Unit 7: Discussion - Interviewing for Employment

Unit 7: Discussion - Interviewing for Employment

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Introductions

Interview preparation and follow-up are crucial steps in the employment application process. This discussion will explore interview preparation, interview stages, interview questions, and interview follow-up for future career building success.

Directions

Respond to the topics listed below while keeping the requirements in mind.

Requirements

See Assignments and Grading for general discussion requirements.

Address the questions and directives within each section below in paragraph format. Include at least one paragraph for each section.

Response posts for this discussion should provide additional insight regarding interview preparation, Interview stages, interview questions and interview follow-up.

Deadlines

First post due 11:59 p.m., Thursday, CT.

Respond to two or more classmates by 11:59p.m., Sunday, CT.

Discussion topics for the week:

1. Preparation

Review the six tasks that you need to complete to prepare for a job interview. What two tasks are the easiest for you to complete? What two tasks do you need to focus the most attention on when preparing for an interview?

2. Interview Stages

What are the three stages of every interview, and which is the most important? Which stage do you feel you excel at during the interview process?

3. Interview Questions

Give an example of a behavior interview question. Give an example of a situational interview question. Give an example of a question to ask an interviewer.

4. Follow-Up

In addition to displaying strong communication skills and business​ etiquette, why are​ follow- up messages​ important? What information should be included in a​ follow-up message after an​ interview?