NAILED IT! 10 Keys to Crushing the Interview

I really like this book. It gave good tips on strategies to improve my interviewing skills. Not too basic, not overly complicated. Written in an easy-to-read manner, and easy to pop back to a while after you've read it to freshen up on the main points for your next interview.

A couple of months ago my position was eliminated after 35 years in one company. It was a job I loved, and since I still need to work, I began my pursuit of a similar role in another company. Everyone does all the "right" things, researching the companies you apply to, preparing a great resume, creating a LinkedIn profile and practicing behavior-based interview questions. Several years ago my former company offered an interviewing course taught by Matt Marvin and my supervisor sent me. At the time I wasn't thinking to switch roles, but still I learned so many valuable lessons in Matt's course. I quickly bought the book for my college daughter and watched it work for her as she landed her dream job before even graduating. Now it was my turn...I bought the Kindle version and studied it from start to finish, a couple of times. It worked equally as well for me, honestly pretty amazingly well! I applied to 10 positions, was selected to interview by 4 companies. In the end, I declined one company after the first interview (not the right role for me), and after 3-4 levels of interviews at the others, I received three incredible offers! I have no doubt that the keys Matt teaches in this book are what set me apart from the many other interviewees that were up for these roles. I Framed It, I Gave (not Get), and I definitely used the key question with each hiring Manager. In a couple of weeks I'll start my own dream job again, making 40% more than I was before....who knew losing your job can end up being the best thing that ever happened! I definitely Nailed It!

Five stars not enough!!!Do not pass up this book if: you have an upcoming job interview; a friend/child is interviewing for a scholarship or internship; if you are up for a promotion; you want to learn a powerful process for future reference.I have used the principles in this book to land a job...TWICE! When asking those who hired me why they decided on me their response was directly related to how I answered their questions based on the guidance provided in this book. I have since purchased four additional copies and handed them out to friends in need.Do not underestimate to science behind the interviewing process. What Matthew Marvin lays out in this book is based on brain and human behavior science. I used to underestimate the interviewing process and I’ve worked in the HR field for 20 years. Matt’s book has helped me redesign our internal interviewing processes where I work and the results have been extremely positive!

What a great read!! So much information and very helpful.

I found this book to be fantastic. As a 20+ year HR Leader, I have interviewed well over a thousand candidates. Surely, what can this book teach me? I’m not proud of that sentiment, but it’s how I honestly approached the book. I was wrong and learned a lot. Matt lays out practical and powerful advice to the candidate at any level. I found myself looking back at my past interviews and seeing key missed opportunities to better showcase my skills. I thought my resume was pretty good, but again, reading this book highlighted some missed opportunities.HR professionals often help schools teach “interviewing techniques” and I would highly recommend this book as part of that curriculum.

I think this book provides a valuable interview strategy. I like that the author has credibility due to his experience and knowledge. The methods and specific ways he instructs to follow are unique and insightful. This book easily puts you in a frame of mind to take control of your success interviewing. He Nailed It !!

Great book - whether you are nervous to start interviewing or if you have been confidently interviewing for years, this book will be helpful. It guides you through pre-interview prep work so that you are ready without wasting your time. It gives fabulous interviewing tips as well as an outline to bring to the interview so that you are professional, prepared, and well versed. I have been recommending it to all my classmates.

This book is an excellent reference for anyone preparing for an important interview. It provides an outline of what to expect during the interview process and proven strategies how to present yourself in the best light. This book would be a wonderful gift for the new graduate. It is also a valuable resource for those who do the hiring. Packed with insight from an expert. Highly recommend.