Ronald L. Krannich - Job Interview Tips for Overcoming Red Flags: Winning Strategies, Examples, and Short Stories for People With Not-So-Hot Backgrounds

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COPYRIGHT 2020, 2004 by Ronald L. Krannich. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission of the author and publisher: IMPACT PUBLICATIONS, 7820 Sudley Road, Suite 100, Manassas, VA 20109, Tel. 703-361-7300, Fax 703-335-9486, or . The first edition of this book was published as Job Interview Tips for People With Not-So-Hot Backgrounds (Impact Publications, 2004).

DISCLAIMERS: The author and publisher have made every attempt to provide the reader with accurate, timely, and useful information. However, given the rapid changes taking place in todays job market, some information, interpretations, and prescriptions will inevitably change. The information presented here is for reference purposes only. The author and publisher make no claims that using this book will guarantee the reader a successful job interview or a job. They shall not be liable for any losses or damages incurred in the process of following the advice in this book.

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AUTHOR: Ronald L. Krannich, Ph.D., is one of todays leading career writers who has authored more than 100 books including several bestsellers for people with difficult backgrounds: No One Will Hire Me!, The Ex-Offenders New Job Finding and Survival Guide, The Ex-Offenders Re-Entry Assistance Directory, Best Resumes and Letters for Ex-Offenders, The Ex-Offenders Job Interview Guide, Best Jobs for Ex-Offenders, The Ex-Offenders Re-Entry Success Guide, The Ex-Offenders Quick Job Hunting Guide, The Ex-Offenders 30/30 Job Solution, 99 Days to Re-Entry Success Journal, The Re-Entry Employment and Life Skills Pocket Guide, The Re-Entry Start-Up Pocket Guide, The Anger Management Pocket Guide, The Re-Entry Personal Finance Pocket Guide, and Re-Imagining Life on the Outside Pocket Guide. A former Peace Corps Volunteer, Fulbright Scholar, university professor, and management trainer, Ron specializes in producing and distributing books, DVDs, training programs, and related materials on employment, career transition, addiction, anger management, criminal justice, and life skills. The previous edition of this book, published as Job Interview Tips for People With Not-So-Hot Backgrounds: How to Put Red Flags Behind You to Win the Job, was co-authored by Rons deceased partner, Dr. Caryl Rae Krannich. Much of her work is incorporated in this new edition (see reference on ).

WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU, especially given your sketchy background and troubled employment history? While you may be more trouble that youre worth, nonetheless, Im open-minded and willing to give deserving people second chances. Do you have anything to say for yourself that would convince me that youre the best person to hire for this position?

T HATS HOW MANY progressive employers think when evaluating candidates with questionable backgrounds. So, what should the applicant do? How should he present his best self to such a skeptical employer who sees red flags and hesitates accordingly?

Lets take a hard look at what needs to be done to overcome objections to hiring people with not-so-hot backgrounds. In so doing, well learn a great deal about you and what you really want to do with your life in relationship to jobs and employers.

Most people have one or two red flags in their background some minor and embarrassing, others major job killers. Many red flags are self-destructive behaviors (anger or addictions) known to only a few people; others are insidious and corrosive behaviors (an arrest or negative credit rating) quickly revealed through routine background checks. Some red flags are subtle behaviors (attitudes, habits, and decision-making styles) that savvy interviewers may uncover during multiple job interviews. And still others are physical or mental disabilities that may not be immediately obvious to others. Assuming you get to the job interview, all such red flags are potential job knockouts if not handled properly prior to getting the job offer.

Thats the subject of this book how to best handle red flags during the interview and convince employers that you are the right person for the job. The following chapters are all about how you can quickly prepare for sensitive interviews and what you should say and do when confronted with, or confessing, your red flags in face-to-face interviews.

Red flags are major impediments to building relationships and landing a job.

Lets make the case for confronting your red flags. Remember, red flags are red flags they function as major impediments to building relationships and landing a job. They shout Dont hire this one unless youre looking for trouble! Indeed, few employers want to hire someone with red flags, because they may have a negative impact on the job and workplace. While some employers are willing to give such people a second chance, other employers are reluctant to hire what they believe are risky people who may present serious liability issues for the organization.

This book is all about dealing with red flags during the job interview how to convince an employer that you should be hired for the job despite any red flags in your background. After all, employers want to know as much as possible about the real you before they put you on their payroll. They dont want to discover your red flags after they hire you.