An employment interview is an exchange of communication between an employer and job applicant for the purpose of considering an employment match. One company representative or a panel of people can conduct interviews. Chapter 16 provides knowledge to how tnterviewing to get the job. | 2/e P P T 16 Interviewing to Get the Job McGraw-Hill/Irwin The Employment Interview Employment interview interpersonal communication exchange between a potential employer and a job applicant The Employment Interview The Process It’s Just You and Me One-on-one interviews when a single company hiring representative conducts the interview with you alone The Gang’s All Here Panel interviews when various people (including supervisors, managers, and colleagues or contemporaries) interview you at once The Employment Interview During a panel interview, it is common to feel excited or nervous. Use this energy to focus on and answer each question carefully and positively. © Michael Newman/Photo Edit The Employment Interview The Difference between Traditional and Behavioral Interviews Behavioral interviews rely on actual performance or situation-based questioning and require specific examples of past performance The Employment Interview What Are the Goals of an Employment Interview? Interviewer | 2/e P P T 16 Interviewing to Get the Job McGraw-Hill/Irwin The Employment Interview Employment interview interpersonal communication exchange between a potential employer and a job applicant The Employment Interview The Process It’s Just You and Me One-on-one interviews when a single company hiring representative conducts the interview with you alone The Gang’s All Here Panel interviews when various people (including supervisors, managers, and colleagues or contemporaries) interview you at once The Employment Interview During a panel interview, it is common to feel excited or nervous. Use this energy to focus on and answer each question carefully and positively. © Michael Newman/Photo Edit The Employment Interview The Difference between Traditional and Behavioral Interviews Behavioral interviews rely on actual performance or situation-based questioning and require specific examples of past performance The Employment Interview What Are the Goals of an Employment Interview? Interviewer Applicant What to Expect From Start to Finish Opening Body Closing Getting Ready Do Your Homework on the Company Number of employees Company products or services Location of home office and any branches Competitors and customers Mission, goals, and philosophy Market share Structure of the company Getting Ready Before you interview, find out about the company. The information you gather can help you prepare responses to potential questions and demonstrate your knowledge of and interest in the company. © Charles Gupton Photography/CORBIS Getting Ready What to Wear 1. well-pressed, conservative dark suit 2. sensible, polished shoes that match outfit 3. conservative hairstyle 4. -avoid excessive or flashy jewelry -downplay makeup 5. avoid tight or form-fitting clothing 6. go light on cologne or aftershave Getting Ready What to Do Arrival time Upon arrival The greeting In the meeting room During the interview Getting Ready What to Bring at least two copies of résumé small notepad and pen to
