The job market is awash with qualified applicants. Yet employers rarely select based solely on merit. Instead, most hiring decisions are gut-level evaluations made in the first few minutes of an interview. What people say determines who lands a job and who does not.   Hiring expert Tony Beshara knows the words that trigger "yes" in the minds of employers--and in his handy new book, he arms candidates with hundreds of ready-to-use responses to even the toughest interview questions. Covering entry-level to executive positions and encompassing all industries, this quick-reference guide propels job seekers through every stage of the process. Readers learn power phrases to:   - Get their foot in the door  - Clearly communicate their skills, strengths, and experience--and why they would be a perfect fit  - Make a great impression at the crucial opening and close  - Score high on the likability factor  - Dispel lingering concerns about work history  - Give follow-up emails real impact  - Negotiate a strong job offer  - And more   After all, when it's time to choose between a candidate who is perfect on paper and one who is persuasive in person, there's no contest
. Powerful Phrases for Successful Interviews gives you the right words to make the difference every time.