Pick one concept from the assigned reading that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
One part of the book I was particularly interested in this chapter was about interviewing skills. As I will be graduating, this is something that is very important for me in trying to land a job. As the book says, you have to start with preperation. One thing that everyone tells me to do, and the book backs up, is to research the company. You need to show up knowing about the organization you are interviewing for. Another important part of prepping is having a great resume and cover letter. One thing that I believe helped me get my current job was done during the interview, asking questions. In the book it says to prepare by anticipating the questions the organization may ask you, but you should also ask the organization questions. I think this shows them that you are really interested in the organization and the position at hand.
But what do you do if they ask you questions you find inappropriate? The book says there are 3 choices 1.) simply answer the question (if you feel comfortable doing this), 2.)discuss the concern that prompted the question, 3.) refuse to answer the question and tell them you thought it was inappropriate.
Have a good weekend,
ImaginePeace
I like that you chosen this topic to talk about. Interviewing is a very nervous and difficult skill for a lot of people. Asking questions can be very good in getting further to the hiring process. Letting people know that you know about the company and you want to give it a shot gives you a great boost as opposed to not asking questions and letting the company decide if you are going to be a good fit for them. Feeling comfortable is also a great key to a good interview because people can get a vibe if you are going to be good in the environment of the company.
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