1. Interviewing for Employment and Following Up
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2. Business Communication Essentials
The Interview Process
Organization
Match applicants with the organization
Applicant
Match goals and abilities with the job
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3. Typical Interview Sequence
Screening stage
Selection stage
Final stage
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4. Business Communication Essentials
Types of Interviews
Structured
Open-ended
Group
Stress
Video
Situational
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5. Preparing for Interviews
Do some follow-up research
Think ahead about questions
Bolster your confidence
Polish your interview style
Plan to look good
Be ready when you arrive
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6. Business Communication Essentials
Follow-Up Research
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
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7. Business Communication Essentials
Plan for Questions
Skills
Goals
Achievements
Interests
Attitudes
Relationships
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8. Prepare 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?
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9. Prepare for the Interview
Build your confidence
Polish your style
Plan to look good
Arrive prepared
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10. Business Communication Essentials
Build Your Confidence
Minimize weaknesses
Maximize strengths
Manage apprehension
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11. Business Communication Essentials
Polish Your Style
Mock interviews
Nonverbal skills
Voice training
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12. Business Communication Essentials
Plan to Look Good
Clothing
Accessories
Grooming
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13. Business Communication Essentials
Arrive Prepared
Paperwork
Travel time
Waiting time
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14. Interviewing for Success
Warm-up phase
Question-and-answer stage
The close
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15. Business Communication Essentials
The Warm-Up Phase
First impressions
Body language
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16. Business Communication Essentials
Questions and Answers
Handle questions
Listen to the interviewer
Field discriminatory questions
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17. Business Communication Essentials
Close of the Interview
Conclude gracefully
Discuss salary
Review notes
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18. Business Communication Essentials
Follow-Up Messages
Thank-you letter
Inquiry letter
Request for more time
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19. Business Communication Essentials
Reviewing Key Points
Understanding the interview process
Preparing for a job interview
Interviewing for success
Following up after the interview
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