Baur, a career coach and author who works in the outplacement industry, assists job seekers in preparing for interviews. She explains how to research the company and job, create accomplishment
examples to prove credentials, find out what employers want, rephrase and reframe questions, and make a good first impression. She describes types of interview questions that focus on science,
information technology, marketing, and other functions, with sample answers and examples of ineffective responses; types of interviews and their questions (with sample answers), including phone
and human resources screenings, recruiter interviews, behavioral interviews, panel interviews, meeting with the hiring manager, presentations, and travel, video interviews, and assessments;
dealing with unclear job requirements, pride, nerves, and other challenges; closing the deal; evaluating the interview and processing feedback; following up; and negotiating. Each chapter
includes tips and advice on what not to do. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
