Oh boy did I enjoy this book! The definition of a keep you up all night, read in one sitting thriller’ First, this book can be noteworthy because it is quite simple and provides detailed coverage of interview-related topics, including right before interview preparations and what to do and not to do when appearing at the interview destination. Taking basics, the author will get you into the selection procedure’s imaginary world where you can start judging what you have to do and how an ideal interview can go. However, the result is a boost to your confidence and an edge to your negotiating skills regarding your salary from the last job! Analyze yourself and, at certain times, you might become speechless when the author starts pointing out the pitfalls, as he noticed in many interview stories that happened in the real world. Key Takeaways But when you’re reading a thriller like this, sometimes you’ve just got to go with it. CM Ewan certainly has a talent for writing immersive action and I did fully care about Kate’s predicament. There’s no way I could have helped her answer Joel’s employment questions, but I was full of suggestions on ways to get out of the building, many of which she attempted and that made me feel a part of things well beyond the interview itself. Fantastically tense crime fiction to read in your armchair or on a journey. In a stunning office thirteen floors above the city below, you are all alone with the man interviewing you. The characters are well-developed, with Kate as a strong and smart protagonist. No frustration or suspension of disbelief over her behaviour and actions at all; she thought of so many things I would have never even considered.

Detailed and various topics on how to appear for an interview, when, and how to negotiate your salary terms. The early interactions between Joel and Kate, where the pair are taking turns assessing each other’s responses and analysing their body language were really absorbing, and these sorts of forays into the psychological-thriller genre are where The Interview really shines, in our opinion. I started the book wondering why it was called 'The Interview' when a whole entire book couldn't just be about an interview surely, could it? This is my first book by C.M. Ewan and I can't wait for more. He might just be my new favourite thriller author.An interview is a process you encounter whenever you meet a new person and when you know that you have to get along with this person in the future. The more formal and standardized format of such events is the corporate world’s selection procedure, where an interview is the most important part. Below is the list of books on a job interview to read in 2023: I always try to leave a little bit of a positive in a review even if I didn't enjoy a book but the only one I can add to this review is that I did finish the book as I did have an inkling of curiosity to see how the absurdity was wrapped up. In all honesty, it was the fantastic narration of Maguire that managed to keep me holding on until the end. Off the bat, Ewan has undoubtedly tapped into a thrilling premise here. Taking something as mundane and ordinary as a job interview and gradually morphing it into something far more nerve-shredding hooked us in right from the start. We absolutely flew through the first half of the book or so.

But still, I would say if the writing doesn't bother you, and you have enough time to read absolutely anything and want something just for the spice and the 'protective/possessive' male character, then sure, go for it. Kate is called to an interview for a PR position at Edge Communication late on a Friday afternoon. This position will provide her with the challenge she needs and is guaranteed to keep her busy, which is exactly what Kate needs. Ultimately, we found ourselves shrugging our shoulders more and more as we got closer to the end with a ‘ sure, whatever’ expression on our face. Which is strange given how the action and revelations only ramp up the deeper in the Interview you get. But why? Well, if we said too much it might spoil things but Joel is far from being the recruitment consultant he claims. And Kate has secrets too. She used to work in PR for a major aircraft manufacturer – a company which had technical problems with its jets and is now facing lawsuits and class actions. Is that what this is about, or is it something more personal? So yes, Kate is a good character, so is Joel for that matter, and I had conflicting thoughts about him throughout the story. Her brother and his storyline was good too - a nice little side distraction from the tension of the the interview.The game I want to play is let's unravel Mimi. It's a bit like pass the parcel but with only one player. Me. I get to unwrap each of her layers as I unravel her mind with my filth."