Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Applying and Interviewing for Employment 1Chapter 19 - Chapter 19

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall

Applying and Interviewing for

Employment

1Chapter 19 -

Chapter 19

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 2Chapter 19 -

Solicited

Why You’re Sending It

What You’re Sending

Benefits of Reading It

Unsolicited

Application Letters


• Avoid Gimmicky Application Letters

• Address the Letter to a Real Person

• Be Clear About What You’re Seeking

• Show You Understand the Company

Application Letter Tips


• Don’t Volunteer Your Salary History

• Keep It Short—About Three Paragraphs

• Show Personality But Stay Businesslike

• Project Confidence, Not Arrogance • (Humble Confidence)

Application Letter Tips


• Attention- Opening paragraph states reason for writing and get the recipient to keep reading by showing how you meet company’s needs.

• Interest & Desire– Middle paragraph presents strongest selling point and increased interest in interviewing you. Be specific and back up what you are saying with convincing evidence.

Using the AIDA Plan


• Action – Ask for specific action and facilitate a reply by giving e-mail, phone, best time to reach you. May say you will follow up with phone call.

Using the AIDA Plan


Résumé Follow-UpMake a Positive Impression (Remember you are still being evaluated.)

Follow Employer Instructions(If say no phone calls, don’t call, apply on-line do not submit in person)

Refer to Job-Posting Dates(Don‘t follow up until posting closes.)

• Has a decision been made?• What will happen next?• What is the company’s time frame?• Can I follow-up in another week?• Can I provide more information?


Follow-Up Questions

8Chapter 19 -

Understanding the Interviewing Process


Interview Sequence


Screening Selection

Final Stage

(may be to sell you on

accepting their offer)

1 2 3


Group –Several Applicants

Stress -Interruptions, silence, abrupt reactions, etc.

Situational –How you would

handle hypothetical

Open-Ended -Questions are

adapted

Panel –Several Interviewers

Working –Simulation – actually perform work tasks

Behavioral –How you handledcertain situations

Structured -Predetermined

questions

Types ofInterviews

11Chapter 19 -


Interview Media

12Chapter 19 -

•Phone•Email & IM•Video•Online – • Structured questionnaires,

tests, simulations, etc.


What Employers Seek

Suitability Organization Fit

Attitudes

Personal Style

Background

Experience

Job-Related Traits

Education


Preemployment Tests

14Chapter 19 -

Language Knowledge and Skills

Substance AbuseTests

BackgroundChecks

Integrity Personality

Cognition –Acquiring, processing

Analyzing, using, rememberinginformation

Preparing for a Job Interview



Research the Company

•Operations•Markets•Challenges•Management•Current Events


Employer’s Questions

• The hardest decision you’ve made• Your greatest weakness• Goals over the next five years• What you didn’t like about prior jobs• Relate something about yourself

17Chapter 19 -

Plan Your Questions


DemonstrateUnderstanding

Steer the Discussion

Evaluate theOpportunity

Meet InterviewerExpectations

18Chapter 19 -


Build Your Confidence

•Personal Value

•Positive Traits

•Strengths

•Preparation


Polish Your Style

•Interview Questions

•Nonverbal Skills

•Voice Training


Professional Image

•Business Attire•Personal Grooming•Appropriate Behavior (social awareness, self monitoring)


Preparing Traveling Waiting

Your Résumé

Support Papers

Mobile Phone

The Location

The Route

Travel Time

Review

Professionalism

Courtesy

22Chapter 19 -

Be Ready Upon Arrival

Interviewing for Success



The Warm-Up Stage(most important)

24Chapter 19 -

First Impression – Some studies show interviews may make up their mind in first 20 seconds. Casual conversation is NOT casual conversation.

Body Language – Repeat interviewers name when introduced, wait to be asked to sit, let interviewer start discussion.

Social Skills


Questions & Answers

25Chapter 19 -

●Asking - Responding

●Careful Listening – Pay attention to body language, non verbal clues, perplexed or confused expressions, negative expressions

●Personal Questions - Decide how you want to handle it


The Interview Close

26Chapter 19 -

Courtesy and Tact – Emphasize your value & ASK FOR THE JOB!

Salary Options- Competitive salary, your value that justifies higher salary, consider salary as one component on the total compensation package, opportunitiis for advancement, etc. THE ART OF NEGOTIATION

Interview Notes – GET ORGANIZED IN THE BEGINNING

Following Up After the Interview



Types of Messages

Follow-Up Message – Hand written within 24 hours

Message of Inquiry – If don’t hear by date indicated

Request for Time Extension – If have multiple offers or outstanding interviews


Types of MessagesLetter of Acceptance – Offer in Writing

Letter Declining a Job Offer

Letter of Resignation From Current Job

Documents

Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Applying and Interviewing for Employment 1Chapter 19 - Chapter 19