Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
"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.
"The first question of any interview—the tricky “tell me more about how you got to where you are today” question—is an obvious icebreaker.
"It can be easy to forget that interviews aren’t about you.
According to Richard Moy, "As hard as it is to believe, there are times when you might get turned down for roles, even after you’ve knocked it out of the park during the interview process.
"If you want to hire a great candidate, you’d better ask the right questions.
"Are you really qualified for the position you’re interviewing for?
According to Jacquelyn Smith (photo, left), "Glassdoor reports that certain times of day, and certain days of the week, are better than others.
"So here's what I want you to do: Challenge yourself to learn something new every day.
Adam Grant covers the topic at NYTimes.
"So, how do you know if your personal branding is a hit or a miss?
"Suddenly, the interviewer won’t return your emails or answer your calls.
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Julie Bawden Davis (photo, left) reports on the trend.