1. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 1 Applying and Interviewing for Employment

2. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 2 Employment Messages Application letters Job-inquiry letters Application follow-ups

3. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 3 Tips for Application Letters Be specific Reserve salary information Keep it short Show some personality Aim for high quality

4. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 4 Writing Application Letters Solicited Unsolicited –Getting attention –Building interest –Increasing desire –Motivating action

5. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 5 Other Employment Messages Job-inquiry letters –Exhibit interest –Show initiative –Obtain application Application follow-ups –Exhibit interests –Show persistence –Update application

6. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 6 Employment Interviews Organization’s objective –Match applicants with the organization Applicant’s objective –Match goals and abilities with the job

7. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 7 Typical Interview Sequence Screening stage Selection stage Final stage

8. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 8 Common Interview Types Structured Open-ended Group Stress Video Situational

9. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 9 What Do Employers Seek? Fit with the organization –Personality –Background –Style Qualifications for the job –Knowledge –Skills –Abilities

10. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 10 Preemployment Testing Job-skills tests Psychological tests Drug tests

11. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 11 Interview Preparation Conduct preliminary research Think ahead about questions Build your confidence Polish your interview style Plan to look good Arrive prepared

12. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 12 Research the Company The OrganizationThe 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

13. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 13 Plan for Questions Skills Goals Achievements Interests Attitudes Relationships

14. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 14 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 well? Who will supervise me? What about my future?

15. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 15 Build Your Confidence Minimize weaknesses Maximize strengths Manage apprehension

16. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 16 Polish Your Style Mock interviews Nonverbal skills Voice training

17. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 17 Plan to Look Good Clothing Accessories Grooming

18. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 18 Arrive Prepared Paperwork Travel time Waiting time

19. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 19 Interviewing for Success Screening interview –Differentiate yourself Selection interview –Cover your strong points Final interview –Emphasize your personality

20. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 20 Three-Step Interview Process Warm-up phase Question-and-answer stage The close

21. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 21 The Warm-Up Phase Making a first impression Using body language

22. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 22 Questions and Answers Dealing with questions Listening to the interviewer

23. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 23 Close of the Interview Concluding Discussing salary Reviewing notes

24. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 24 Following Up After the Interview Thank-you messages Inquiry messages

25. © Prentice Hall, 2007 Excellence in Business Communication, 7eChapter 15 - 25 More Follow-up Messages Asking for more time Accepting an offer Declining an offer Resigning