Chapter 8: Before the Interview Benefits of Company Research Learn about potential companies Determine a good employment match Use information when writing cover letter Use information when developing resume Use knowledge of company in interview Reflect on information when making job choice Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

Chapter 8: Before the Interview What Should Be Investigated Products/servicesParent/subsidiaries Number of employeesSales/profits Potential growthPosition in industry Organizational structureManagement style Mission/vision statementEmployee programs Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

Chapter 8: Before the Interview Gathering Information Traditional sources: libraries, bookstores Electronic sources: computers, Internet Personal sources: networks, informational interviews Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

Chapter 8: Before the Interview Interview Types Referral Interviews Screening Interviews Selection Interviews Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

Chapter 8: Before the Interview Forms of Interviews Directed Interview Form Unstructured Interview Form Stress Interview Form Group Interview Form Telephone Interview Form Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

Chapter 8: Before the Interview Dressing for Interview Success Assess your current wardrobe: Suits/dresses for interviewing Coordinating shirts for suits Conservative ties for suits Socks or hose for suits/dresses Dress shoes in good repair Formal winter or trench coat Appropriate watch and limited jewelry Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.