Review: Why do they call it common sense when it is so uncommon?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2014
Why do they call it common sense when it is so uncommon? Having been on both sides of job hunting, I can testify how unprepared most interviewees are. It isn't rocket science, just plain old common sense but then again, we aren't born knowing this stuff. And this is where this book comes in. I found the advice to be simple and to the point, For instance, this little piece from the book, "Another point that falls under the category of lack of preparedness is not being dressed appropriately or being distracted during an interview. In the electronic age, it is of utmost importance to turn your cell phone off completely before an interview." I can't you how many people have had their chance of getting hired shot down before they ever opened their mouth because of issues like this. My personal issue is when I ask a prospective employee tell me a little why they want to work here and I get the deer in the headlight look and an answer like, "I need a job." Well, that doesn't cut it either. My follow-up question to that is usually, "Do you know what we do here?" At that point, it's over with. Learning a little about the company can go a long way in the interview process.If your purpose is to gain an advantage over the competition, then this is the book for you. It offers sage advice and tips to give you an edge. Who cares about anything else, other than getting the tools needed to land the job. I liked how the author talks about dealing with the salary issue, "“This is what I would like to be paid based on my experience and what I can do for you.” Now, when I hear that, I know I am dealing with someone who has a clue. And the most important part? "This is what I can do for you." Yep, the author has some great tips here. As a reader, I would take the points that apply to my situation and go out there and put them into practice. There is enough information here for just about anyone to benefit from. This book has the possibility to be game changer for some.