Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
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"In a job interview, every little thing matters — from your ability to make eye contact to the color of your suit.
"Communicating with others is an essential skill in business dealings, family affairs, and romantic relationships.
"Everyone knows that particular feeling of dread that accompanies a lull in conversation at a party, networking event, or even a job interview.
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According to Rachel Gillett and Áine Cain (photo, left), "Nobody's perfect.
"'The interview is an elimination process," says Dr.
"In order to get the insights you’re so eager to get your hands on, you’ll need to ask targeted and smart questions.
"Before crafting a follow up email, we must first clarify what our objective is to draft a more effective call-to-action.
"If you've reached the stage of your job search where you're sending thank-you notes, you're almost at the finish line—but don't get complacent.
"Get hired by thinking like the employer.
"You’ve gotten (and taken) a lot of excellent job search advice .
"I'm excited to share these top 87 business writing tips with you," writes Mary Cullen (photo, left) at InstructionalSolutions.
"Wouldn't it be great if you could hear what your job interviewers say about you after your interview is over?
Richard Feloni (photo, left) reports.
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"Here are some of those oddball questions.
"Some employers think what they’re doing a clever “pre-assessment” of job applicants, laying the burden on you while avoiding putting their own skin in the game, explains Ask the Headhunter columnist Nick Corcodilos.
"Some employers think what they’re doing a clever “pre-assessment” of job applicants, laying the burden on you while avoiding putting their own skin in the game, explains Ask the Headhunter columnist Nick Corcodilos.
"Fear of rejection is one of the reasons people avoid public speaking.
"The image you choose to portray to others is a big reflection of your true self, but the opposite effect can also be achieved.
According to Diane DiResta (photo, left), "A job interview can be an adventure.
"You spent hours researching, cramming, and planning for the interview.
"Phone interviews are increasingly a key part of the hiring process, and doing well at this stage can determine if you make it to an in-person interview or not.