COMN 220 Report: Mastering Resume, Interview & STAR Technique

This report provides guidance on effective communication strategies for job seekers, focusing on how to create a standout resume, prepare for job interviews, and respond to behavioral interview questions. It emphasizes the importance of presenting oneself professionally through a well-formatted resume that highlights unique skills and qualities. The report outlines key steps for interview preparation, including company research, anticipating questions, and conducting mock interviews. It also details how to confidently respond to behavioral questions using techniques like the STAR method, ensuring clarity and maintaining eye contact. The document references external sources to support its recommendations and offers practical advice to help candidates make a lasting impression during the job search process. Desklib provides students access to similar solved assignments and past papers.

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Introduction
In professional businesses and workplaces, communication plays a major role in the
way a business proposal, product or services are presented. Professionally formatted business
documents allow any recruiter or concerned party to distinguish between the very best in the
industry. Presentation plays a fundamental role in the outlook of a professional resume, how
to prepare for a job interview and how to respond to a behavioral interview question when
asked (Brinkmann, 2014).
How to make a resume stand out
There are a number of questions that one is often expected to answer during an oral
interview. The most relevant question that the interviewer will look forward to listening is
“what makes you stand out among the crowd or your peers?” While some questions may not
be necessarily relevant as shown in the resume skills and qualifications, the most relevant
question is what is asked about what you have different from the job pool candidates
(Franklin, 2016).. The formatting of the resume and how the person presents his or her set of
skills different from the rest determines a lot. The interviewee can answer the question very
well in the resume. If he answers what he can do better than the rest of the pack stands out, he
or she automatically convinces the interviewing panel. The response is linked to the unique
set of skills, traits and qualities that one can bring to the job. The resume can bring out the
unique qualities to complement the role and the business as a whole which makes the
candidate stand out. In Essence it gives the candidate an opportunity to stand out and leave a

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lasting impression of the abilities and character that one possess to be the best for the position
(Lee, et al, 2018).
How to prepare for a job interview
In preparation for a job interview, there are various steps required to be followed
1. Do an extensive research and analysis of the company
2. Research on the people who are interviewing you and who are they in the
company( Position)
3. Anticipate the questions that might be asked
4. Get someone to help you conduct a mock interview or conduct it on yourself
5. Review social media postings and google financial analysis and reports
6. Dress appropriately for the interview to show confidence
7. Arrive early for the interview to enhance preparation
8. Bring all the necessary and required documentation
9. Check all the required websites for the companies information
How to respond to a behavioral interview question when asked
In responding to an interviewers question the most important thing that they like to
see is confidence. A well prepared candidate has confidence and a well sited posture is also
necessary. First the candidate should listen actively and keenly before he or she answers the
questions (Rasipuram, & Jayagopi, 2018).. Secondly he should have the confidence to answer
the questions politely avoid confrontations with the panelists. Ensure that there is eye contact
and the need to be clear while answering the questions.

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References
Brinkmann, S. (2014). Interview. In Encyclopedia of critical psychology (pp. 1008-1010).
Springer New York.
Franklin, M. (2016). Personal communication during private interview.
Lee, L. T., Cheng, S. H., Lin, C. J., Chi, M. H., Lee, I. H., & Yang, Y. K. (2018).
Communication skills scores of medical students and interview performance 3 years
later. Health Education Journal, 0017896918770228.
Rasipuram, S., & Jayagopi, D. B. (2018). Automatic assessment of communication skill in
interview-based interactions. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 1-31.