Released on = March 17, 2007, 11:35 am

Press Release Author = Brenda Ferguson Hodges

Industry = Human Resources

Press Release Summary = Vallejo, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) – A survey conducted by
Harris Interactive found that, out of 7,718 American workers, aged 18 and over, only
12% are extremely satisfied, 20% feel very passionate, and less that 15% feel
strongly energized by their work. The craze to work in your passion is challenging
those who are bored in their careers, considering changing jobs or deciding to
develop a new skill set. Career coach and author, Brenda Ferguson Hodges, known as
The Interview Queen®, gives the secrets to getting the job desired in her updated
book, Inside Job Interviews: Secrets to Doing Everything Right, so…YOU’RE HIRED!
(Queen, March 2007, $19.95)

Press Release Body = Brenda advises, “It’s crucial to understand how to stand out
from your competition and make a great first impression during the interview.” With
her twenty years of corporate Human Resources experience, she has written a book
that gives interviewing advice on the following:

•The #1 insider secret to getting the job and overcoming nervousness during the
interview
•Dressing professionally and confidently for the interview
•Knowing the 3 characteristics employers are looking for when hiring qualified
candidates
•Practice interview questions and suggested answers
•Assessment exercises to determine your talents, skills and abilities

An action-oriented book, readers will discover proven and essential interviewing
strategies and tools to land the career of their dreams. Each chapter features
insights on pursuing the interview with confidence, preparation, and having a better
understanding of how to conquer and play the interview game.

About Brenda Ferguson Hodges, The Interview Queen

Brenda Ferguson Hodges, The Interview Queen, is the CEO of BFH Communications, LLC
and the creator of The Resume Writing Kit, 25 Secrets to Planning, Writing and
Searching for Jobs that Gets Results. She gained her experience from major
corporations including; Lucas Film Ltd., Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Wells
Fargo Bank and Blue Cross of California. She has been interviewed on radio and
television stations including CNN Headline News and featured in San Francisco Bay
Area newspapers. Her mission is to inspire and empower others to land the career
they really want. For more information, visit Brenda’s original site at
www.theinterviewqueen.com, or call (707) 649-2107.

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Web Site = http://www.theinterviewqueen.com

Contact Details = Brenda Ferguson Hodges
P.O. Box 6029, Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 649-2107/ Fax (707) 649-8077
brenda@theinterviewqueen.com