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PURPOSIVE COMM (FINALS) Flashcards

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PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
JOB APPLICATION PROCESS
develop domains of one’s _ for communication

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purpose and competence

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Recognize principles and techniques of language and _ through being aware of the nature, elements,
and functions of verbal and non-verbal communication and
multicultural contexts.

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clear
communication

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Create _ by writing and proofreading various workplace
documents according to purpose.

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clear, coherent, and effective error-free communication
materials

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Adopt _ in conveying
professional ideas for target audiences in local and global
workplaces.

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awareness of audience and context

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How long does it take
a _ to decide if
you’re right for a job?

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RECRUITER. around
seven seconds,
according to eye-
tracking research.

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“Organizations are increasingly using _ to screen
resumes,

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automation

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so it’s important for job seekers to use _
that are also found in the _

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keywords, actual job description,”

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to match the language in your resume to
the language in the job posting.

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more and more artificial intelligence (Al) tools are
being used

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Career planning 4 step planning process

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  1. Knowing Yourself Still likes/dislikes and values
  2. Finding Out Exploring whats out there
  3. Making Decisions Comparing options
  4. Taking Action Working towards your goals
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HOW TO FIND A JOB THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

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  1. Start by deciding what you want in a job.
  2. Research job titles and descriptions.
  3. Review salary trends.
  4. Identify your must-haves.
  5. Experiment with different job searches.
  6. Use advanced search tools to avoid the noise.
  7. Conduct company research.
  8. Determine if you meet the requirements.
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It’s easier to deal with the waiting - and the possible
anxiety
- when

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you know how the job application
process works.

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While every company does things a little differently,
most employers use some variation on the _

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standard

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GUIDE TO THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS

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I. Get your resume ready.
2. Write your cover letter.
3. Learn how to answer/fill-out a job application form.
4. Prepare for job application screening.
5. Prepare for employment test/s.
6. Prepare for interview/s.
7. Wait for job offer.
8. Prepare for new hire paperwork.

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HIRING PROCESS

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  1. Review Company Vision
  2. Role specification
  3. Research Strategy
  4. Long-list candidates
  5. Pre-screen questionnaire
  6. Initial selections
  7. Phone interview
  8. In person interview
  9. Background checks
  10. Offers and Negotiations
  11. JOb offer
  12. Onboarding and Training
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IBM’S 5-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS

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  1. Apply
  2. Screening
  3. Online Assessments
  4. Assessment Center / Interview
  5. Decision / Offer
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ENGLISH IS LANGUAGE OF

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INSTRUCTION

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MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES

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INTEGRITY & RESPECT

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WE HAVE A PURPOSE TO

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FULFILL

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While it might sound harsh, 90% of the time, I refuse to read
through resumes that include an

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objective.

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After 20 years of hiring, I refuse to look at
resumes that have this common yet
outdated section

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It’s highly outdated and unnecessary

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There is _ for a resume that will
guarantee a job interview or offer.

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no one-size-fits-all template

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But there is one major
message that every resume should illustrate:

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This is how I made things better for my
employers.

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3 best resume examples,
based on experience level

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  1. Put your education in the first section.
  2. Keep details about your internships short.
  3. Use extracurricular activities to tell a story.
  4. Keep it to just one page.
  5. Make your resume pleasing to the eye with lots of
    white space.
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summary and AE American English

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resume

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detailed list and Br.E - British English

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curriculum vitae

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4 MAIN SECTIONS / PARTS OF A RESUME
(all arranged in REVERSE chronology)

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  1. Education
  2. Relevant Experience / Course
  3. Skills / Seminars Attended / Awards / Certification / Affiliations
  4. References (Name
    Designation/Job Title
    Company
    Contact Details)
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IF there are more relevant sections/details
to be placed on a one-page resume, the
_ part may be removed.

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REFERENCE (Name
Designation/Job Title
Company
Contact Details)

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(unless specifically asked to do so by the company)

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No need to affix signature

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No need to provide personal details such as _ (unless specifically asked
to do so by the company)

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birthday, marital status, etc.

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is not necessary if the bullet contains a phrase and not a sentence.

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Period (punctuation mark)

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Make sure to use _ (depending on time frame indicated in the resume).

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correct/appropriate verb tense

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Maintain _ in information shared.

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integrity

33
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Refer to the

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job posting / description / relevant
information.

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Use _ - avoid _

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power and precise words. ambiguity.

