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Interviewing for Employment and Following Up. The Interview Process. Organization Match applicants with the organization Applicant Match goals and abilities with the job. Typical Interview Sequence. Screening stage Selection stage Final stage. Types of Interviews. Structured
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Interviewing for Employment and Following Up Business Communication Essentials
The Interview Process • Organization • Match applicants with the organization • Applicant • Match goals and abilities with the job Business Communication Essentials
Typical Interview Sequence • Screening stage • Selection stage • Final stage Business Communication Essentials
Types of Interviews • Structured • Open-ended • Group • Stress • Video • Situational Business Communication Essentials
Preparing for Interviews Do some follow-up research Think ahead about questions Bolster your confidence Polish your interview style Plan to look good Be ready when you arrive Business Communication Essentials
Follow-Up Research 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 Business Communication Essentials
Plan for Questions • Skills • Goals • Achievements • Interests • Attitudes • Relationships Business Communication Essentials
Prepare 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? Business Communication Essentials
Prepare for the Interview • Build your confidence • Polish your style • Plan to look good • Arrive prepared Business Communication Essentials
Build Your Confidence • Minimize weaknesses • Maximize strengths • Manage apprehension Business Communication Essentials
Polish Your Style • Mock interviews • Nonverbal skills • Voice training Business Communication Essentials
Plan to Look Good • Clothing • Accessories • Grooming Business Communication Essentials
Arrive Prepared • Paperwork • Travel time • Waiting time Business Communication Essentials
Interviewing for Success • Warm-up phase • Question-and-answer stage • The close Business Communication Essentials
The Warm-Up Phase • First impressions • Body language Business Communication Essentials
Questions and Answers • Handle questions • Listen to the interviewer • Field discriminatory questions Business Communication Essentials
Close of the Interview • Conclude gracefully • Discuss salary • Review notes Business Communication Essentials
Follow-Up Messages • Thank-you letter • Inquiry letter • Request for more time Business Communication Essentials
Reviewing Key Points • Understanding the interview process • Preparing for a job interview • Interviewing for success • Following up after the interview Business Communication Essentials