Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
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"Everything counts when you're communicating with a potential employer — from the time you initially schedule the job interview to how you follow up afterwards.
"What seems like such a simple question can really make you sweat, especially in an interview.
"What seems like such a simple question can really make you sweat, especially in an interview.
"One of the worst places that you can come off as disrespectful is during a job interview.
"Congratulations! You’ve made it past the first interview round and the hiring manager wants to bring you in again to speak with more people.
"Unfortunately, not all hiring managers are informed about discrimination laws.
"Unfortunately, not all hiring managers are informed about discrimination laws.
"While there are many head-against-the-wall moments when you’re hunting for your dream job, there are five hiring manager moves in particular that really get under your skin—even when they’re a normal part of the process.
"Knowing the subtext of classic interview questions can put you at ease.
"It used to be that Snapchat was seen as a platform geared mostly toward teens and pre-teens.
"When you're interviewing for a job, everyone has advice for you," writes Emmie Martin (photo, left) and Rachel Gillett.
"Salary negotiation is nerve-wracking," says Kathleen Elkins (photo, left).
"Before cofounding Solemates, a brand of women's shoe-care products, in 2009, Becca Brown [photo, left] worked at Goldman Sachs for almost six years," writes Jacquelyn Smith at BusinessInsider.
"A year ago, I went on a job interview that quickly seemed to be veering into "nightmare" territory," reports Lily Herman (photo, left).
"Wouldn't it be great if you knew exactly what a hiring manager would be asking you in your next interview?
"Hiring managers typically use your résumé to determine whether you're qualified for the job, and the interview to decide if you're the perfect fit," writes Jacquelyn Smith and Shana Lebowitz.
"TED Talks are fun and interesting.
"Those who succeed in their careers are those who are willing to apply a critical eye to themselves.
"When you go in for a job interview, it's imperative that you make a stellar first (and lasting) impression.
"In my previous life as a recruiter, I mostly had positive experiences with candidates.