Pertemuan 13

Interview

Matakuliah : J0012/ Komunikasi Bisnis ITahun : 2008

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Tips for Application LettersResearch the Organization

Focus on the Audience

Avoid Gimmicks

Respect Reader’s Time

Keep it Straightforward

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Tips for Application LettersBe Clear and Specific

Avoid Discussing Salary

Keep the Letter Short

Show Some Personality

Aim for High Quality

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Employment InterviewsOrganization’sOrganization’sMain ObjectiveMain Objective

Applicant’s Applicant’s Main ObjectiveMain Objective

Match Applicantswith the Organization

Match Goals and Capabilities with the Job

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Typical Interview Sequence

Applicant’sObjectives

Employer’sObjectives

HiringDecision

The InterviewProcess Final StageSelection

StageScreening

Stage

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Types of Interviews

Stress Situational Behavioral Working

Structured Open-Ended Group

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Preemployment Testing

Job-Skills TestsJob-Skills Tests

Substance TestsSubstance Tests

Background ChecksBackground Checks

Personality TestsPersonality Tests

Integrity TestsIntegrity Tests

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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

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Learn About the Organization

The Organization The Opportunity

Corporate nameAge and locationProducts or servicesIndustry PositionEarnings and Growth Overall Structure

Job TitleJob FunctionsJob QualificationsCareer PathSalary RangeTravel and relocation

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Planning for Questions

SkillsSkills

GoalsGoals

AchievementsAchievements

InterestsInterests

AttitudesAttitudes

RelationshipsRelationships

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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?

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Plan to Look Good

Conservative ClothingConservative Clothing

Professionalism

Good Grooming

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Be Ready When You Arrive

PaperworkPaperwork

Travel TimeTravel Time

Waiting TimeWaiting Time

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The Warm-Up Stage

First ImpressionsFirst Impressions

Nonverbal CuesNonverbal Cues

Business EtiquetteBusiness Etiquette

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Questions-and-AnswersGive Thoughtful AnswersGive Thoughtful Answers

Ask Intelligent QuestionsAsk Intelligent Questions

Pay Careful AttentionPay Careful Attention

Respond to DiscriminationRespond to Discrimination

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Close of the Interview

Concluding GracefullyConcluding Gracefully

Discussing SalaryDiscussing Salary

Reviewing NotesReviewing Notes

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Following Up After the Interview

Thank-You Messages

InquiryMessages