Business Communication Essentials, 8th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
Laszlo Bock (photo, left) writes, "But if you’re a job seeker (and who isn’t?
"Luckily, there are signs we can look for when trying to detect a lie.
"In her book "301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions," Vicky Oliver says in order to prevail, you need to 'trounce your competition.
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"I normally introduce myself by my first name.
"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.
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"Facial expressions are a universal language of emotion, instantly conveying happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and much more.
According to Drake Baer, "Within moments of meeting people, you decide all sorts of things about them, from status to intelligence to promiscuity.
"It's important to remember that every interview is a two-way street.
"In honor of National Etiquette Week and our just-published list of the 45 best restaurants in America, we decided to clear up some common etiquette questions," writes Megan Willett.
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"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.
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"Public speaking is hard enough without shooting yourself in the foot with simple mistakes.
"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?
Ben Schott (photo, left) presents his ten words.