An innovative, number-based approach that gives the reader instant interviewing results. Most candidates don't know that in the first 60 seconds, interviewers can decide whether the candidate will be moved to the top of the list... or dropped from consideration. The First 60 Seconds is an innovative book that shows job seekers how best to impress in that crucial first minute and gives strategies to constantly differentiate themselves from the competition. From preparing a credentials package to connecting with the interviewer, candidates will learn how to set themselves apart every time-especially essential with a 5% national unemployment rate. Plus, readers will learn to tackle: • The 60 Days before the Interview • The Next 60 Minutes (after the First 60 Seconds) • The Close and the Follow-Up • The 60-Month Career Plan For new job seekers or those out on the market after years of steady employment, this book gives them the best tools to get the job in today's tight market.