You're going for an interview. You know that the interviewer will throw some tricky questions your way and you know you've got to stay calm and respond well to impress them. With over 200 of the most commonly asked questions and ideal answers, this is the book that will make sure you are ready to handle anything. Learn how to recognise your strengths and how to play to them, how to deal with your weak spots and how to avoid panic and cliched answers. Discover the art of turning every question to your advantage, and learn the secrets behind a brilliant answer, so you will always know the right things to say. This new edition has been refreshed and updated , contains even more questions than before, and provides specific focus on bringing the equal opportunities section in line with current practices. DON'T BE GOOD, BE BRILLIANT.

• Introduction 1 Look before you leap How to be brilliantly prepared before the interview and how to survive and sparkle on the day 2 More than an educated guess How to show employers what your education really taught you 3 All work Making your employment history work for you 4 Your kind of company What you need to know and how to let them know you know 5 The personal touch All about what makes you tick and why this matters 6 Choice, change and chance Your career decisions how did you take them, why did you make them? 7 Onwards and upwards Show them why you are the right person for this job and that you are ready to climb the career ladder if you want to 8 Are you confident that you are competent? Competence-based or behaviour interviews use them to your advantage 9 Your Achilles' heel Dealing with your weak spots, awkward questions, embarrassing pauses and mean interviewers 10 A level playing field Equal opportunities, positive thinking and the selection process 11 Turning the tables Your questions answered you in control 12 Summing up Learning from every interview, planning for future success and managing less typical interviews Index of questions