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APPLYING & INTERVIEWING FOR EMPLOYMENT (Preparing for a Job Iv…
APPLYING & INTERVIEWING FOR EMPLOYMENT
Submitting yr Resume
Writing Application Letters
Solicited
Clear job qualification
Increased competition
Advertised job opportunity
Prospecting
Unannounced opportunity
Unclear job qualifications
Fewer competitors
Tips for Application Letters
Clearly identify the opportunity
Show you understand the company
Write yr letter to a specific person
Don't volunteer salary history
Project confidence, not arrogance
Show personality, but be businesslike
Don't repeat resume info
Keep yr message short
Using the AIDA Plan for Application letters
Build interest
Increase desire
Get attention
Motivate action
Following Up After Submitting a Resume
Follow employer instructions
Be aware of job-posting dates
Make a +ve impression
Asking Follow-Up Questions
Can you tell me what will happen next?
What's the time frame for filling this position?
Has a decision been made yet?
Could I follow-up in another week?
Can I provide any additional info?
Understanding the Iv Process
The Typical Sequence of Iv
Selection stage
Final stage
The screening stage
Common Types of Iv
Group
Open-ended
Working
Behavioral
Panel
Structured
Situational
Stress
Iv Media
Video
E-mail & IM
Telephone
Online iv
What Employers Look for in an Iv
Suitability
Work experience
Job-related traits
Education
Organization fit
Background
Attitudes
Personal style
Preemployment Testing & Background Checks
Cognition
Language ablity
Personality
Knowledge & skills
Integrity
Substance tests
Background checks
Preparing for a Job Iv
Learning About the Organization
Info about the company
Markets
Operations
Challenges
Info about the managers
Common interest
Organizations
Names & job titles
Planning for the Employer's Questions
Where do you want to be in 5 yrs?
What didn't you like about previous jobs?
What's yr greatest weakness?
Tell me something about yrself?
What's the hardest decision you've made?
How do you spend yr free time?
Thinking Ahead About Questions
Interviewer's questions
Handle with confident
Yr own questions
Ask insightful questions
Planning Questions of yr Own
Evaluate the opportunity
Steer the discussion
Demonstrate yr understanding
Meet interviewers' expectations
Boosting yr Confidence
Highlights yr individual strenghts
Know how you can help the employer
Emphasize yr +ve attributes
Focus on yr value to the company
Polishing yr Interview Style
Build competence & confidence
Observing yr nonverbal behavior
Improving yr speaking voice
Staging mock iv
Presenting a Professional Image
Smart-looking "business casual" attire
Limited jewelry
Conservative business suit (formal)
No visible tattoos/ piercings
Neat "adult" hairstyle
Little to no perfume/ cologne
Clean hands & trimmed fingernails
Subtle makeup (for women)
Stylish but professional-looking shoes
Exemplary personal hygiene
Being Ready When You Arrive
Travelling
Plan yr route
Set travel time
Know location
Waiting
Review notes
Be professional
Be courteous
Preparing
Documentation
Mobile devises
Your resume
Interviewing for Success
The Warm-Up Stage
Paying attention to body language
Being courteous & professional
Making a good first impression
The Question-and-Answer Stage
Listening to the interviewer
Handling discriminatory questions
Answering & asking questions
The Interview Close
Discussing salary requirement
Consulting yr interview notes
Concluding the interview gracefullyy
Following Up After an Interview
Types of Messages
Follow-up message
Message of inquiry
Letter declining a job offer
Request for a time extension
Letter of acceptance
Letter of resignation