...How to Survive a Job Interview Be prepared, do some research, dress smartly, shake hands and be polite, listen carefully to the questions, think before you speak, be honest and open, bring an extra resume, use good quality supplies for your portfolio, ask relevant questions, but not about salary, and finally steady your nerves as you go in. Surviving a job interview ultimately depends on the amount of work you put into preparing for it. The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to have a successful interview. Before you even apply for a job, you should do some research into the company or business advertising. Before your interview, you should have a clear idea about the size of the company/business, the kind of work or clients they have and what role they would expect you to work in. Knowing a bit about the company or business that is interviewing you will always come in handy. Try to dress a little bit better than what's expected from the staff, this way you will show that you're putting in some effort, but also that you're not a bad match for the workplace. Always arrive at the interview on time. Sometimes it's all that separates you from the other applicants and every little bit helps. Keep eye contact, shake hands and be polite. Listen carefully to everything the interviewer says and be prepared to give an answer. Try not to speak over the person who's interviewing you and listen to what they have to say. Coming across as arrogant or overbearing can reflect...
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...Caty Warden Sean Goatley-Soan COM110 26 January 2015 Communication Improvement Profile Lee Lacocca once said that, “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can not get them across, your ideas will not get you anywhere.” This quote is very true because you have to be able to communicate with people on a day-to-day basis, whether it is verbal or nonverbal communication. I am currently an employee at Monical’s pizza as a waitress in my hometown, and I have to communicate with my co-workers and customers. At work I consider myself a very outgoing person because I am always looking for someone to talk to, but I am more comfortable around strangers at work because so many different ages of people come into our restaurant. When I get around larger groups of people that are around my age I get really shy and find myself being too quiet so the chances of me meeting new people are very slim. The sad thing is that I love to meet new people because having friends is great, but I am just so bad at making small talk. I have only performed one speech in my whole life and it made me very nervous. My speeches are always prepared well in advance and are very well organized, but I have a very hard time doing the things that I have planned to do during the speech, such as hand gestures and eye contact. I definitely need to work on my writing skills as well as my speaking skills. My first goal that I hope to accomplish this year is to better prepare myself for class/speeches. I hope to accomplish...
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...Interviews can be nerve-racking, particularly if you're not used to them. The anticipation is often worse than the actual event because not only are you walking into an unknown situation, but also you know you'll be judged on your performance. The following tips, based on current interview ‘etiquette' and common sense, apply to any interview situation and will help you to create the best impression that you can. 1. Be prepared 2. Dress smartly 3. Shake hands and be polite 4. Listen carefully to the questions 5. Think before you speak 6. Be honest and open 7. Anticipate problems and prepare for them 8. Don't be negative about a previous employer 9. Ask relevant questions, but not about salary 10. Steady your nerves just before you go in 1. Be prepared Preparation is the key to confidence. Read the article ‘Preparing for an interview' on this website about preparation that can be done before the event. Find out about the organisation and the responsibilities of the job. Then you need to minimise stress on the day. Make sure that you: know where to go and how you will get there know how long it will take to get there - and leave more than enough time decide what to wear and make sure it's washed, cleaned, polished and ready to put on. 2. Dress smartly Always dress smartly. Even if you know or suspect that the dress code in the company is ‘smart casual', you can't go wrong with a business suit. It's perfectly appropriate, even if your interviewers...
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..."How to Survive a Job Interview" OUTLINE Exact purpose: After listening to my speech, I hope my audience will be better prepared for any potential interviews without the common nervous jitters. INTRODUCTION Attention-getter: Imagine yourself walking into your first interview, nervous and maybe even a little sweaty; you begin to forget everything you wanted to say. Audience motivation: Minor key points, for big results. Credibility: Personal experience because of successful job interview background. Purpose: To become prepared and ready for any potential job interviews. Preview: Keys to success: --Preparation --Appearance --Questions --Professionalism [Transition to Body]: Remember, interviews usually only last 20-25 minutes so, what we will go over next, won’t take up hours to have down pack. You’ll learn exactly what to do to, survive your next interview. BODY I. Your first step is to be prepared. A. Start off with your own research: 1. Research small, but important things like, company size and history, products and services, and culture of the company. B. Refresh yourself on your own experience. 1. Think of previous employer scenarios for potential answers during the interview. C. Update/Print Resume. 1. Show them you are prepared. [Transition]: We've identified how you should prepare yourself before attending the interview; so now let’s get ready for the actual meeting. ...
