1. Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch 17 - 1 Chapter 17 Employment Communication and Interviewing

2. Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch 17 - 2 Learning Objective 1 Write effective application letters for solicited and unsolicited positions.

3. Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch 17 - 3 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

4. Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch 17 - 4 Learning Objective 2 Prepare an employment application.

5. Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch 17 - 5 Employment Application  Must be complete, accurate, and legible  Used as a screening tool for applicants

6. Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch 17 - 6 Learning Objective 3 Prepare for a successful job interview.

7. Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch 17 - 7 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.

8. Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch 17 - 8 Learning Objective 4 Compose a variety of follow-up letters and other employment- related messages.

9. Student slidesBusiness Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams Ch 17 - 9 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