Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Assoc. Prof Dr. Norlida Kamaluddin

Employment Messages
Rsum Support Documents
Applications Inquiries Follow-Ups

2/22/2014

NK@FBM2008

Tips for Application Letters

Research the Organization Focus on the Audience Avoid Gimmicks Respect Readers Time Keep it Straightforward
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 3

Tips for Application Letters

Be Clear and Specific Avoid Discussing Salary Keep the Letter Short Show Some Personality Aim for High Quality
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 4

Types of Application Letters

Getting Attention

Building Interest Solicited Increasing Desire Unsolicited

Motivating Action
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 5

Employment Interviews
Organizations Main Objective Applicants Main Objective

Match Applicants with the Organization

Match Goals and Capabilities with the Job

2/22/2014

NK@FBM2008

Application Follow-Ups
Update Application

Exhibit Interest

Show Persistence
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 7

Typical Interview Sequence

Employers Objectives

The Interview Process

Screening Stage

Selection Stage

Final Stage

Hiring Decision

Applicants Objectives
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 8

Types of Interviews
Structured Open-Ended Group

Stress

Situational

Behavioral

Working

2/22/2014

NK@FBM2008

Types of Interview Media

E-Mail Telephone
Cut Travel Costs

Instant Messaging Virtual Online Systems Videoconferencing

Save Staff Time

2/22/2014

NK@FBM2008

10

What Employers Look For

Organization Fit
Personality Background Style
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008

Qualifications
Knowledge Skills Abilities
11

Preemployment Testing
Integrity Tests Personality Tests Job-Skills Tests Substance Tests Background Checks
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 12

Preparing for the Interview

Learn about the organization Think ahead about questions Build your confidence Polish your interview style Plan to look your best

Be ready when you arrive

2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 13

Learn About the Organization

The Organization
Corporate name

The Opportunity
Job Title

Age and location

Products or services Industry Position

Job Functions
Job Qualifications Career Path

Earnings and Growth

Overall Structure
2/22/2014

Salary Range
Travel and relocation
NK@FBM2008 14

Planning for Questions

Skills Goals Achievements
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008

Interests Attitudes Relationships

15

Prepare Some Questions

Are these my kind of people?
Will I enjoy doing the work?

Do I want to do this job?

Does the job pay what Im worth? Who will be my supervisor? What kind of future can I expect?
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 16

Bolster Your Confidence

Manage Apprehension

Emphasize the Positive

Focus on Strengths
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 17

Polish Your Interview Style

Good Manners

Self-Confidence

Personal Poise

Mock Interviews

Nonverbal Skills

Voice Training

Good Judgment

2/22/2014

NK@FBM2008

18

Plan to Look Good

Conservative Clothing Professionalism

Good Grooming
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 19

Be Ready When You Arrive

Paperwork

Travel Time

Waiting Time
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 20

The Interview Process

Screening Interview
Differentiate Yourself

Selection Interview
Stress Strengths

Final Interview
Reveal Motivations

Stress a Key Aspect

Sell Qualifications

Discuss Values

Demonstrate Skills

Obtain information

Get the Job

2/22/2014

NK@FBM2008

21

Three Interview Stages

The Warm-Up

Questions-and-Answers

The Closing
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 22

The Warm-Up Stage

First Impressions

Nonverbal Cues

Business Etiquette
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 23

Questions-and-Answers
Give Thoughtful Answers Ask Intelligent Questions Pay Careful Attention Respond to Discrimination
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 24

Close of the Interview

Concluding Gracefully

Discussing Salary

Reviewing Notes
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 25

Following Up After the Interview

Thank-You Messages

Inquiry Messages
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 26

More Follow-Up Messages

Requesting More Time Accepting Job Offers
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 27

More Follow-Up Messages

Declining Job Offers Resignation Letters
2/22/2014 NK@FBM2008 28