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...How to Survive a Job Interview General purpose: To instruct Specific purpose: To be prepared for a job interview Organization: Chronological I. Introduction A. Imagine yourself walking into your first interview, nervous and maybe even a little sweaty; you begin to forget everything you wanted to say. B. Today I am going to show you the four main steps in preparing for a job interview, Research the company, know yourself; strengths and weaknesses, anticipate and prepare for commonly asked question, and lastly prepare everything the night before the interview. C. After listening to my speech, I hope my audience will be better prepared for any potential interviews without the common nervous jitters. II. Preparation A. Research 1. Research small, but important things like, company size and history, products and services, and culture of the company. 2. Use internet sources to become accustom to the company’s ways and what to expect of them. 3. Call in advance to find out who you will interviewing with and what kind of information you can get for the company with the person of contact. a. Look at credible internet sources as a way to get quality information on your business. Publications can be extremely helpful when it comes to finding information. b. You must be prepared for these kinds of questions in the interview. This will make you look professional and interested. B. Refresh Yourself on Your Own Experiences 1. Think of previous employer scenarios...
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...Differences between the two sectors of my business McDonalds – McDonald’s are run to gain a profit and sell as much products as possible in order to aid the growth of the company. They are widely renowned for being one of the best companies in the tertiary sector and one of the biggest companies in this sector. Yorkshire Air Ambulance – YAA operate in the same sector, however, they don’t operate to gain a profit and are private as they are a charity. They will be primarily aimed towards providing a service to the public and those In need of their fantastic services. During my investigation into these two businesses and charities I took part in some interviews with some members and key stakeholders of the businesses and recorded the conversations, one through person and one through Email. First of all, I will show the transcript I took part in between me and a member of the public (Customers) at McDonald’s Barnsley’s store on Old Mill Lane. I aimed to ask primarily around the 4P’s (Product, Price, Place & Promotion) and their overall opinion on the organisation along with improvements they could think of for them. During my first inetview, It was a woman, around middle aged and currently inside McDonald’s at the time, therefore the information I was receiving was legit and was useful to use. Me: Do you think that McDonald’s prices are reasonably affordable for you and your family? Customer: Definitely, I think they are fair and within reason, they beat the majority...
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...Recruitment, selection and training Recruitment is the process of identifying that the organisation needs to employ someone up to the point at which application forms for the post have arrived at the organisation. Selection then consists of the processes involved in choosing from applicants a suitable candidate to fill a post. Training consists of a range of processes involved in making sure that job holders have the right skills, knowledge and attitudes required to help the organisation to achieve its objectives. Recruiting individuals to fill particular posts within a business can be done either internally by recruitment within the firm, or externally by recruiting people from outside. The advantages of internal recruitment are that: 1. Considerable savings can be made. Individuals with inside knowledge of how a business operates will need shorter periods of training and time for 'fitting in'. 2. The organisation is unlikely to be greatly 'disrupted' by someone who is used to working with others in the organisation. 3. Internal promotion acts as an incentive to all staff to work harder within the organisation. 4. From the firm's point of view, the strengths and weaknesses of an insider will have been assessed. There is always a risk attached to employing an outsider who may only be a success 'on paper'. The disadvantages of recruiting from within are that: 1. You will have to replace the person who has been promoted 2. An insider may be less likely to make the essential...
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...Javier Acosta has been in the country since he was 14 years old, and he has worked and graduated from Aurora Central High School. His motivation to cross three boarders was gang violence. “My grandmother didn't want me to end up in jail or worse, dead… I am grateful that I am not dead, that I have food, and shelter, but it has taken some hard work” ( Interview, March 3, 2017). When I asked him about the greatest obstacle he has encountered, he stressed the fact that because he is an illegal immigrant he will never get to further his education. He believes if he were to get a degree in the culinary arts he could finally have the life he’s always wanted (Interview, March 3,...
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...How to Survive a Job Interview, 10 Tips for Creative Professionals Do Your Research Before you even apply for a job, you should do some research into the company or business advertising. A few years ago this would have been a time consuming task, but now, with the popularity of "online marketing", all the information you need is just a few mouse clicks away. Before your interview, you should have a clear idea about the size of the company/business, the kind of work or clients they have and what role they would expect you to work in. Knowing a bit about the company or business that is interviewing you will always come in handy. There's nothing worse than being asked "so... do you know much about our business" when the answer is no! If you find out that the job you have an interview for isn't really what you're looking for, there's no harm in attending the interview anyway... practice makes perfect. Dress the Part Having conducted many interviews in the past, I can honestly say, leave the suit and tie at home. In creative fields a suit is too rigid and old fashioned and you don't want to appear that way. This doesn't mean that you should turn up in your jeans and sneakers either (unless you're a freelance Illustrator with an outstanding portfolio... they seem to be excluded). Try to dress a little bit better than what's expected from the staff, this way you will show that you're putting in some effort, but also that you're not a bad match for the workplace. If you're really...
