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Some questions answered in

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Some questions answered in

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    Slide 2:Some questions answered in Chapter 18

    Which entry-level jobs are available to new college graduates? Where do I find these jobs? How should I go about getting interviews, and what should I do when I have an interview? Which selection procedures besides interviews might I go through? What career paths are available in sales? How can I prepare myself for a promotion into management?

    Slide 3:A good match

    What you need How much structure do I need? What motivates me? Can I handle rejection? What do I like? What you offer What activities have given me job skills? What experiences have prepared me for work? What abilities and education can I offer? What the company has to offer Do they offer training? What do their salespeople do each day? What kind of structure do they provide? How much risk is involved? What the company needs Do they need special skills or knowledge? What abilities are needed to be successful? What is the order of importance of these abilities? Exhibit 18.1

    Slide 4:Develop a list of the advantages and disadvantages of working for a large company

    Advantages Training Support Company name recognition Fringe benefits Financial stability Specific career paths Disadvantages Red tape Limits on income Regimentation You’re just another number Slow reaction time Higher prices

    Slide 5:What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a small company?

    Advantages Better chance to make “big money” Immediate recognition of your performance Easier access to top management Faster reaction time when market changes Disadvantages Limited resources Little training Unclear career paths Tougher competitive situation Unstable financial situation

    Slide 6:In the job interview

    Is a résumé the only document you should take into an interview? What other things might be helpful in documenting your capabilities?

    Slide 7:Interviewing

    What questions have you gotten from more than one interviewer?

    Slide 8:Interviewing

    What are some of the unusual questions you’ve gotten while interviewing?

    Slide 9:How would you respond to these frequently asked interview questions?

    Tell me about yourself. What are your long-range and short range goals and objectives? What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses? Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing?

    Slide 10:How would you respond to these frequently asked interview questions?

    How do you think a friend or professor that knows you well would describe you? Why should I hire you? In what way do you think you can make a contribution to our company? What do you know about our company?

    Slide 11:What would you do differently if being interviewed by …

    an amiable? an analytical? a driver? an expressive? What do you do in a panel interview if there is one driver and one amiable?

    Slide 12:Examples of Legal and Illegal Questions

    Exhibit 18.7

    Slide 13:Any questions about the terminology?

    Application form Assessment center Conventional résumé Disguised interview FEB Felt stress Functional résumé Greeter Group interview Interview Panel interview Portfolio References Role accuracy Role ambiguity Role conflict Role stress Situational stress Stress interview Tests

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