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MBA Elective: Interview Better than Anyone: by An Award Winning MBA Prof

Course Introduction + Attached Interview Success Journal + Our 1st Exercise

Attached is Your Interview Success Journal, Which We Will Use for All Exercises.
10 Reasons Why People Don't Do Well in Interviews & Why You Will Do Well! (3:07)
Interview Journal Exercise #1: Let's Find Out What Your Weaknesses Are Right Now (0:43)

Part 1 of 3: Interviewing: Let's Turn Your Weaknesses into Strengths

Addressing Your Weaknesses Introduction (2:07)
Interview Journal Exercise #2: Let's Turn Your Weaknesses into Strengths (1:25)
You Don't Think You Have Enough Experience to Get the Job (2:26)
You Don’t Think You Have the Right Education to Get the Job (2:28)
You Have Had Too Many Jobs for Short Periods of Time (2:41)
You Were Fired or let go (5:20)
You Were Unemployed or Didn’t Work for An Extended Period of Time (3:16)
You Think You are Too Young (2:46)
You Think You Are Too Old (2:21)
You Are Overqualified For The Job (2:03)
You Might Not Have the Right Work Visa (2:47)
You Don't Have the Right Background or Life Experiences (2:11)
You Have Worked in Industries that Have Nothing to Do With this Job (1:03)
You Don’t Have Enough Confidence to do Well in Interviews (1:04)
Something Happened To Or By You That Might Stop You From Getting Hired (7:46)
Your Grades or Test Scores Aren't High Enough (3:36)
You Should Now Have the Confidence to Address These Perceived Weaknesses (1:40)

What Are Your Strengths & How to Ace Questions About What You Are Good At

Addressing Your Strengths Introduction (1:38)
Journal Exercise #3.1: Find Out What Your Strengths Are+How to Address Them (0:59)
Teamwork - How to Answer a Question on this Strength Quality (1:15)
Passion - How to Answer a Question on this Strength Quality (1:13)
Dedication & Hard Work - How to Answer a Question on this Strength Quality (0:57)
ENJOY - How to Answer a Question on this Strength Quality (2:26)
Exceed Expectations - How to Answer a Question on this Strength Quality (2:51)
Dependable - How to Answer a Question on this Strength Quality (2:34)
Organized - How to Answer a Question on this Strength Quality (1:43)
Customer Focused - How to Answer a Question on this Strength Quality (1:26)
Different - How to Answer a Question on this Strength Quality (4:43)
Why Has Everything You Have Done in Your Life Lead You to Excel at This Job? (2:08)
Additional Strength Key Words to Mention or Discuss if You Can in the Interview (2:15)
Interview Journal Exercise #3.2: Put Additional Strength Key Words Into Answers (0:53)

What to Bring to the Interview to Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired

Introduction to Items to Bring to the Interview (1:32)
Why the "What to Bring" Strategy Has Worked for Me Over and Over Again (4:45)
Interview Journal Exercise #4.1 What to Bring Checklist for Interviews (6:07)
Interview Journal Exercise #4.2: If Interviewing For An Investment Job Make This (3:29)
Interview Journal Exercise #4.3: If Interviewing For Management Job Make This (2:08)
Interview Journal Exercise #4.4: If Interviewing For A Sales Job Make This (4:13)
Interview Journal Exercise #4.5: If Interviewing For An Operations Job Make This (5:06)
Interview Journal Exercise #4.6: If Interviewing For An Assistant Job Make This (2:13)
Interview Journal Exercise #4.7 If Interviewing For Human Resources Make This (2:21)
Interview Journal Exercise #4.8 If Interviewing For A Job Not Mentioned Above (2:24)

How to Answer Any Question You Have No Idea How to Answer & Using Frameworks

Introduction to How to Answer Any Question You Have No Idea How to Answer & Using Frameworks (1:11)
Interview Crutch Introduction (4:30)
Answering Qualitative General Business or Consulting Questions Using Frameworks (3:43)
Answering Qualitative Questions Using the S.W.O.T. Analysis Framework (2:06)
Answering Qualitative Questions Using the B.C.G. Analysis Framework (3:07)
Qualitative Questions Using the P.L.C. Analysis Framework (1:05)
Answering Qualitative Questions Using the Porters 5 Forces Analysis Framework (0:38)
Answering Quantitative or Finance Questions Using Frameworks (10:46)
How Do You Answer Questions When You Have No Idea! Use this Framework (1:42)
Interview Journal Exercise #5.1: How to Answer Questions When Lost Template (0:43)
Interview Journal Exercise #5.2: Optional: Complete this Additional Template (0:44)

What You Must Know About the Company That Is Interviewing You

Introduction to What You Must Know About the Company That Is Interviewing You (1:30)
How to Research the Company You Are Interviewing at Part 1 of 2 (2:01)
How to Research the Company You Are Interviewing at Part 2 of 2 (2:56)
Interview Journal Exercise #6: Checklist Of What You Need To Know About The Firm (2:42)

Bond with the Interviewer First!

