Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch Chapter 17 Employment Communication and Interviewing

Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch Learning Objective 1 Write effective application letters for solicited and unsolicited positions.

Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch Application Letters  Opening – gain attention  Summary of qualifications and accomplishments – convince the employer you fit the job  Closing – request an interview and provide contact information

Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch Learning Objective 2 Prepare an employment application.

Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch Employment Application  Must be complete, accurate, and legible  Used as a screening tool for applicants

Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch Learning Objective 3 Prepare for a successful job interview.

Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch Job Interview Preparation  Review all information gathered.  Learn all you can about the company.  Practice answering anticipated questions.  Prepare questions to ask in the interview.  Dress appropriately.

Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch Learning Objective 4 Compose a variety of follow-up letters and other employment- related messages.

Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch Employment Communication  Follow-up to an application letter  Interview acceptance letter  Thank you letter after a job interview  Job acceptance letter  Letter rejecting employment  Letter of resignation