© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Applying and Interviewing for Employment

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Employment Messages Application letters Job-inquiry letters Application follow-ups

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Tips for Application Letters Be specific Reserve salary information Keep it short Show some personality Aim for high quality

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Writing Application Letters Solicited Unsolicited –Getting attention –Building interest –Increasing desire –Motivating action

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Other Employment Messages Job-inquiry letters –Exhibit interest –Show initiative –Obtain application Application follow-ups –Exhibit interests –Show persistence –Update application

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Employment Interviews Organization’s objective –Match applicants with the organization Applicant’s objective –Match goals and abilities with the job

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Typical Interview Sequence Screening stage Selection stage Final stage

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Common Interview Types Structured Open-ended Group Stress Video Situational

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter What Do Employers Seek? Fit with the organization –Personality –Background –Style Qualifications for the job –Knowledge –Skills –Abilities

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Preemployment Testing Job-skills tests Psychological tests Drug tests

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Interview Preparation Conduct preliminary research Think ahead about questions Build your confidence Polish your interview style Plan to look good Arrive prepared

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Research the Company The OrganizationThe 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

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Plan for Questions Skills Goals Achievements Interests Attitudes Relationships

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 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 supervise me? What about my future?

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Build Your Confidence Minimize weaknesses Maximize strengths Manage apprehension

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Polish Your Style Mock interviews Nonverbal skills Voice training

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Plan to Look Good Clothing Accessories Grooming

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Arrive Prepared Paperwork Travel time Waiting time

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Interviewing for Success Screening interview –Differentiate yourself Selection interview –Cover your strong points Final interview –Emphasize your personality

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Three-Step Interview Process Warm-up phase Question-and-answer stage The close

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter The Warm-Up Phase Making a first impression Using body language

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Questions and Answers Dealing with questions Listening to the interviewer

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Close of the Interview Concluding Discussing salary Reviewing notes

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter Following Up After the Interview Thank-you messages Inquiry messages

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter More Follow-up Messages Asking for more time Accepting an offer Declining an offer Resigning