Introduction to Why Bonding is Crucial in an Interview (0:44)
Strategy for the First 5-10 minutes of Every Interview (2:05)
CAN YOU PASS THE O'HARE TEST? (9:36)
Search LinkedIn & Learn More About Your Potential Interviewers Before Interviews (1:58)
Interview Journal Exercise #7.1: List 2 Things You Have In Common With Them (1:15)
Interview Journal Exercise #7.2: Questions to Remember to Pass the O'Hare Test (0:35)

Transition Words, Words to Use, Words Not to Use and Words That Buy You Time!

Introduction to Transition Words, Words to Use, Words Not to Use and Words That Buy You Time in an interview! (1:08)
Structuring Logic with Transition Words and Words to Use that Will Buy You Time (2:44)
Words to Say that Your Interviewer Will Remember and Appreciate (2:58)
Words or Things to Never Say in an Interview! (1:56)
Transition Words to Use When You Want to Politely Disagree With the Interviewer (0:44)
Interview Success Journal Exercise #8: Using Transition Words to Structure Your Logic and Buy Time (0:56)

When to Stop Talking & How do You Know If You Are Doing Well (Do They Like You)?

When to Stop Talking & How do You Know If You are Doing Well (Do They Like You)? (0:53)
How Do You Know if The Interviewer Likes You? (0:53)
Don’t Ever Oversell "Or You Will Lose the Sale" (2:45)

How to Know What the Next Question is That They Will Ask You?

Introduction to How to Know What the Next Question is That They Will Ask You? (0:48)
How to Answer Questions the Strategic and Pre-emptive Way (5:30)
Interview Journal Exercise #10: Answering the Preemptive & Logical Strategic Way (1:02)

Practice Answering These Tough Questions (and My Humble Thoughts on How)

Practice Answering These Tough Questions (and My Humble Thoughts on How) (0:59)
Interview Journal Exercise #11: Answering These Tough Questions (0:44)
Answering the "Why Do You Want to Leave Your Current Company" Question (3:28)
Answering the "I Don't Think You Are Qualified for this Job" Question (3:21)
Answering "Why Were You Fired [if Applicable]". Be Honest (it Works) (3:20)
Answering the "What is Your Weakness" Question (1:13)
Answering the "What is Your Strength" Question (1:47)
Answering the "Tell Me About Yourself" Question (1:53)
Answering the "Tell Me About X" Questions (2:56)
What Computer Security Vulnerability Have You Uncovered? (2:34)
Answering "Do You Have Something on Your Record We Should Know About" Question (2:33)
Answering "How Much Does a 747 Weigh?" from My Citadel Hedge Fund Interview (1:45)
Answering "Why Are Construction Hole Covers Round" from Microsoft Interviews (0:48)
Answering the "Parking Lot Question" from My Procter & Gamble Interview (2:26)
Answering the "What is Your Biggest Failure" Question (2:01)
Answering the "Why Didn't You Go to Harvard?" Question (0:43)
Answering the "Work Visa" Question (2:29)
Answering the "I Hate Where You Are From" Question. Seriously? (1:35)
Answering "What is Your #1 Investment Idea. No I Mean #2. No I Mean #3" @Goldman (1:26)
"I See You Speak Multiple Languages So I'll Interview You in French!” (1:07)

Why You Need to Think Like Your Interviewer & Help Them with Their Career

Introduction to Thinking Like the Interviewer (2:14)
What Value Can You Add Immediately to Show You are Proactive and Resourceful (1:50)
Interview Journal Exercise #12: How Can You Help Your Interviewer's Career? (2:51)

