Bina Nusantara
Tips for Application Letters
Research the Organization
Focus on the Audience
Avoid Gimmicks
Respect Reader’s Time
Keep it Straightforward
Bina Nusantara
Tips for Application Letters
Be Clear and Specific
Avoid Discussing Salary
Keep the Letter Short
Show Some Personality
Aim for High Quality
Bina Nusantara
Employment Interviews
Organization’s
Main Objective
Applicant’s
Main Objective
Match Applicants
with the Organization
Match Goals and
Capabilities with the Job
Bina Nusantara
Typical Interview Sequence
Applicant’s
Objectives
Employer’s
Objectives
Hiring
Decision
The Interview
Process
Final Stage
Selection
Stage
Screening
Stage
Bina Nusantara
Types of Interviews
Stress SituationalBehavioral Working
StructuredOpen-Ended Group
Bina Nusantara
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
Bina Nusantara
Learn About the Organization
The Organization The Opportunity
Corporate name
Age and location
Products or services
Industry Position
Earnings and Growth
Overall Structure
Job Title
Job Functions
Job Qualifications
Career Path
Salary Range
Travel and relocation
Bina Nusantara
Planning for Questions
Skills
Goals
Achievements
Interests
Attitudes
Relationships
Bina Nusantara
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?
Bina Nusantara
Plan to Look Good
Conservative Clothing
Professionalism
Good Grooming
Bina Nusantara
Be Ready When You Arrive
Paperwork
Travel Time
Waiting Time
Bina Nusantara
The Warm-Up Stage
First Impressions
Nonverbal Cues
Business Etiquette
Bina Nusantara
Questions-and-Answers
Give Thoughtful Answers
Ask Intelligent Questions
Pay Careful Attention
Respond to Discrimination
Bina Nusantara
Close of the Interview
Concluding Gracefully
Discussing Salary
Reviewing Notes
Bina Nusantara
Following Up
After the Interview
Thank-You
Messages
Inquiry
Messages