1. Chapter 8: Before the Interview How do I prepare? Where do I begin? Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

2. Chapter 8: Before the Interview Benefits of Company Research Learn about potential companies Determine a good employment match Use information when writing cover letter Use information when developing resumé Use knowledge of company in interview Reflect on information when making job choice Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

3. Chapter 8: Before the Interview What Should Be Investigated Products/services Parent/subsidiaries Number of employees Sales/profits Potential growth Position in industry Organizational structure Management style Mission/vision statement Employee programs Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

4. Chapter 8: Before the Interview Gathering Information Traditional sources: libraries, bookstores Electronic sources: computers, Internet Personal sources: networks, informational interviews Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

5. Chapter 8: Before the Interview Interview Types Referral Interviews Screening Interviews Selection Interviews Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

6. Chapter 8: Before the Interview Forms of Interviews Directed Interview Form Unstructured Interview Form Stress Interview Form Group Interview Form Telephone Interview Form Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

7. Chapter 8: Before the Interview Dressing for Interview Success Assess your current wardrobe: Suits/dresses for interviewing Coordinating shirts for suits Conservative ties for suits Socks or hose for suits/dresses Dress shoes in good repair Formal winter or trench coat Appropriate watch and limited jewelry Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

8. TEST YOUR HANDSHAKE

9. Map your Interview Location Be familiar with the area Do a dry run Plan for unexpected delays Have a backup route Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.