Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Applying and Interviewing for Employment
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Employment Messages Application letters Job-inquiry letters Application follow-ups
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Application Letters Accompany the résumé –What you are sending –Why you are sending it –Benefits of reading it
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Tips for Application Letters Be clear and specific Show you are informed Don’t volunteer salary information Keep it short Show some personality Aim for high quality
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Types of Application Letters Solicited Unsolicited
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Using the AIDA Model Attention Interest Desire Action
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Application Follow-Ups Update application Show your interest Demonstrate persistence Show your commitment
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Employment Interviews Organization’s objective –Match applicants with the organization Applicant’s objective –Match goals and abilities with the job
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Sequence of Interviews Screening stage Selection stage Final stage
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Common Interview Types Structured vs. unstructured Panel and group Behavioral and situational Working and stress
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Interview Media Telephone and IM Video technology Virtual online
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter What Do Employers Seek? Organization fit –Personality –Work ethic –Attributes Job qualifications –Education –Experience –Skills
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Preemployment Testing Integrity tests Personality tests Job-skills tests Substance tests Background checks
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Interview Preparation Learn about the company Think ahead about questions Build your confidence Polish your interview style Plan to look your best Be ready when you arrive
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Learn About the Company Operations Markets Challenges
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Plan to Answer Questions The hardest decision you ever made Your greatest weakness Goals over the next five years What you didn’t like about prior jobs Relate something about yourself
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Prepare Some Questions Are these my kind of people? Will I enjoy doing the work? Do I want this job? Does the job pay well? Who will supervise me? What about my future?
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Build Your Confidence Minimize weaknesses Maximize strengths Manage apprehension
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Polish Your Interview Style Mock interviews Nonverbal skills Voice training
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Plan to Look Good Business clothing Good grooming Appropriate behavior
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Be Ready When You Arrive PlanningTravelingWaiting Your Résumé Support Papers Your Portfolio The Location The Route Travel Time Review and Plan Be Professional Practice Courtesy
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter The Interview Process 1.Warm-up stage 2.Question-and-answers 3.Close of the interview
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter The Warm-Up Stage First impressions Body language Social skills
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Questions-and-Answers Asking and responding Listening to the interviewer Handling discriminatory questions
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Close of the Interview Concluding gracefully Discussing salary Reviewing notes
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter After Interview Follow-Up Thank-you messages Inquiry messages
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter More Follow-Up Messages Asking for more time Accepting an offer Declining an offer Job resignations