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...……………………………………………………..……………………….3 Leadership Theory………………………………………….…………………….3 Interview Findings ……………………………………………………..……………...…3 Summary ………………………………………….…………………….…..……4 Analysis………………………………………….………………………….……5 Concepts and Applications………………………………………….……………8 Relevance………………………………………….……………………………..8 Experience as an Interviewer……………………………………………………..9 Recommendations………………………………………….…………………….10 References………………………………………….……………………………..…….. 11 Appendix………………………………………….……………………………………..12 Appendix A: Interview with Ray Ortega, President, Stechristom Private Detective Agency……………………………….………………………………....…….13 Appendix B: Interview with Thomas G. Thigpin, President, Thigpin Distributing, Inc………………………………………………………………………………………..15 Introduction The purpose of this project is to analyze how leaders in organizations use their values and talents to motivate employees to maximize the value the organization. It will also reflect how the structure of the organization allows for smooth transition of strategy and values within the organization from theoretical ideas at the executive level to how employees relate to customers on a face-to-face level. These ideas will then be analyzed and compared to The new Business Reality of the 21st Century and The Thinking Habits of Mind, Heart and Imagination. There are two interviews with top-management leaders, their interviews will help us learn what works? what does not work?, and what motivates them to...
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...FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH Informative Speech Goal: Upon approval of your topic plan, you will present an informative speech with an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion at least FIVE oral citations, research, and a presentation aid. Time: 4-5 minutes Topic: Your topic should be something that you are passionate and knowledgeable about (though you will incorporate research, so you do not need to be an expert) and that your audience will find new, interesting, and relevant. Structure: Introduction: The introduction should compel the audience to listen through the use of an attention-getter and provide a preview. The preview usually includes the thesis statement and an overview of the main points. Body: Most informative speeches should contain no more than three main points, organized in a way that helps the audience make sense of the message. Once the main points and organizational pattern are set, identify what evidence supports which main point and place these subpoints in the correct location. Conclusion: All informative speeches should include a brief summary of the main points. No new information should be given to the audience in the conclusion. An effective conclusion leaves the audience thinking about the speaker’s message. Order of Arrangement: Chronological, Spatial, or Topical Outline: A typed, full-sentence, detailed outline is mandatory and should include the following sections: title, statement of specific purpose, thesis statement...
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...1. Society is composed of individuals. It is due to the communication ability that humans are considered superior to animals. The process of communication has always been and will always play a significant role in the existence of human life. No human can survive without communicating. It is believed that prior to the time of human existence there were no symptoms of speech and writing. When humans started residing on the earth it was only after a long years of time that they had actually started to speak. At first the communication was only at intra-personal level and thus defining it as intra-personal communication. Gradually interaction between the individuals increased which was later termed as inter-personal communication. This was not enough. Then people started thinking in wider perspective. The communication broadened its horizon to group communication, Organizational communication and then to mass communication. The time where we live is 21st century and this period is very well known for its development in science and information technology. Nowadays emails, internet, fax, phones, mobiles, television are very common. And these are the tools that have made communication easier, faster, and reliable. At present it takes no time to communicate from one corner of the world to other. In this relation, the whole world is being looked at as a single community that is connected by electronic communication systems. Thus, globalization can be defined as the integration and democratization...
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...process that will enhance our skill and broaden our area of knowledge about the interesting world of human resource and management. Recruitment and selection process is such type of task that is based more on projections and creativity and it involves lot of effort to be successful. By making this report we will be able to reach to the in-depth of recruitment that will help to identify our lacking of job analysis and this will be helpful for our future career. This term paper being made as the requirement of the course human resource Management objectives. 1.2- Limitations We are really grateful to our course instructor Ethica Tanjeen as for her that we have got the opportunity to do such analytical task. Through making this term paper; we will be able to gain the practical knowledge. It will help us to improve our communication and analytical skill that will benefit us in future. As we are just studying in BBA so we have some lack of knowledge to do such task efficiently and effectively and there must be some mistakes in this report. But through doing such analytical job we can overcome our lacking. Chapter 2 Theoretical Frame Work 2.1- Recruitment and Selection Recruitment and selection are two of the most important functions of personnel management. Recruitment precedes selection and helps in selecting a right candidate. Recruitment is a process to discover the sources of manpower to meet the requirement of the staffing schedule and to employ...
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...Personal Interview Paper Kimberly Willard BSHS/355 January 19th, 2015 Karen Miner Personal Interview Paper This is a personal interview that I conducted with a woman whom is a case manager for a non-profit organization, called Health Right 360. Carla Johnson works exclusively with women on probation that have been mandated to participate in the (AB) 109 Bill. Miss Johnson shared with me what a day consists of working with these women The interview started with Carla sharing information regarding this program, how it came to exist and its impact upon these women. Carla explained to me that “In 2011, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed Assembly Bill (AB) 109 and AB 117, historic legislation that has helped California to close the revolving door of low-level inmates cycling in and out of state prisons” (n.d.). This means “Assembly Bill 109 establishes the California Public Safety Realignment Act of 2011 which allows for current non-violent, non-serious, and non-sex offenders, who after they are released from California State prison, are to be supervised at the local County level. Instead of reporting to state parole officers, these offenders are to report to local county probation officers” (n.d.). This means more opportunities for those that have been incarcerated for low level crimes. After speaking with Miss Johnson, she shared that the main focus of her job is recruitment, referrals and advocacy. Networking and collaborating with potential resource agencies...
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