Matakuliah Tahun : J0612 - Komunikasi Bisnis : 2010 Pertemuan 13 Interview Tips for Application Letters Research the Organization Focus on the Audience Avoid Gimmicks Respect Reader’s Time Keep it Straightforward Bina Nusantara Tips for Application Letters Be Clear and Specific Avoid Discussing Salary Keep the Letter Short Show Some Personality Aim for High Quality Bina Nusantara Employment Interviews Organization’s Main Objective Match Applicants with the Organization Bina Nusantara Applicant’s Main Objective Match Goals and Capabilities with the Job Typical Interview Sequence Employer’s Objectives The Interview Process Screening Stage Selection Stage Applicant’s Objectives Bina Nusantara Final Stage Hiring Decision Types of Interviews Structured Stress Bina Nusantara Open-Ended Situational Behavioral Group Working Preemployment Testing Integrity Tests Personality Tests Job-Skills Tests Substance Tests Background Checks Bina Nusantara Preparing for the Interview • Learn about the organization • Think ahead about questions • Build your confidence • Polish your interview style • Plan to look your best • Be ready when you arrive Bina Nusantara Learn About the Organization The Organization The Opportunity Corporate name Job Title Age and location Job Functions Products or services Job Qualifications Industry Position Career Path Earnings and Growth Salary Range Overall Structure Travel and relocation Bina Nusantara Planning for Questions Bina Nusantara Skills Interests Goals Attitudes Achievements Relationships Prepare Some Questions • Are these my kind of people? • Will I enjoy doing the work? • Do I want to do this job? • Does the job pay what I’m worth? • Who will be my supervisor? • What kind of future can I expect? Bina Nusantara Plan to Look Good Conservative Clothing Professionalism Good Grooming Bina Nusantara Be Ready When You Arrive Paperwork Travel Time Waiting Time Bina Nusantara The Warm-Up Stage First Impressions Nonverbal Cues Business Etiquette Bina Nusantara Questions-and-Answers Give Thoughtful Answers Ask Intelligent Questions Pay Careful Attention Respond to Discrimination Bina Nusantara Close of the Interview Concluding Gracefully Discussing Salary Reviewing Notes Bina Nusantara Following Up After the Interview Thank-You Messages Inquiry Messages Bina Nusantara