Chapter 14 Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Applying and Interviewing for Employment

1.Submitting your résumé 2.Understanding the interview process 3.Preparing for a job interview 4.Interviewing for success 5.Following up after an interview Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Learning Objectives Chapter

Submitting Your Résumé Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter SolicitedUnsolicited Why You Are Sending It What You Are Sending Benefits of Reading It Application Letters

Application Letter Tips Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Write to a specific person Clearly identify the opportunity Show you understand the company Don’t volunteer salary history

Application Letter Tips Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Keep your message short Show personality but be businesslike Project confidence, not arrogance Don’t rehash your résumé

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Using the AIDA Plan Attention Interest Desire Action

Résumé Follow-Up Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Communication Professionalism Employer Instructions Closing Date

Has a hiring decision been made? Can you tell me what will happen next? What is the company’s time frame? Could I follow-up in another week? Can I provide additional information? Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Follow-Up Questions Chapter

Summary of Discussion Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter

Understanding the Interview Process Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter

Interview Sequence Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter ScreeningSelectionFinal Stage

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Group Stress Situational Open-Ended Panel Working Behavioral Structured Types of Interviews

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Interview Media Telephone and IM Video Technology Online Options

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter What Employers Seek SuitabilityOrganization Fit Attitudes Personal Style Background Experience Job-Related Traits Education

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Language Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and Skills Substance Tests Substance Tests Background Checks Background Checks Integrity Personality Cognition Preemployment Tests

Summary of Discussion Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter

Preparing for a Job Interview Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Research the Company Operations Markets Challenges Management

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Employer’s Questions The hardest decision you ever made Your greatest weaknesses Goals over the next five years What you didn’t like about prior jobs Relate something about yourself

Prepare Your Questions Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Demonstrate Understanding Demonstrate Understanding Steer the Discussion Steer the Discussion Evaluate the Opportunity Evaluate the Opportunity Meet Interviewer Expectations Meet Interviewer Expectations

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Boost Your Confidence Personal Value Positive Traits Strengths Preparation

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Polish Your Style Mock Interviews Nonverbal Skills Voice Training

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Professional Image Clothing Grooming Behavior

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter PreparingTravelingWaiting Your Résumé Support Papers Your Portfolio The Location The Route Travel Time Review Professionalism Respect Be Ready Upon Arrival

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Interviewing for Success Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter First Impression Body Language Social Skills The Warm-Up Stage

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Asking and Responding Careful Listening Personal Questions Questions & Answers

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Conclude Gracefully Salary Options Interview Notes Close the Interview

Summary of Discussion Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter

Following Up After an Interview Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter

Types of Messages Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Follow-Up Message Message of Inquiry Request for More Time

Types of Messages Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter Letter of Acceptance Letter Declining a Job Letter of Resignation

Summary of Discussion Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter

Applying and Interviewing for Employment Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter

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