1. Employment Communication and Interviewing
Chapter 17
Employment Communication and Interviewing

2. Learning Objective 1
Write effective application letters for solicited and unsolicited positions.

3. Application Letters Opening – gain attention
Summary of qualifications – convince the employer you fit the job
Closing – request an interview and provide contact information

4. Learning Objective 2
Prepare an employment application.

5. Employment Application
Must be complete, accurate, and legible
Used as a screening tool for applicants

6. Learning Objective 3
Prepare for a successful job interview.

7. Job Interview Preparation
Review all information gathered.
Learn all you can about the company.
Practice answering anticipated questions.
Prepare questions to ask in interview.
Dress appropriately.

8. Learning Objective 4
Compose a variety of follow-up letters and other employment-related messages.

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