page conclusion summarizing the contents of the book.

The writing style is down-to-earth and personalized as if Epstein is coaching and encouraging the reader through the process of interviewing. The tone is not pretentious as I've observed in other books of a similar nature. The chapters are well-organized and build upon each other.

I didn't understand the relevance of Appendix C on "Boolean Searching on the Internet" and can't imagine a busy job searcher would actually read those 10 pages that seemed out of place in this guide. I would have found it more helpful to read an additional chapter on networking through associations or organizations in order to discover the "hidden" job market.

Armchair Interviews recommends this book for professionals in career transition or students seeking a concise guide for learning the basics of interviewing for success.

Helped me get a job!
This book has some really great tips, and lets you understand the hiring process from the other side of the table. I have felt more confident in subsequent interviews to the point that the interview becomes more like a conversation. I am not only selling myself at interviews, but asking the interviewer questions that let me know if this is really a place in which I would like to work. Thanks Lorne!

Good practical advice!

Good practical advice on how to get the job you want. Lorne's advice is realistic and his way of getting his points across is effective. His humor helps give pointers on both what-to-do and what-NOT-to do!