Interviewing for Employment and Following Up © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Employment Interviews Organization Match applicants with the organization Applicant Match goals and abilities with the job © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

The Typical Sequence of Interviews Screening stage Selection stage Final stage © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Excellence in Business Communication Types of Interviews Structured Open-ended Panel Group Stress Video Situational © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Preparing for an Interview Know what employers want Research the company Anticipate questions Build your confidence Polish your style Plan to look good Arrive prepared © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Excellence in Business Communication What Employers Want Fit with the organization Qualifications for the job © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

PreEmployment Testing Job skills tests Psychological tests Drug tests © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Researching the Company 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 © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Anticipating the Employer’s Questions Skills Achievements Goals Attitudes Relationships Interests © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

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, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Excellence in Business Communication Build Your Confidence Overcome your weaknesses Emphasize your strengths Manage your apprehension © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Excellence in Business Communication Polish Your Style Stage mock interviews Manage nonverbal behavior Train your voice © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Excellence in Business Communication Plan to Look Good Clothing choices Appropriate accessories Personal grooming © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Excellence in Business Communication Arrive Prepared Paperwork Travel time Waiting time © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Three-Step Interview Process Warm-up phase Questions and answers Closing phase © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Excellence in Business Communication Warm-Up Phase First impressions Body language © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Excellence in Business Communication Questions and Answers Answering questions Asking questions Listening to the interviewer Dealing with personal questions © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Excellence in Business Communication Closing Phase Concluding gracefully Discussing salary Reviewing notes © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Following Up After the Interview Thank-you messages Inquiry messages © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication

Other Types of Follow-up Messages Requesting more time Accepting an offer Declining an offer Resigning from a job © Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business Communication