Chapter : 15

Strategies for Successful Informative and Persuasive

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Why am I here?

To Chapter Overview. To share Informative Research. To share Some Inspiring Quotes. To share some Important Questions of

Job Interview.

What is a Job Interview?

A Job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the role.

Types of Job Interview

Traditional: The candidate sits and talks with the interviewer usually at the company’s facility. Questions are focused on the candidate’s attitudes; values, and traditional skills.

Types of Job Interview

Phone or Computer: Candidates answer questions via phone, e-mail, or online form.

Types of Job Interview

Team or Committee: The candidate is interviewed by a number of people at the same time. Some organizations refer to this method as “Panel Interview.”

Types of Job Interview

Stress: The interviewer subjects the candidate to intimidating questions to demonstrate how the candidate will handle stress in the position.

Important Questions

Question 1. Please tell me something about yourself. Question 2. Why Should we hire you? Question 3. What do you know about our company? Question 4. Why you want to work in our company? Question 5.  Why did you leave your last job? Question 6.  Are you a team player? Question 7. What is your greatest strength? Question 8. Where do you expect to be in 5 years?

THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS-INTERVIEWSAND FOLLOW-UP I. Successful

Preparation for the Job InterviewA. Prior to the Interview

B. Chronology of the Interview

C. Active During the Interview

D. Answering of Asking Questions During the interview

II. Successful Follow-UP

Messages After the Interview

A. Candidate to Employer (Even Simple Letters)

B. Employer to Candidate ( Seven Letters )

III. Successful Negotiating

A. Basic Preparation for Negotiating the Job Offer

B. Basic Issues in Negotiating the Job Offer

Prior to the interview

Preparing for interviews typically involves:

• Assessing self and personal strengths

A

• Researching the employer B

• Deciding what to wear C

• Practice

D

Successful Preparation for the Job

Chronology of the Interview

• The straightforward chronological interview, where you are asked questions around your CV / Application form• Criterion referenced interviews, where you will be asked to give examples of how you meet their criteria e.g., examples of teamwork, negotiating, leadership

• The off-the-wall questions where you might be asked some bizarre questions. This is to see if you can think on the spot and how creative/logical you are.

Active During the Interview

Positive , Desirable Behavior

• Be honest . State your data clearly , without exaggeration .

• Show interest in the company . Here , too tactfully relate your achievements to your future employer’s needs.

• Keep answerers brief . The more answerers you provide , the varied the information you can give about yourself

Active During the Interview

Negative Factors to Avoid

• Discourtesy . Avoid first names , doodling disinterest .

• Jargon, slang . This is not the time to project an image that your hip, cool, or tuned in to the jargon of youth.

Answering of Asking Questions During the Interview

Question

• How come your grader are lower than average ?

• What are your greatest weakness ?

Answer

• ‘’What the grades do not reflect are the nonclassroom leadership position I held on several committees . Also to help pay college expanses I worked on part time jobs as shown in my resume. • ‘’ I approach everything I do with a great deal of enthusiasm . But out of my love for work comes a bit of impatience . May I gave you a complete incident….?

Successful Follow-UP Messages After the Interview

Candidate to Employer

• To improve your chances for securing the job for which you interviewed we recommend you contact the interviewer in person, by phone, or e-mail of the three approaches.

Sample Follow Up Letter After InterviewYour Name

Your AddressYour Contact details (phone and email)DateMr John MurrayManagerABC Company13 Cresta AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11205Dear Mr MurrayIt was a pleasure meeting with you this morning regarding the Sales position. I enjoyed learning more about the job opportunity and ABC Company.The position is exciting and I am enthusiastic about the challenges it offers. I am convinced that my experience in building a dedicated customer base and my track record in generating new business will allow me to successfully meet these challenges. With hard work and commitment I believe I can make a significant contribution to the achievement of the company's long term goals.I enjoyed meeting your colleagues and would consider it a privilege to become part of your team. I am confident that my ability and willingness to learn quickly will allow me to integrate myself and become a productive member of the division from the start.Thank you again for the informative interview. It certainly reaffirmed my keen interest in the job opportunity. Should you require any additional information or references please don't hesitate to contact me.I look forward to hearing from you.Sincerely

Employer to Candidate

There may be a time when you will be on the other side of the interviewing process you will have to communicate with the interviewee. Several instances of such communicate are now noted.

Dear Mr. Jonson

With pleasure we offer you the position of assistant legal counsel in our firm at yearly starting salary of amount that position to begin November 1, 2012 . We will pay all moving expenses associated with your move and a member of our Human Resources Department will assist you in locating housing .Thank you for interest you already have shown in our company . we hope you will decited to make your career with us. If you or member of your family have question concerning our offer or other question , please call Ms. Teena in our personal office at 9234562 She , or member of her staff , will respond to any further question.

We sincerely hope you will join us for a rewarding career.

Example of Job Offer Later After the Interview

Successful Negotiating

As the following probe suggest , take time to review the salary and benefits package of comparable position before you interview . Most often on a college campus no financial detail are confirmed in an initial meeting .

Basic Preparation for Negotiation the Job Offer• Thank the employer for the offer.

• Ask Salary or weekly/monthly wages.• Ask Bonus and/or commission opportunity.• Ask Other incentive compensation opportunity• Ask Employee “welfare” programs• Ask Vacation allowance• Ask Sick time and other leave time allowance.• Ask about start date

Basic Issues in Negotiation the Job OfferISSUES OF COMPENSATION AND NEGOTIATION

• The last work of your job search deals with determining your fair marketvalue in your field and to your hiring organization. With this knowledge,you and your hiring manager can discuss compensation competently and,finally, negotiate salary and benefits, reaching a mutually satisfyingconclusion.• Although salary discussions generally begin in the second interview orfollowing a job offer, the subject can occur at any time. If the employerinterjects questions about salary before you have delved into the jobresponsibilities, explain you need to understand the entire job description before you discuss compensation.•Do your homework before you begin the interviewing process:

• Companies consider a variety of circumstances in making an offer and so no offer is completely standard.• Your academic credentials.• Your prior experience.• Position responsibilities and special skills required.• Industry and regional norms.• Local cost of living.• Internal salary structure and policies.• Your prior salary.• Current business conditions.• Comparative salary information from similar graduate programs.

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