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The Job

Interview
At the end of this lesson , you should
be able to:
a. identify the steps involved in the
job application process;
b. recognize the importance of job
interviews in the job application
process ; and
c. demonstrate communication
skills in a mock interview.
Applying for a job
Before getting employed, one
undergoes an application
process that involves the
communication skills you have
been practicing in the previous
lessons.
The application process usually
begins with a job advertisement that
is made available through various
forms such as newspaper
advertisements, radio and/or
television broadcasts, and social
media posts, as well as through job
placement offices in business and
educational institutions.
To apply for a job, an applicant
must carefully read the job
advertisement to determine if the
job description matches his/her
interests ,needs, and qualifications.
These advertisement list certain
requirements that applicants must
prepare and submit.
The requirements usually include an
application form or letter ,
recommendations letters , school records,
and other supporting documents. After
all the requirements are collected and
submitted to the employers, depending
on the nature of the job, paper-and-pen
tests may scheduled. Finally, a job
interview is arranged.
The job interview is a vital
component of the job application
process. Documentary
requirements, which are the written
components of the job applicant.
Test results are not totally reliable in
providing all the information
employers need.
Thus, employers arrange to interview job
applicants to determine whether or not the
latter process the qualities expected by the
company or organization. Because each job
interview is different from the other, it is
important that applicants prepare
themselves well. In this lesson, you will
learn about preparing for a job interview, as
well as what to do and what not to do
during a job interview.
Thank
You

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