178. The Insider’s Guide to Job Interviews (with Laura Browne and Barbara Limmer)

In this engaging conversation, Susan M Barber hosts Laura Browne and Barbara Limmer, authors of Interview Speak: What Your Interviewer Really Wants to Know. They discuss the intricacies of interviewing, the importance of preparation, and how to effectively navigate difficult questions. The authors share insights on salary negotiations, the role of authenticity in interviews, and the humorous character Clueless Clark, who exemplifies common interview mistakes. The episode emphasizes the need for visibility in one's career and offers practical tips for job seekers.

In this episode:

• Preparation is key to a successful interview.
• Understanding the true question behind interview questions is crucial.
• It's important to convey why your experiences matter to the employer.
• Being authentic in interviews can build rapport with interviewers.
• Salary discussions should focus on market ranges rather than personal expectations.
• Clueless Clark serves as a humorous example of what not to do in interviews.
• Panel interviews require connecting with all members, not just the senior manager.
• It's okay to be nervous; it shows you're human.
• Practice makes perfect; rehearse your answers beforehand.

Information on Laura and Barbara:  

Their new book is Interview Speak: What Interviews Really Want to Know - Their publisher www.manning.com is offering a 45% discount of the book at this link https://mng.bz/AGaK and using the code at VFlimmer

The Books that Laura and Barbara Recommend:

• Beyond Anxiety by Martha Beck
• My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand

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