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Here are just a few comments from job seekers who have taken TheHireRoad TM approach:

I think TheHireRoad program should become part of the workforce development system as an added feature available in the One Stop Career Centers throughout the United States. I highly recommend this product.

Jim McShane

Public Administrator, Illinois (WIA)

Workforce Investment Act System

I had the pleasure of meeting Greg about a month ago and learning about the job search strategies he teaches with TheHireRoad. In the space of those four weeks I have been actively applying TheHireRoad resources and strategy for communicating added value to potential employers. In that short time I received three invitations for interviews with hiring managers of companies I was most interested in!

This week I was offered a position at one of these companies which I gratefully accepted. Although the outcome speaks for itself, it was the process of getting there with Gregs help for which I am most THANKFUL. I appreciate that Greg not only gave me the resources, but he helped me to use them with the most impact. I am humbled and grateful for within four weeks of being suddenly unemployed, I have what looks like will be a great job.

Ron Sato

Santa Ana, California

TheHireRoad TM was pivotal in my search for new employment, giving me all the professional tools necessary to maximize my employment search, prepare for interviews and create a post-interview presentation of myself, all of which enabled me to stand out from the competition and land the perfect job. I would recommend Greg and TheHireRoad TM to anyone who is looking to put all the integral pieces of a new employment search together.

Leslie Rush

Oceanside, California

Greg is an excellent teacher and an inspirational role model. He is empowering while sharing his knowledge and motivates job seekers to test his unique techniques in real life. Greg has been a great supporter throughout the process, providing practical advice and hope. I highly recommend Gregs services to all on the road to success.

Klara Detrano

Costa Mesa, California

TheHireRoad was very effective and helped shorten my time between jobs. The seminar is a welcome change from the standard advice found in numerous books and tapes, especially the approach to interviewing. Im sure the strategies will be just as valuable if and when I find myself in transition again.

Larry Weimann

St. Louis, Missouri

TheHireRoad has led to spectacular results. I have used the techniques provided on the CDs and achieved results that I could never have gotten using other methods. The recommendations in TheHireRoad definitely got me noticed and helped me feel more confident in my interviews. Thank you for providing this very helpful job search tool.

Robert Lee

Simi Valley, California

I did use TheHireRoad program. The CDs and the DVD were great. I have had three job offers, accepted one last week, and started Monday.

Jason Stone

Alpharetta, Georgia

TheHireRoad really gave me the help I needed. I went into the interview with a lot of confidence and got the offer!

Susan Cole

Indianapolis, Indiana

TheHireRoad was an instrumental part of beginning my job search. The in-home seminar turned the anxiety of the interview into a position of knowledge and confidence. I am very happy to have made the choice to go with TheHireRoad and I have nothing but praise for their techniques, knowledge, and strategies.

Robert King

Whittier, California

The techniques I learned with this program have helped me revitalize my job search and boost my confidence. Now Im actually getting interviews!

Donna Schowalter

Newport Beach, California

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Chapter Nine

QUESTION 1: Tell me about yourself...

This is often asked at the outset of the interview to help put you at ease. Its where you begin to connect with the hiring manager, establishing the chemistry thats so important to your successful interview. If youre not prepared, this question may make you quite uncomfortable. However, I believe it can be of significant benefit to you because its a great opportunity to convey some important points prior to the nitty-gritty of the interview. Since this is an open-ended question, you want to be careful not to ramble on, so I suggest limiting your response to no more than maybe a minute or minute and a half.

In order to connect on the same level with the hiring manager, the first thing you must do is to clarify which direction to go, providing either personal or professional information. So when you hear tell me about yourself, youll want to begin your reply by asking:

Do you mean on a personal basis or professional basis? Is there something in particular youd like me to focus on?

The answer you get will give you the direction to follow. While most hiring managers will be interested in your professional background, occasionally the interest will be personal, or it could be both. Let the interviewer tell you what he or she is looking for!