Business Communication Essentials, 8th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
"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.
"Just because you were able to schedule a phone interview over an in-person, doesn’t mean it’s time to slack off.
According to Jacquelyn Smith, "Employers today aren’t necessarily only looking for candidates with the right set of technical skills and years of experience under their belt.
"To avoid becoming a victim of discrimination during a job interview, here are 10 interview questions you don't have to answer: .
"At work and at home, we want what we want.
"Does a set of data make you feel more comfortable?
"No matter how unselfish you are, you probably still find yourself trying to influence people to do the things you want them to do.
"Success at work stems from face-to-face communication with others.
"Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening?
"Brands are trying their hardest to rewire the way you speak--renaming products, what we call ourselves at work, and even how we think about ourselves as customers.
"Between career fairs, coffees, and in-office interviews, I've interviewed hundreds of people," declares Jessica Liebman (photo, left).
According to Matt Johnston, "We're always negotiating both at work and at home.
"When you've applied for dozens of jobs, actually landing an interview can seem like a major accomplishment.
"If you've ever listened to yourself speak in a voicemail or video, you've probably wondered aloud "is that what I really sound like?
According to Emmie Martin, "In today's job market, sending a post-interview thank-you note can be the difference between landing the job and being completely overlooked.
"We all want what we want, but it's always difficult to figure out how to get it," writes Matt Johnston in the introduction to his video on the topic of power words.
"You know that weird feeling between excitement and dread that accompanies an invitation to interview?
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning present their list.
"Remembering the names of the people you meet will help you stand out and make a good impression.
Jeff Haden presents each tip and a link to the appropriate TED talk including one by Malcolm Gladwell.
"Everyone knows they should ask questions at the end of a job interview, but what do you ask?
Sherwood Fleming covers Microsoft's Skype Translator.
"Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web 25 years ago.
Here is a Justin Gmoser video on the topic.