Applying and Interviewing for Employment Prentice Hall 2007

Applying and Interviewing for Employment © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 1

Employment Messages Résumé Support Documents Applications © Prentice Hall, 2007 Inquiries Business Communication Essentials, 3 e Follow-Ups 2

Tips for Application Letters Be Clear and Specific Show You Are Informed Avoid Discussing Salary Keep the Letter Short Show Some Personality Aim for High Quality © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 3

Types of Application Letters Getting Attention Building Interest Solicited Unsolicited Increasing Desire Motivating Action © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 4

Application Follow-Ups Update Application Demonstrate Interest Show Persistence Underscore Commitment © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 5

Employment Interviews Organization’s Main Objective Match Applicants with the Organization © Prentice Hall, 2007 Applicant’s Main Objective Match Goals and Capabilities with the Job Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 6

Typical Interview Sequence Employer’s Objectives The Interview Process Screening Selection Final Stage Hiring Decision Applicant’s Objectives © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 7

Common Interview Types Structured Stress Open-Ended Video Group Situational © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 8

What Do Employers Seek? Organization Fit Qualifications Personality Knowledge Background Skills Style Abilities © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 9

Preemployment Testing Job Skills Integrity Tests Substance Tests Personality Profiles Background Checks © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 10

Interview Preparation ü Conduct preliminary research ü Think ahead about questions ü Build your confidence ü Polish your interview style ü Plan to look your best ü Be ready when you arrive © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 11

Conduct Preliminary Research The Organization The Opportunity 1. Corporate name 1. Job Title 2. Age and location 2. Job Functions 3. Products or services 3. Job Qualifications 4. Industry Position 4. Career Path 5. Earnings and Growth 5. Salary Range 6. Overall Structure 6. Travel and relocation © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 12

Plan for Questions Skills Interests Goals Attitudes Achievements Relationships © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 13

Prepare Some Questions • Do I like these people? • Will I enjoy the work? • Do I want this job? • Does the job pay well? • Who will supervise me? • What about my future? © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 14

Build Your Confidence üMinimize Weaknesses üMaximize Strengths üManage Apprehension © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 15

Polish Your Style Mock Interviews Nonverbal Skills Voice Training © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 16

Plan to Look Good Business Clothing Good Grooming Appropriate Behavior © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 17

Arrive Prepared Paperwork Travel Time Waiting Time © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 18

Interviewing for Success Screening Interview Selection Interview Final Interview Differentiate Yourself Stress Strengths Reveal Motivations Stress a Key Aspect Sell Qualifications Discuss Values Demonstrate Skills Obtain information Get the Job © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 19

The Interview Process Warm-Up Phase Question-Answer Stage The Closing Phase © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 20

The Warm-Up Phase First Impressions Nonverbal Cues Business Etiquette © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 21

Dealing with Questions Give Thoughtful Answers Ask Intelligent Questions Pay Careful Attention Respond to Discrimination © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 22

Close of the Interview Concluding Gracefully Discussing Salary Reviewing Notes © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 23

Following Up After the Interview Thank-You Messages Inquiry Messages © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 24

More Follow-Up Messages Requesting More Time Accepting Job Offers © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 25

More Follow-Up Messages Declining Job Offers Resignation Letters © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 26

Reviewing Key Points • Writing employment messages • Understanding the interview process • Preparing for a job interview • Interviewing for success • Following up after the interview © Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3 e 27