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Interview-Ready in 7 Days

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Interview-Ready in 7 Days

Ace your interview and land your dream job
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It's a known fact: interviews are all about research and prep work. Taking the time to get yourself ready when you're on the job hunt could make or break your interview. This collection of Blinks and Shorcast episodes will help you get ready for even the toughest interview by helping you understand your strengths and the type of job to go for. Build your confidence with practical advice on how to handle those tricky questions and nervous moments. Don't sweat, you've got this!

Interview-Ready in 7 Days

Ace your interview and land your dream job
What Color is Your Parachute?
What Color is Your Parachute?
Richard N. Bolles
A Practical Manual For Job-Hunters And Career-Changers
15 min
3.8
Now, Discover Your Strengths
Now, Discover Your Strengths
Marcus Buckingham
How To Develop Your Talents and Those of the People You Manage
12 min
4.1
So Good They Can't Ignore You
So Good They Can't Ignore You
Cal Newport
Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
19 min
4.4
60 Seconds & You’re Hired!
60 Seconds & You’re Hired!
Robin Ryan
How to nail the interview inside a minute
12 min
4.2
Upgrade Your Negotiation Skills
Upgrade Your Negotiation Skills
So Money
Negotiating. It’s a core life skill, even for those far removed from the business world. The truth is, many of us have no idea what really works and what doesn’t. In this episode, Farnoosh runs shows you some techniques to get what you need with a personal example of a negotiation she had and how she increased the initial sum offered to her by nearly 10 times!
9 min
4.7
Steal the Show
Steal the Show
Michael Port
From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life
17 min
4.1
The Art of a Great Question
The Art of a Great Question
The James Altucher Show
In a world where answers are only a Google search away, have we lost the art of asking the right questions? In this episode, James is joined by legendary interviewer Cal Fussman—a person whose questions have allowed us to get closer to iconic figures such as Mikhail Gorbachev and Jeff Bezos. Through their insights, you'll learn why asking the right questions is a superpower that can help you foster great relationships and elevate your life!
10 min
4.7
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