Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 19. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
Many job interviewers ask tough questions designed to trick you.
"A job interview is one of the most stressful and high-pressure situations you experience in your working life.
"Don’t even think about leaving the house without the company’s address loaded into Google or Apple maps—where you can also get live traffic updates—or jotted down in your phone’s notepad.
"Think you've been asked some tricky job interview questions?
"Like most employers, Chieh Huang [photo, left] isn’t interested in hiring people who are overly rigid or who know it all.
"Like most employers, Chieh Huang [photo, left] isn’t interested in hiring people who are overly rigid or who know it all.
"Hiring managers will expect you to demonstrate that you are an effective salesperson during the interview.
"When you’re in an interview, everything is focused on you – your education, your skills, and the qualities that make you the best candidate for the job.
"There are certain parts of the interview process that people overly obsess over and spend an inordinate amount of time focusing on.
"You’re bound to be asked some difficult questions any time you interview for a new job.
"You’ve probably been told countless times not to show your hand during the interview process, especially when it comes to letting a hiring manager in on other opportunities you’ve lined up.
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"You feel like your interview is going well.
"Like a behavioral interview, during situational interview candidates are asked specific questions about what may happen on a job.
"You've done it! You passed the first interview with flying colors, and you just got a call or an email to schedule a second interview.
" A big part of getting a job is making a good first impression, and a big part of making a good first impression is how you dress for the interview.
"You’re bound to be asked some difficult questions any time you interview for a new job.
"You might wonder whether it's appropriate to ask why a position is open during an interview.
"To help you get started, here’s a checklist of five things you should know before accepting a job offer.
"The day is finally here! It’s time for your big job interview! You’ve been preparing for days, weeks—maybe even months—and you feel confident about your ability to showcase your skills.
"Desperate employers in a tight job market are trying out a new kind of job interview: Automated phone calls in which a candidate answers a series of pre-recorded questions.
"Ever get an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach during a job interview?
"Fantastic resume submitted.
"Nobody wants to wait days, or sometimes even weeks, to find out if the hiring manager was impressed by them in the interview.
"Most job applicants work hard to make a great first impression during their initial interview.