How to Win the Job by Communicating with Confidence

Index

Straightforward questions, 93–99
Strategy vs. memorization, 13
Stress questions, 108–114
Suits, 85, 86
Surgeon, 29

Technical stress questions,
113–114
“Tell me about yourself,” 94
Ties, 85
Tone, 118

Values assessment, 147–149
Van Gogh, Vincent, 69
Vignettes:
author’s own story, 6–8
Carlos (values assessment/
evaluating offers), 149–150
Christine (imposter syndrome),
3–5
Holly (career change), 21–22
interviews (seeSample interviews)
Leticia (salary negotiations—
good result), 133
Marie (generalities), 17–19
Pat (salary negotiations—
good result), 140

Vignettes (Cont.):

Stephan (salary negotiations—

good result), 128–129

Tanya (values assessment/

evaluating offers), 148–149

Thomas (salary negotiations—

poor result), 128–129

Tim (freezing up), 11

Waiting room, 82–83

Web sites:

Hoovers, 65

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 33

one-stop career centers, 61

salary negotiations, 130

What-if questions, 105–108

Women’s attire, 86–87

accessories, 87

dress/suit, 86–87

hair, 87

jewelry, 87

makeup, 87

pants, 86

pantyhose, 87

shoes, 86

Workaholic, 110–111

Wristwatch, 86