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Use a _email address and consider creating a
_

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decent. LinkedIn account.

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Make sure your _ has the biggest font size in the
document.

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name

37
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Details in a resume are mostly (if not all) in _ so there is no
need to place a period after the details

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bullet/phrases form

38
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Proofread

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(spelling, names, jargons, grammar,
punctuations, capitalization, tenses, etc.).

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Keep it neat, simple, has a

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sense of balance.

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Margins:

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One (1) inch all sides

41
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  • Font style:
  • Font size:
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Arial / Calibri (simple, common/free). 10, 11, or 12

42
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Be cautious when to use

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italics / boldfaced

43
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Every element present should have a

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purpose.

44
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3 reasons you didn’t get the job despite a
great interview

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  1. You think your CV is your golden ticket.
  2. You didn’t show you’re a culture fit.
  3. You seemed uncertain instead of confident.
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A business is only _, which is why it’s crucial to
find and hire the _

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as strong as its people. right employees.

46
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In another report by the Center for American Progress, replacing a _ costs around _ of their annual salary.

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single employee. 16% to 213%

47
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The job interview is equally, if not more, important in _the
potential on-the-job success of candidates.

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assessing

48
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It is also a way for _

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applicants to know more about the company.

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4 COMMON TYPES OF QUESTIONS

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  1. Experience and credentials interview questions
  2. Behavioral interview questions
  3. Interview questions that involve hypothetical scenarios
  4. Interview questions that are outside-the-box
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closer look at a candidate’s
attitude towards work and their manner of working

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Behavioral interview questions

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explore possible courses of action and demonstrate problem-
solving abilities for different cases

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Interview questions that involve hypothetical scenarios

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good test for
the candidate’s creative thinking and may also help determine
if the person would be a good fit for the company culture and
work environment

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Interview questions that are outside-the-box

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STAR ANSWER/METHOD

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Situation:
Task:
Action:
Result:

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Set the scene and give the necessary
details of your example.

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Situation:

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Describe what your responsibility was in that
situation.

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Task:

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Explain exactly what steps you took to
address it.

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Action:

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Share what outcomes your actions achieved.

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Result:

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How long did you work for your last employer?
What were your responsibilities in your most recent position?
How many years of experience do you have in this industry?
What tools and applications are you familiar with?
What training or short courses have you taken that are related to the
position you’re applying for?
What skills required for this job do you think you’re strongest at?
What industries have you worked in?
What’s the longest time you’ve worked for one company?

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Experience and credentials interview questions

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What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
What is the greatest challenge you’ve faced and how did you deal with it?
What are the steps you follow to ensure you deliver the best results?
How do you deal with multiple deadlines?
What are the precautionary measures you do to avoid errors and issues?
Can you describe a time you dealt with misunderstandings or conflict at work?
How do you cope with burnout?
How would you describe your work style?
Can you describe your leadership style?

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Behavioral interview questions

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Let’s say one of your staff is underperforming, what steps would you take to improve
things?
If you were to lead the team, what’s the first thing you’d do to improve results?
Let’s say the project you developed didn’t meet the client’s expectations, how would you
respond to the situation?
If you are tasked to improve employee morale and productivity across the company, what
steps would you take?
If you could choose anyone in your industry to be your mentor, who would you choose,
and why?
Imagine our industry five years from now. How should we prepare to stay competitive?
If you were the hiring manager for this role, what skill sets would you look for in a
candidate?

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Interview questions that involve hypothetical scenarios

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If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it for this
job?
How would you explain what our company does to an eight-year-old?
Which fictional character do you identify with?
If your professional life is a kind of music, what genre would it be?
How would you explain our innovative products to someone who’s been stranded on a
remote island for years?
If you could choose to be reincarnated into any person you admire, who would it be and
why?
If you could travel through time, what’s the one thing related to your career would you
change?

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Interview questions that are outside-the-box

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What to do before, during and after a
virtual interview to land the job

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  1. Prepare. Read about the company and for their instructions, if there are any.
  2. Know about different platforms used for virtual job interviews.
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  3. Make a good impression on video.
  4. One of the best ways to leave a lasting impression is to come prepared with
    questions about the company, job and hiring manager.
  5. Have an idea of how you would approach an offer from the company, what
    parts of the job package you’d like to negotiate, and your mutual expectations
    for joining the team
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Every interview is a

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learning
[humbling] experience,

64
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so learning that takes place during the
preparation, in the actual interview, and after
the process is useful for

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future interviews.

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