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MSE 608BOL Management of Engineering
Professionals
Interviewing for Employment and
Following up
Spring 2012 - Finals
Professor: Dr. Mark Rajai
Prepared by: Rijul Dhruv
Interviewing for Employment and Following up
A Roadmap to Navigating the Confusing Maze of Job Hunting and Getting
Hired
Communication close-up at Google
Google as a leading online search engine, is helping to revolutionize advertising, publishing, geographic information systems, etc.
Google’s “recruiting culture” termed as the world’s first by John Sullivan of San Francisco State University
Recruiting staff look to hire the most innovative technical and business specialists in the world
“Googlers have been Olympic athletes and Jeopardy
champions; professional chefs and independent filmmakers”
Writing application letters and other employment messages
A resume is the centerpiece of any particular job search package
Application letters
It is a cover letter that should be accompanied along with your professional resume while applying for a job. Its main objective is to open the door of an applicant for an interview Quick tips to write effective cover letters:
† Be specific
† Never volunteer salary information unless an employer asks for it
† Keep it short – and keep email cover letters even shorter
† Show some personality
† Aim for high quality
Getting Attention:
Getting attention is like advertising your letter
Two most important tasks:
† Clearly stating the reason for writing
† Giving the recipient a reason to keep reading
Building interest and increasing desire
Middle section of the letter presents the strongest selling point
Tips include:
† Using an opening catchphrase
† Showing the strongest skills benefitting the organization
† Describing what you have to offer
Application Letters
Application Letters
In case of no response, be prepared to attach a second letter to keep your file active
Think creatively about a follow-up message
Application Follow-Ups
Motivating action
Two important functions in the final paragraph of the letter:
† To ask the reader for a specific action
† To facilitate a reply
Understanding the interviewing process
1. The Typical sequence of interviews
Understanding the differences and preparing yourself for the screening, selection and final stage
Filter out unqualified
applicants
On site interview targeting
skills and experience based
on organization’s needs
Sell you on the advantages
of joining the organization
Screening stage Selection stage Final stage
Understanding the interviewing process
2. Common types of interviews
Structured interview
† Controlled by the interviewer to gather facts
Open ended interview
† The recruiter encourages you to speak freely
Group interview
† It helps recruiters see how several candidates interact with one another
Stress interview
† It helps recruiters see how you handle yourself under pressure
Situational interview
† A scenario based circumstance and your approach to handle it
Behavioral interview
† Description of real situations in the past
Working interview
† Candidate asked to perform the actual work
† E.g. A web developer asked to write a code to build a website
Understanding the interviewing process
4. Understanding what employers look for in an interview
3. Interview media
Importance of being responsive while getting interviewed via telephone, email, IM and video conferencing
Two essential factors what employers look for beyond the resume:
† Will the candidate be a good fit with the organization?
† Can he or she handle the responsibilities of the position?
Understanding the interviewing process
5. Pre-employment testing
Integrity tests
† A test for all job candidates to save employers from ethical or legal infractions
Personality tests
† To access either general character or suitability for the demands of a specific profession
Job Skills tests
† Designed to assess the competency or specific abilities needed to perform a job
Substance tests
† Drug and alcohol testing to maintain a safer workplace
Background checks
† Helps employers to learn more about you
† Verification of credentials on your resume
Preparing for a job interview Learn about the organization
Think ahead about questions
Preparing for the Employer’s questions
† Relate your qualifications to the organization’s needs
† Be prepared to answer questions like:
What was the hardest decision you ever had to make?
What are your greatest weaknesses?
Planning questions of your own
† It helps you decide whether the work and organization are compatible with your goals and values
Since companies’ expect serious candidates, fine-tune your research and brush up on the facts collected
Preparing for a job interview
Polish your Interview Style
Staging mock interviews Effective nonverbal communication is the key to impress the interviewer The way you speak is almost as important as what you say
Reflecting high confidence sets for a better impression and removes any apprehension from its source Emphasize on positive traits such as warmth, wit, intelligence, or charm
Bolster your confidence
“Every criticism, judgment, diagnosis, and expression of anger is the tragic
expression of an unmet need.”
- Marshall Rosenberg
Preparing for a job interview
An organized folder containing all important documents along with your questionnaire and a pen Double-check the location and time of the interview to map out the route in advance The minute you arrive at the interviewing site, don’t fumble around for resume or list of questions
Be ready when you arrive
Plan to look good
Conservative dressing is the best policy Best quality businesslike clothing, preferably a dark, solid color Making a positive first impression with careful grooming and attire
Interviewing for success
The warm up
Stay on toes, greet with a smile and direct eye contact Body language is the most important part
The question and answer stage
Dealing with questions
† Emphasize on your strengths by tailoring your answers
† Not limiting yourself to ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers
Listening to the interviewer
† Careful attention to watch for nonverbal signals
Fielding discriminatory questions
† Be prepared to answer a potentially unlawful question
† If encountered by a potential discriminatory question, you may ask: how is the question related to your qualifications explain that the information is personal respond to what you think is the interviewer’s real concern or answer both the question and the concern
Interviewing for success
The close
Concluding gracefully † Look for signs that the interview is about to end † Thank the interviewer with a warm smile and a
handshake Discussing salary
† Researching salary ranges in your industry is a better idea before trying to negotiate salary
† Be prepared to discuss salary if the topic is raised by the interviewer
Interview notes
An organized written record of all job interviews to compare companies and opportunities
Following up after the interview Six types of follow-up messages:
Thank you message
Request for a time extension In case of pending interviews or time to decide about an offer by expressing continued interest in the company
Letter of acceptance Replying back within 5 days after receiving the offer to accept & confirming vital details such as start date and salary
Letter declining a job offer A warm appreciative note explaining the refusal to the offer
Letter of resignation Sending this letter a.s.a.p. to your current employer stating your actual reasons for resigning
A brief thank you letter acknowledging the interviewer’s time and courtesy
Message of inquiry Direct approach to inquire by being specific in case of no reply from the interviewer by the promised date
Summary
Defining the purpose of application letters
Describing the typical sequence of job interviews
Employers lookout during interview and pre-employment testing
Listing six tasks to prepare for a successful job interview
Explaining the three important stages of a successful employment
Identifying the most common employment messages following an interview and explaining each ones use
Conclusion Knowing yourself and your skillsets are the key to understanding what you have to offer to the job that you are looking for
Being extremely detail oriented with the relevant job requirements and qualifications to shortlist your preferences
Exceptional presentable resume and application letters to impress recruiters for a job interview
Adapting strict professional approach to comply with regular follow-ups
Presentable attitude along with witty intelligence may land you with a job
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
- Milton Berle -
Thank you MSE 608BOL
California State University - Northridge
Professor:
Dr. Mark Rajai
Prepared by:
Rijul Dhruv
My personal website link:
http://www.rijuldhruv.web44.net/
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