Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
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"There’s plenty advice out there to rehearse what you’re going to say in a job interview: research questions the interviewer might ask, practice your answers, come up with salient questions of your own .
"Hacking an interview isn't about being able to answer questions properly.
"It's important to remember that every interview is a two-way street.
"Brand yourself before others brand you.
"Here are 16 questions you'll want to avoid during the first job interview, as they may do more harm than good: .
Jacquelyn Smith reports on the trend of interviewers asking questions designed to gauge a candidate's emotion intelligence.
According to Justin Gmoser, "While you may end up being asked the standard "What is your weakness?
"Everyone wants to stand out in job interviews — but it should be for the right reasons.
"There is nothing more exciting or nerve-wracking than hearing you’ve been invited for an interview.
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"Take it easy.
"Remember when your online life had nothing to do with your work life?
Olga Khazan (photo, left), of The Atlantic, covers the topic of "vocal fry.
"There is nothing more exciting or nerve-wracking than hearing you’ve been invited for an interview.
"Interview questions like, "What's your biggest strength?
"Consider the word "charismatic.
"The ability to identify relevant trends and stay one step ahead of them is crucial for keeping brands fresh and vibrant.
Erica Cerulo covers the topic.
"So how do advertisers get a Super Bowl audience to listen up?
Bryan Eisenberg covers the topic in an article at ClickZ.
"Believe it or not, it only takes one sentence to turn a great interview into a lost employment opportunity," warns Ken Sundheim.
"US News asked notable professionals what was the smartest question a job candidate asked them during an interview.
"Most people know they should ask questions at the end of a job interview, but what do you ask?