© Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication Today 8eChapter 18 - 1 Applying and Interviewing for...

© Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication Today 8e Chapter 18 - 1

Applying and Applying and Interviewing Interviewing

for Employment for Employment


Employment MessagesEmployment Messages

• Application letters• Job-inquiry letters• Application follow-ups


Tips for Application Tips for Application LettersLetters

• Be specific• Address salary requirements• Keep it short• Show some personality• Aim for high quality


Types of Application Types of Application LettersLetters

• Solicited• Unsolicited– Getting attention– Building interest– Increasing desire–Motivating action


Cultural ConsiderationsCultural Considerations

• The right style and approach• Proper tone and format


Other Employment Other Employment MessagesMessages

• Job-inquiry letters– Exhibit interest– Show initiative– Obtain application

• Application follow-ups– Exhibit interests– Show persistence– Update application


Employment InterviewsEmployment Interviews

• Organization’s objective–Match applicants with the organization

• Applicant’s objective–Match goals and abilities with the job


Typical Interview Typical Interview SequenceSequence

• Screening stage• Selection stage• Final stage


Types of InterviewsTypes of Interviews

• Structured• Open-ended• Group• Stress• Video• Situational


What Do Employers What Do Employers Seek?Seek?

• Fit with the organization– Personality– Background– Style

• Qualifications for the job– Knowledge– Skills– Abilities


Preemployment TestingPreemployment Testing

• Job-skills tests• Psychological tests• Drug tests


Interview PreparationInterview Preparation

• Conduct preliminary research• Think ahead about questions• Build your confidence• Polish your interview style• Plan to look good• Arrive prepared


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


Plan for QuestionsPlan for Questions

• Skills• Goals• Achievements• Interests• Attitudes• Relationships


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?


Plan for the InterviewPlan for the Interview

• Build your confidence• Polish your interview style• Plan to look good• Arrive prepared


Build Your ConfidenceBuild Your Confidence

• Minimize weaknesses• Maximize strengths• Manage apprehension


Polish Your StylePolish Your Style

• Mock interviews• Nonverbal skills• Voice training


Plan to Look GoodPlan to Look Good

• Clothing• Accessories• Grooming


Arrive PreparedArrive Prepared

• Paperwork• Travel time• Waiting time


Interviewing for SuccessInterviewing for Success

• Screening interview– Differentiate yourself

• Selection interview– Cover your strong points

• Final interview– Emphasize your personality


Three-Step Three-Step Interview ProcessInterview Process

• Warm-up phase• Question-and-answer stage• The close


The Warm-Up PhaseThe Warm-Up Phase

• First impressions• Body language


Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers

• Asking and responding• Listening to the interviewer• Handling personal questions


Close of the InterviewClose of the Interview

• Concluding gracefully• Discussing salary• Reviewing notes


Following Up Following Up After the InterviewAfter the Interview

• Thank-you messages• Inquiry messages


More Follow-up More Follow-up MessagesMessages

• Asking for more time• Accepting an offer• Declining an offer• Job resignations

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