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The Accelerated Job Search


            Where do you see yourself in five years?
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            Are you better working independently or being part of a team?
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            What would you do if you found out one of your coworkers was
            stealing from the company?
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            How much were you making in your last job?
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            What are your salary expectations at this company?
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            Why should I hire you?
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            Good! Now that you have at least two stories for each of your trans-
            ferable talents, you can anticipate some of the most common ques-
            tions, and you know how to answer the question “Why are you
            switching occupations?” then you’re ready to shine during the
            interview. You can now go into the interview and be fearless.


                                Follow-Up Letters

            A letter following an interview should always be sent within 24
            hours—mail or e-mail is fine. I call a thank-you note a  focus letter
            because in a thank-you note you can further influence the employer



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