Excellence in Business Communication, 13th Edition
Chapter 16. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
According to Vivian Giang (photo, left), "Sometimes hiring managers can eliminate a candidate immediately because they've crossed the line and done something completely inappropriate.
"While you may end up being asked the standard "what is your weakness" question at a job interview, a sneaky employer may try to slip in some questions that are illegal to ask, in order to gain some possibly sensitive information," writes Justin Gmoser (photo, left) in presenting this video on the topic.
"The new year is often a good time to reflect on the good and bad things that have happened in the past year," says Vivian Giang with BusinessInsider.
From showing up too casually attired to giving a weak handshake, committing these mistakes will make sure you don’t get a callback (much less a new job).
"Knowing what to wear on a job interview is half the battle of the interview itself.
It's not all that difficult to completely blow a job interview.
I've estimated that between career fairs and in-office interviews, I've interviewed over 150 people.
Katya Wachtel (photo left), writer for BusinessInsider.
It’s a fabulous thing when you finally get a job offer.
Career fairs are going digital.
According to Aimee Groth (photo, left) and Eric Goldschein, "During a job interview, the questions you ask are just as important as the answers you provide.
"If you’re spending time reading job advertisements online, you know that they’re not all written equally," says Lindsay Olson (photo, left).
Skip Freeman asks, "The purpose of the meal .
Alison Green (photo, left) says interviewing for a job is like going on a date.
Alison Green (photo, left), writing for USNews.
An overview to social networking sites & their usage for job search.
This “periodic table of visualization methods” shows dozens of ways to display data, information, concepts, strategies, and more.
Find real-life salary ranges for a wide range of jobs.
Interact with thousands of other users on the simulator, connect with other traders from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and learn the methods behind their trades to become a better investor.
The presentation guides you through the many steps needed to determine whether a job offer is right for you, your family, and your future.