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Interviewing for Employment and Following Up. Writing Employment Messages. Application letters Inquiry letters Application follow-ups. Tips for Application Letters. Research the organization Focus on the audience Avoid gimmicks Don’t waste the reader’s time Use a straightforward style.
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Interviewing for Employment and Following Up Business Communication Today, 9e
Writing Employment Messages • Application letters • Inquiry letters • Application follow-ups Business Communication Today, 9e
Tips for Application Letters • Research the organization • Focus on the audience • Avoid gimmicks • Don’t waste the reader’s time • Use a straightforward style Business Communication Today, 9e
Types of Application Letters • Solicited • Unsolicited • Getting attention • Building interest • Increasing desire • Motivating action Business Communication Today, 9e
Application Follow-Ups • Exhibit interest • Show persistence • Update application Business Communication Today, 9e
Employment Interviews • Organization’s objective • Match applicants with the organization • Applicant’s objective • Match goals and abilities with the job Business Communication Today, 9e
Typical Interview Sequence • Screening stage • Selection stage • Final stage Business Communication Today, 9e
Structured Open-ended Group Stress Situational Behavioral Working Types of Interviews Business Communication Today, 9e
Interview Media • E-mail • Telephone • Instant messaging • Virtual online systems • Videoconferencing Business Communication Today, 9e
What Employers Look For • Fit with the organization • Personality • Background • Style • Qualifications for the job • Knowledge • Skills • Abilities Business Communication Today, 9e
Preemployment Testing • Integrity tests • Personality tests • Job-skills tests • Substance tests • Background checks Business Communication Today, 9e
Preparing for a Job Interview • Learn about the organization • Think ahead about questions • Build your confidence • Polish your interview style • Plan to look good • Arrive prepared Business Communication Today, 9e
Learn About the Organization The Organization The Opportunity • Full name • Location • Age • Products • Industry position • Earnings and growth • Overall structure • Job title • Job functions • Job qualifications • Career path • Salary range • Travel • Relocation Business Communication Today, 9e
Planning for Questions • Skills • Goals • Achievements • Interests • Attitudes • Relationships Business Communication Today, 9e
Prepare Some Questions • Are these my kind of people? • Can I do this work? • Will I enjoy the work? • Do I want this job? • Does the job pay what I’m worth? • Who will be my supervisor? • What kind of future can I expect? Business Communication Today, 9e
Bolster Your Confidence • Manage your apprehension • Emphasize positive traits • Focus on your strengths Business Communication Today, 9e
Polish Your Interview Style • Confidence • Poise • Good manners • Good judgment • Mock interviews • Nonverbal skills • Voice training Business Communication Today, 9e
Plan to Look Good • Conservative clothing • Appropriate accessories • Good grooming Business Communication Today, 9e
Be Ready When You Arrive • Paperwork • Travel time • Waiting time Business Communication Today, 9e
The Interview Process • Screening interview • Differentiate yourself • Initial selection interview • Cover your strong points • Final interview • Emphasize your personality Business Communication Today, 9e
Three Interview Stages • The warm-up • Questions-and-answers • The close Business Communication Today, 9e
The Warm-Up Stage • First impressions • Body language Business Communication Today, 9e
Questions and Answers • Asking and responding • Listening to the interviewer • Handling personal questions Business Communication Today, 9e
Close of the Interview • Concluding gracefully • Discussing salary • Reviewing notes Business Communication Today, 9e
Following Up After the Interview • Thank-you messages • Inquiry messages Business Communication Today, 9e
More Follow-up Messages • Requesting a time extension • Accepting a job offer • Declining a job offer • Resigning from a job Business Communication Today, 9e