Reference no: EM132220674

Topic: New Job Opportunity Interview

Every new job opportunity represents a chance to improve your professional position. Strategic communication is critical to make the best first impression, navigate the screening and recruiting process, and secure the job through an interview (or series of them).

If you choose this scenario, you'll need to create both a written and a verbal (audio or video) communication. These elements should explain why you are the right person for the job while addressing the types of questions interviewers might ask.

4 Things to Consider

• Do you follow the latest job listings relative to your area of expertise and industry?

• Do you have an interview opportunity or position in mind for which you would like to apply?

• Do your research, write a cover letter, and prepare for an interview that highlights your skill set. How can you bring value to the company? How would you prepare for the initial and follow-up interviews?

The ability to effectively communicate is one of the most in demand and sought after skills in today's workforce.

As a business professional, you will be expected to not only communicate in a clear and concise way, but to do so strategically. These communication skills are necessary to manage personnel effectively and to drive your organization toward its strategic goals and outcomes.

Effective communication starts with planning. By developing a strategic communications plan you will be more intentional in your messages and the actions you ask of your audience. This plan is the foundation for Next Assignments.

INSTRUCTIONS

Create a written strategic communications plan forNew Job Opportunity Interview. Your plan should include the following components. 2-3 PAGES.

1. Description

a) What is your challenge or opportunity? TO GET A JOB AFTER GRADUATE MASTER'S DEGREE

b) Why is this professionally important to you? HAVE MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO GET GOOD SALARIES AND HIGH POSITION.

2. GoalGRADUATE MASTER'S DEGREE IN U.S., THEN GO BACK TO MY COUNTRY TO GET A JOB AS A "DATA ANALYST"

a) What goal or outcome do you want to achieve with this communication?

i. Is it clear, concise, and actionable?

3. AudienceINTERVIEWER OR HR RECRUITMENTDEPARTMENT OR ANALYSIS MANAGER

a) Who is your target audience?

i. What are the professional positions of the audience members?

ii. What demographic characteristics will the audience comprise?

iii. What is your relationship to the audience?

iv. What background knowledge and expertise does the audience have?

v. What does the audience know, feel about, and expect concerning this communication?

vi. What preconceptions or biases do you possess that might prevent you from building rapport with your audience?

b) What information is available about your audience?

i. What research/sources will you use to obtain information about the audience?

ii. What conclusions have you been able to draw about the audience?

c) What tone will you use to convey your message?

i. Is the setting casual or formal?

ii. Is the communication personal or impersonal?

4. Key Message I HAVE WORKING EXPERIENCE AS (A DATA ANALYST FORBUYING DEPARTMENT) IN RETAIL COMPARY FOR 3 YEARS.

MY JOB DESCRIPTION AS BELOW.

- Prepare/Create key commercial reports e.g. sales, margin, purchase, stock by SAP and Excel program to support Buying team

-Analyze business performance with financial commentary as ad-hoc based on user's request (user= Buying/Finance/Marketing team, Hong Kong team, management team)

-Analyze merchandise item sales to understand customer preferences

-Contact with Hong Kong team to collect data for Watsons Thailand and check out the reason of data discrepancy

-Support Hong Kong Finance team to consolidate data of key suppliers and upload data scorecard to the system

-Forecast Budget (by Dept. by Week) of Buying KPIs to measure and monitor performance next year

a) What is the primary message you must convey to your audience?

i. Is the message compelling and memorable?

ii. Is the message clear and concise?

iii. Is the message aligned with your audience's goals and needs?

5. Supporting Points

a) What three to four points, reasons, or justifications support your message?

i. What research/sources will you use to obtain facts/data about your message?

6. Channel SelectionINTERVIEW BY PHONE OR ONLINE OR FACE-TO-FACE

a) What communication style will you employ (Tell/Sell or Consult/Join), and why?

b) What channel(s) will you use to deliver your message, and why will they be the most effective?

c) What purpose is served by each channel you have selected?

7. Action Request

a) Is your call to action you are making to your audience clear, concise, and easily actionable?

Note: You may create and establish all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment. The scenario is yours to explain.