Additional Crucial Strategies to Address in Interviews

Technology to Use to Record Yourself Interviewing and What to Watch Out For (1:50)
The Drill Down Tactic That Interviewers Use (1:20)
Tip to Learn How Your Interviewer(s) Pronounce Their Names (2:10)
Dealing With An Aggressive or Confrontational Interviewer (0:44)
Topics to Never Bring Up in An Interview (1:00)
Asking Friends, Family and Strangers For Help With Your Upcoming Interview (1:02)
Strategies to Use with a Skype or Phone Interview (3:10)
Best Way to Avoid Being Nervous (Don't Worry They Can't Tell You Are Nervous!) (1:24)
Why You Must Assume All People Interviewing You Are Smarter And More Senior (0:49)
You Must Show Consistency (Everything In My Life Lead Up to This Opportunity) (0:51)
Interview Journal Exercise #13: Why Everything You've Done Leads Up to this Job (1:18)

Body Language, Tone, Voice Modulation and Demeanor During the Interview

Body Language, Tone, Voice Modulation and Demeanor During the Interview (1:16)
Eye Contact Strategy (1:19)
The Hand Shake, Smile and Business Card Exchange (3:16)
Tone and Voice Modulation (1:14)
Hand Gestures AND Seating Posture (0:33)
Qualities that Interviewers Like and Additional Demeanor Commentary (1:17)
Interview Journal Exercise #14: Improving Body Language When Answering Questions (1:40)

What to Wear to the Interview

What to Wear to the Interview (0:42)
Why I Failed At My Microsoft Interview in 1993 (2:36)
How do I know What to Wear? What Are the Resources? (1:22)

Reasons I Have Hired and Not Hired People

Reasons I Have Hired And Not Hired People (2:30)
Don’t Hire Someone that Wants the Job Only for the Money (1:08)
Don't Hire Anyone that Lacks Focus (0:56)

Strategies Based on the Seniority of the Person Interviewing You

Strategies Based on the Seniority of the Person Interviewing You (2:37)
How to Interview with an Executive 2 Levels More Senior Than You (Be Smarter) (2:35)
How to Interview with an Executive 1 Level More Senior Than You (2:57)
How to Interview with an Executive at Your Level or More Junior than You (2:07)
How to Interview With An Executive from a Different Department? (1:10)
Please Note, Interviewing with Smaller OR Start-ups Requires a Different Approach (1:19)
Journal Exercise #17: Interviewing With Executives from Different Levels (0:53)

Questions to Ask in The Interviews

Questions to Ask In The Interviews (1:44)
At What Point in the Interview Should You Ask Questions? (0:37)
Questions to Ask Executives that Are 2 Or More Levels Senior To You (3:24)
Questions to Ask More Senior Executives in Different Departments (1:08)
Questions to Ask Your Potential New Boss (2:11)
Questions to Ask Executives that Are the Same Level as You or More Junior (0:35)
Interview Success Journal Exercise #18: What Questions to Ask Based On Their Levels (1:01)

What to Do the Morning of the Interview (Before the Interview)

Introduction to the Pre Interview Morning Strategy (0:56)
How to Get Into the Ideal/Perfect State/Mood For the Interview (1:27)
What to Read Before the Interview During Breakfast (1:33)
When to Show Up For the Interview (1:04)
Interview Journal Exercise #19: Complete The Morning of The Interview Checklist (1:08)

What to Do Immediately After the Interview

Introduction to the Post Interview Morning Strategy (1:15)
Thank you Emails and Handwritten Note Strategy (4:57)
Journal Exercise #20: What To Do Immediately After The Interview Checklist (1:05)
What Do You Do 1 Week After the Interview if You Haven't Heard From The Company? (2:15)
2 Weeks Have Past...What Should I Do? (0:48)
Please Take at Least 1 Week Off In Between Jobs (or Longer if You Can)! (0:31)

You Got the Job! Now What?

WAIT Don't Quit Your Current Job Without Asking Your Company About These 3 Items (1:05)
Negotiating Your Salary or a Guarantee (1:08)
What to Include in Your Email+LinkedIn Update to All Stating You Are Leaving (0:58)
Journal Exercise #21: What to Write in Your "Moving On" Email LinkedIn Update (1:11)

What if You Don't Get the Job & When to Turn Down the Offer

What to Do If You Don't Get the Job+Why Interviewing is a GREAT Use of Your Time (2:11)
How to Respond to a Rejection (2:23)
When to Turn Down a Job Offer (2:46)
Interview Journal Exercise #22: How to Respond to a Rejection Via Email (0:53)

Conclusion, Next Steps and Thank you!

Conclusion, Next Steps and Thank You! (1:55)
Introducing Our NEW MBA Degree Program (2:14)

Transition Words to Use When You Want to Politely Disagree With the Interviewer

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