© prentice hall, 2005 business communication today 8echapter 18 - 1 applying and interviewing for...
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© Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication Today 8eChapter Tips for Application Letters Be specific Address salary requirements Keep it short Show some personality Aim for high qualityTRANSCRIPT
© Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication Today 8e Chapter 18 - 1
Applying and Applying and Interviewing Interviewing
for Employment for Employment
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Employment MessagesEmployment Messages
• Application letters• Job-inquiry letters• Application follow-ups
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Tips for Application Tips for Application LettersLetters
• Be specific• Address salary requirements• Keep it short• Show some personality• Aim for high quality
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Types of Application Types of Application LettersLetters
• Solicited• Unsolicited– Getting attention– Building interest– Increasing desire–Motivating action
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Cultural ConsiderationsCultural Considerations
• The right style and approach• Proper tone and format
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Other Employment Other Employment MessagesMessages
• Job-inquiry letters– Exhibit interest– Show initiative– Obtain application
• Application follow-ups– Exhibit interests– Show persistence– Update application
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Employment InterviewsEmployment Interviews
• Organization’s objective–Match applicants with the organization
• Applicant’s objective–Match goals and abilities with the job
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Typical Interview Typical Interview SequenceSequence
• Screening stage• Selection stage• Final stage
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Types of InterviewsTypes of Interviews
• Structured• Open-ended• Group• Stress• Video• Situational
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What Do Employers What Do Employers Seek?Seek?
• Fit with the organization– Personality– Background– Style
• Qualifications for the job– Knowledge– Skills– Abilities
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Preemployment TestingPreemployment Testing
• Job-skills tests• Psychological tests• Drug tests
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Interview PreparationInterview Preparation
• Conduct preliminary research• Think ahead about questions• Build your confidence• Polish your interview style• Plan to look good• Arrive prepared
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Conduct Preliminary Conduct Preliminary ResearchResearch
The Organization The Opportunity
•Full name•Location•Age•Products•Industry position•Earnings and growth •Overall structure
•Job title•Job functions•Job qualifications•Career path•Salary range•Travel•Relocation
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Plan for QuestionsPlan for Questions
• Skills• Goals• Achievements• Interests• Attitudes• Relationships
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Prepare Some QuestionsPrepare Some Questions• Are these my kind of people?• Will I enjoy the work?• Do I want this job?• Does the job pay well?• Who will supervise me?• What about my future?
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Plan for the InterviewPlan for the Interview
• Build your confidence• Polish your interview style• Plan to look good• Arrive prepared
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Build Your ConfidenceBuild Your Confidence
• Minimize weaknesses• Maximize strengths• Manage apprehension
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Polish Your StylePolish Your Style
• Mock interviews• Nonverbal skills• Voice training
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Plan to Look GoodPlan to Look Good
• Clothing• Accessories• Grooming
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Arrive PreparedArrive Prepared
• Paperwork• Travel time• Waiting time
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Interviewing for SuccessInterviewing for Success
• Screening interview– Differentiate yourself
• Selection interview– Cover your strong points
• Final interview– Emphasize your personality
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Three-Step Three-Step Interview ProcessInterview Process
• Warm-up phase• Question-and-answer stage• The close
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The Warm-Up PhaseThe Warm-Up Phase
• First impressions• Body language
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Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers
• Asking and responding• Listening to the interviewer• Handling personal questions
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Close of the InterviewClose of the Interview
• Concluding gracefully• Discussing salary• Reviewing notes
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Following Up Following Up After the InterviewAfter the Interview
• Thank-you messages• Inquiry messages
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More Follow-up More Follow-up MessagesMessages
• Asking for more time• Accepting an offer• Declining an offer• Job resignations