Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
"Like most employers, Chieh Huang [photo, left] isn’t interested in hiring people who are overly rigid or who know it all.
"Like most employers, Chieh Huang [photo, left] isn’t interested in hiring people who are overly rigid or who know it all.
"Hit refresh to lock eyes with another imaginary stranger.
"Hit refresh to lock eyes with another imaginary stranger.
"Hiring managers will expect you to demonstrate that you are an effective salesperson during the interview.
"When you’re in an interview, everything is focused on you – your education, your skills, and the qualities that make you the best candidate for the job.
"There are certain parts of the interview process that people overly obsess over and spend an inordinate amount of time focusing on.
"As you’re brainstorming a new content marketing campaign, the word “humble” may not come to mind.
"You’re bound to be asked some difficult questions any time you interview for a new job.
"You’ve probably been told countless times not to show your hand during the interview process, especially when it comes to letting a hiring manager in on other opportunities you’ve lined up.
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"You feel like your interview is going well.
"Like a behavioral interview, during situational interview candidates are asked specific questions about what may happen on a job.
"You've done it! You passed the first interview with flying colors, and you just got a call or an email to schedule a second interview.
"The minutes of a meeting, or simply “minutes,” is an instant written record of a meeting or hearing.
" A big part of getting a job is making a good first impression, and a big part of making a good first impression is how you dress for the interview.
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"You’re bound to be asked some difficult questions any time you interview for a new job.
"You might wonder whether it's appropriate to ask why a position is open during an interview.
"To help you get started, here’s a checklist of five things you should know before accepting a job offer.
"The day is finally here! It’s time for your big job interview! You’ve been preparing for days, weeks—maybe even months—and you feel confident about your ability to showcase your skills.
"Desperate employers in a tight job market are trying out a new kind of job interview: Automated phone calls in which a candidate answers a series of pre-recorded questions.
"Getting on to every single social media platform (and there are a lot these days!) can distract and disengage your followers," writes Kara Perez (photo, left) in an article at Due.
"You’ve probably heard the advice over and over again that you need to become an authority and build your own personal brand to stand out.
"Ever get an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach during a job interview?