INTERVIEWING FOR EMPLOYMENT AND FOLLOWING UP

The Last Group

Group Members

Ayushman Nikesh Erna Karuna Supriya Bilab Prashant

Learning Objectives

Define purpose of application letters. Describe the sequence of job interviews. Describe what employers look for during an

interview. List six tasks you need to prepare for a

successful interview. Explain the three stages of a successful

employment interview. Identify the most common employment

messages that follow an interview.

Writing Application Letters and Other Messages

Application Letters• Solicited Application Letters• Unsolicited Application Letters

Application Follow Ups

Tips for Effective Application Letters

• Be specific• Never mention salary• Keep it short• Show some personality• Aim for high quality

AIDA Approach

Opening Paragraph – Getting attention Middle Paragraph – Building interest and

increasing desire Closing Paragraph – Motivating action

Application Follow Ups

Gives a chance to update the application letter with other recent job related information.

Demonstrates sincerity, persistency and commitment.

The Interviewing Process

The Typical Sequence of Interviews Common Types of Interviews Interview Media What Employers Look For in an Interview Pre-employment Testing

The Typical Sequence of Interviews

Screening stage Selection stage Final stage

Common Types of Interviews Structured interview Open ended interview Group interview Stress interview Situational interview Behavioral interview Working interview

Interview Media

Telephone interview Email interview Computer based interview Video interview

What Employers Look For in an Interview

Integrity Tests Personality Tests Job Skills Tests Substance Tests Background Checks

Preparing For A Job Interview Learn About The Organization Think About The Questions Bolster Your Confidence Polish Your Interview Styles Plan to Look Good Be Ready When You Arrive

Interviewing for Success

The Warm Up The Question and Answer Stage

• Dealing with questions• Listening to the interviewer• Fielding discriminatory questions

The Close• Concluding gracefully• Discussing salary

Interview Notes

Following Up After The Interview Thank You Message Message of Inquiry Request for a Time Extension Letter of Acceptance Letter Declining a Job Offer Letters of Resignation

The statistics on how we make an impression:

Your appearance makes an instant impression when meeting people for the first time. Statistics show that when we meet new people the impact we make is via: 

55% - the way we dress, act and walk through the door

38% - the quality of our voice grammar and overall confidence, and a mere...

7% - from what we actually say (http://www.russo.qld.edu.au/site/SRJA/GetThatJob/Interviews/InterviewTechniques.aspx)

Executives were asked, “What is the most common mistake candidates make during job interviews?” Their responses:

Little or no knowledge of the company……………………47%

Unprepared to discuss skills and experience…………………17%

Unprepared to discuss career plans and goals………………..9%

Limited enthusiasm…………………………………………..9%

Lack of eye contact…………………………………………...3%

Monopolize interview…………………………………………2%

Focus on salary/benefits/perks………………………………2%

Lack of self-confidence……………………………………...2%

Inappropriate dress……………………………………………2%

Late arrival……………………………………………………2%

Don’t know/no answer…………………….….….….….….…5%

(http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=19416)

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