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1 Chapter 14 Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages
Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

2 Preparation for an Interview
Chapter 14 Preparation for an Interview Research the company Study yourself to identify how your qualifications match the job Be ready to provide clear, specific evidence of your qualifications Plan a professional appearance Plan to arrive several minutes early Practice Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

3 Effective Interviewee Behaviors
Chapter 14 Effective Interviewee Behaviors Prepare for the interview Practice the interview with the help of an objective individual Know about interviewer strategies Think before you speak, but provide intelligent answers without undue delay Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

4 Effective Interviewee Behaviors (cont.)
Chapter 14 Effective Interviewee Behaviors (cont.) Look interested — attentive posture and eye contact Avoid negative mannerisms Be able to avoid answering illegal questions without offending the interviewer Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

5 Employment Success Traits
Chapter 14 Employment Success Traits People skills Leadership communication skills Client/customer orientation Team player Computer proficiency Motivation, creativity, and adaptability Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

6 Illegal Interview Questions
Chapter 14 Illegal Interview Questions National origin and religion Age Disabilities health conditions, and physical characteristics not reasonably related to the job Marital status, spouse’s employment, or dependents Arrests or criminal convictions that are not related to the job Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

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