Chapter 19 Applying and Interviewing for Employment Copyright

Chapter 19 Applying and Interviewing for Employment Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 1

Learning Objectives 1. Understanding application letters 2. Analyzing the interview process 3. Preparing for a job interview 4. Interviewing for success 5. Following up after an interview Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 2

Submitting Your Résumé Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 3

Application Letters Why you are sending it Unsolicited Solicited What you are sending Benefits of reading it Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 4

Application Letter Tips • Avoid using gimmicks • Write to a real person • Be clear about the opportunity you seek • Show that you understand the company Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 5

Application Letter Tips • Don’t volunteer your salary history • Keep it short—about three paragraphs • Show personality but stay businesslike • Project confidence, not arrogance Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 6

Using the AIDA Plan • Attention • Interest • Desire • Action Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 7

Résumé Follow-Up • Communication • Professionalism • Instructions • Closing date Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 8

Follow-Up Questions • Has a decision been made? • Can you tell me what will happen next? • What is the company’s time frame? • Could I follow up in another week? • Can I provide additional information? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 9

Summary of Discussion Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 10

Understanding the Interviewing Process Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 11

Interview Sequence Screening Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Selection Final stage Chapter 19 - 12

Structured Open-ended Panel Group Types of interviews Behavioral Situational Working Stress Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 13

Interview Media Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 14

What Employers Seek Target position Organization fit Job demands Work ethic Personal skills Personality Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 15

Pre-employment Tests Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 16

Summary of Discussion Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 17

Preparing for a Job Interview Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 18

Research the Company • Operations • Markets • Challenges • Management Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 19

Employer’s Questions • The hardest decision you ever made • Your greatest weaknesses • Goals over the next five years • What you didn’t like about prior jobs • Relate something about yourself Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 20

Plan Your Questions Demonstrate understanding Steer the discussion Evaluate the opportunity Meet interviewer expectations Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 21

Build Your Confidence Weaknesses Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 22

Polish Your Style • Mock interviews • Nonverbal skills • Speaking voice Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 23

Professional Image • Clothing • Grooming • Behavior Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 24

Be Ready Upon Arrival Preparing Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Traveling Waiting Chapter 19 - 25

Summary of Discussion Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 26

Interviewing for Success Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 27

The Warm-Up Stage Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 28

Questions and Answers Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 29

The Interview Close Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 30

Summary of Discussion Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 31

Following Up After an Interview Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 32

Follow-Up Messages • Thank-you message • Message of inquiry • Request for more time Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 33

Follow-Up Messages • Letter of acceptance • Letter declining job offer • Letter of resignation Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 34

Summary of Discussion Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 35

Chapter 19 Applying and Interviewing for Employment Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Chapter 19 - 36

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