1. Interviewing for Employment and Following Up
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2. Employment Interviews
Organization
Match applicants with the organization
Applicant
Match goals and abilities with the job
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3. The Typical Sequence of Interviews
Screening stage
Selection stage
Final stage
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Types of Interviews
Structured
Open-ended
Panel
Group
Stress
Video
Situational
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5. 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
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What Employers Want
Fit with the organization
Qualifications for the job
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7. PreEmployment Testing
Job skills tests
Psychological tests
Drug tests
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8. 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
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9. Anticipating the Employer’s Questions
Skills
Achievements
Goals
Attitudes
Relationships
Interests
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10. 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?
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Build Your Confidence
Overcome your weaknesses
Emphasize your strengths
Manage your apprehension
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12. Excellence in Business Communication
Polish Your Style
Stage mock interviews
Manage nonverbal behavior
Train your voice
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Plan to Look Good
Clothing choices
Appropriate accessories
Personal grooming
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Arrive Prepared
Paperwork
Travel time
Waiting time
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15. Three-Step Interview Process
Warm-up phase
Questions and answers
Closing phase
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Warm-Up Phase
First impressions
Body language
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Questions and Answers
Answering questions
Asking questions
Listening to the interviewer
Dealing with personal questions
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Closing Phase
Concluding gracefully
Discussing salary
Reviewing notes
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19. Following Up After the Interview
Thank-you messages
Inquiry messages
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20. Other Types of Follow-up Messages
Requesting more time
Accepting an offer
Declining an offer
Resigning from a job
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