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[Audio] CAREER FOCUS CANADA CHAPTER 8 INTERVIEWING Copyright © 2014 Pearson Canada Inc. 8-1.
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[Audio] CHAPTER 8 OBJECTIVES Importance of Company Research Types of Interviews Forms of Interviews Dressing for Interview Success 8-2.
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[Audio] CAREER FOCUS CANADA CHAPTER 8 Benefits of Company Research Determine companies to apply to Create better cover letters and resumes Perform more effectively in interviews Make informed employment decisions 8-3.
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[Audio] CAREER FOCUS CANADA CHAPTER 8 What to Research Products/services Parent company/ subsidiaries/locations Number of employees Annual sales/profits Potential for growth Position in the industry Major competitors Organizational structure Management style Corporate mission or vision statement Philosophy on training and development Recent news stories 8-4.
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[Audio] CHAPTER 8 Gathering information Traditional sources Electronic sources Internet Personal sources Informational interviews 8-5.
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[Audio] Preparation: The Key to Interview Success Research company/position Research typical interview questions Practise answers out loud Research competitive salaries Your own requirements Mock interview 8-6.
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[Audio] Types of Interviews Referral Screening Selection 8-7.
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[Audio] CHAPTER 8 Forms of Interviews Directed Unstructured Stress Panel Group Telephone Video-conferencing 8-8.
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[Audio] CHAPTER 8 Interview Attire Guidelines Two piece matched suit Conservative colours Solid or subtle weave fabric Proper fit Vary look with shirts, ties, or blouses Clean, pressed, no loose threads 8-9.
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[Audio] CHAPTER 8 Grooming Hair – clean, neat, not in face Men – facial hair well groomed Shoes polished and in good repair Check clothing for lint, threads, and pet hair No perfume or cologne Don’t smell like smoke, garlic, onions, etc. 8-10.