Contents

1. Introduction
2. How to Use This Book
3. What Is an Interview, Really?
4. Typical Interview Questions

5. Foundation: Know Yourself

   What are your strengths?
6. What are your weaknesses?

7. Storyline: Frame Your Career Narrative

   Tell me about yourself.
8. Why do you want this job?
9. Why should we hire you?
10. Walk me through your résumé.
11. Where do you see yourself in 3–5 years?
12. Why are you leaving your current job?

13. Practicalities: The Role & the Fit

    What are your salary requirements?
14. What do you know about our company?
15. How do you stay organized?
16. How do you prioritize tasks?

17. Adaptability: How You Operate Under Stress & With Others

    How do you handle feedback?
18. How do you handle pressure or tight deadlines?
19. What kind of work environment do you thrive in?
20. What are you passionate about?

21. Leadership & Influence: How Others Experience You

    How would your former colleagues/friends describe you?
22. Describe your leadership style/philosophy.
23. What’s your communication style?

24. Closing the Conversation

    Do you have any questions for us?
25. Are they interrogating me??
26. Scenario-Based Stress Test Example: Public Defender Interview
27. STAR Method Example: Corporate Crisis Management
28. Curveballs, Culture Fit & Chemistry Checks
29. Sticky Interview Questions
30. Questions That Are… Questionable (Legally Speaking)
31. Conclusion
32. About the Author
33. Ready to Put This Into Practice?
34. Copyright & License