Interviewing for Employment and Following Up Prentice Hall

Interviewing for Employment and Following Up © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 1

Employment Interviews Organization’s Main Objective Applicant’s Main Objective Match Applicants with the Organization Match Goals and Capabilities with the Job © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 2

The Typical Sequence of Interviews Employer’s Objectives The Interview Process Screening Selection Final Stage Hiring Decision Applicant’s Objectives © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 3

Types of Interviews Structured Open-Ended Group Stress Video Situational © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 4

What Employers Want Fit with the Organization Qualifications for the Job EQ © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 5

Preemployment Testing Job-Skills Tests © Prentice Hall, 2003 Psychological Tests Business Communication Today Drug Tests 6

Researching the Organization The Opportunity • Full Name • Job Title • Location • Job Functions • Age • Job Qualifications • Products • Career Path • Industry Position • Salary Range • Earnings & Growth • Travel • Overall Structure • Relocation © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 7

Anticipating the Employer’s Questions College Years Employers and Jobs Attitudes and Preferences Illegal/ Discriminating © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 8

Preparing Some Questions • Are these my kind of people? • Can I do this work? • Will I enjoy the work? • Do I want this job? • Does the job pay well? • Who will be my supervisor? • What sort of future can I expect? © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 9

Preparing for the Job Interview Build Your Confidence Polish Your Interview Style Plan to Look Good Arrive Prepared © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 10

Handling the Actual Interview Screening Interview Selection Interview Final Interview Differentiate Yourself Cover Your Strong Points Emphasize Your Personality © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 11

Three-Step Interview Process Warm-Up Phase Question-and Answer Stage The Close © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 12

The Warm-Up Phase First Impressions Body Language © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 13

Questions and Answers Answering Questions Asking Questions Listening to the Interviewer Dealing with Personal Questions © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 14

The Close of the Interview Concluding Gracefully Discussing Salary Reviewing Notes © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 15

Following Up After the Interview Thank-You Messages Inquiry Messages © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today 16

Other Types of Follow-up Messages Requesting More Time Declining an Offer (use what plan? ) © Prentice Hall, 2003 Accepting an Offer (use what plan? ) Resigning From a Job Business Communication Today 17