1. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 1 Applying and Interviewing for Employment

2. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 2 Employment Messages Application letters Job-inquiry letters Application follow-ups

3. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 3 Application Letters Accompany the résumé –What you are sending –Why you are sending it –Benefits of reading it

4. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 4 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

5. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 5 Types of Application Letters Solicited Unsolicited

6. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 6 Using the AIDA Model Attention Interest Desire Action

7. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 7 Application Follow-Ups Update application Show your interest Demonstrate persistence Show your commitment

8. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 8 Employment Interviews Organization’s objective –Match applicants with the organization Applicant’s objective –Match goals and abilities with the job

9. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 9 Sequence of Interviews Screening stage Selection stage Final stage

10. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 10 Common Interview Types Structured vs. unstructured Panel and group Behavioral and situational Working and stress

11. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 11 Interview Media Telephone Email and IM Video technology Virtual online

12. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 12 What Do Employers Seek? Organization fit –Personality –Work ethic –Attributes Job qualifications –Education –Experience –Skills

13. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 13 Preemployment Testing Integrity tests Personality tests Job-skills tests Substance tests Background checks

14. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 14 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

15. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 15 Learn About the Company Operations Markets Challenges

16. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 16 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

17. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 17 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?

18. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 18 Build Your Confidence Minimize weaknesses Maximize strengths Manage apprehension

19. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 19 Polish Your Interview Style Mock interviews Nonverbal skills Voice training

20. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 20 Plan to Look Good Business clothing Good grooming Appropriate behavior

21. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 21 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

22. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 22 The Interview Process 1.Warm-up stage 2.Question-and-answers 3.Close of the interview

23. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 23 The Warm-Up Stage First impressions Body language Social skills

24. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 24 Questions-and-Answers Asking and responding Listening to the interviewer Handling discriminatory questions

25. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 25 Close of the Interview Concluding gracefully Discussing salary Reviewing notes

26. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 26 After Interview Follow-Up Thank-you messages Inquiry messages

27. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 14 - 27 More Follow-Up Messages Asking for more time Accepting an offer Declining an offer Job resignations