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Chapter 8: Before the Interview What Should Be Investigated Products/services Parent/subsidiaries Number of employees Sales/profits Potential growth Position in industry Organizational structure Management style Mission/vision statement Employee programs Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

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Page 1: Chapter 8: Before the Interview How do I prepare? Where do I begin? Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright  2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights

Chapter 8: Before the Interview

How do I prepare?

Where do I begin?

Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition

Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

Page 2: Chapter 8: Before the Interview How do I prepare? Where do I begin? Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright  2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights

Chapter 8: Before the InterviewBenefits of Company Research

Learn about potential companies Determine a good employment match Use information when writing cover letter Use information when developing resumé Use knowledge of company in interview Reflect on information when making job choice

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Page 3: Chapter 8: Before the Interview How do I prepare? Where do I begin? Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright  2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights

Chapter 8: Before the InterviewWhat Should Be Investigated

Products/servicesParent/subsidiaries

Number of employeesSales/profitsPotential growthPosition in industryOrganizational structureManagement styleMission/vision statement

Employee programs

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Chapter 8: Before the InterviewGathering Information

Traditional sources: libraries, bookstores Electronic sources: computers, Internet Personal sources: networks, informational

interviews

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Chapter 8: Before the InterviewInterview Types

Referral Interviews

Screening Interviews

Selection InterviewsLamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition

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Chapter 8: Before the InterviewDressing for Interview Success

Assess your current wardrobe: Suits/dresses for interviewing Coordinating shirts for suits Conservative ties for suits Socks or hose for suits/dresses Dress shoes in good repair Formal winter or trench coat Appropriate watch and limited jewelry

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Map your Interview Location

Be familiar with the area

Do a dry run Plan for unexpected

delays Have a backup route

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