Career Development Discussion Questions

Experts only! Scholarly responses are required.

*Please answer each question individually and accurately. Must cite any and all references in APA format. Label each solution with the corresponding question. Copy and pasted solutions will NOT be accepted. Minimum 2 quality paragraphs per question.

Part A: Nonverbal Communication in Interviews

1. Select one aspect of nonverbal communication that is important in the interviewing process.  Name and explain the nonverbal aspect and its importance in the interviewing process.

2. If you were interviewing someone and their answer to a question (or questions) did not match their non-verbals, which might you believe first and what might you do in this situation?

3. One of the most prestigious business schools, the Wharton School of Business, now places more emphasis on people skills than in the past.  Why do you think this happened?  Give one people skill that you will bring to a future employer.  Why is it important?  Then name one skill you feel is important but one you still need to work on.

4. What is synergy?  How can it be applied to the workplace?  Research information Tony Robbins.  How can his ideas work toward creating a more positive work environment?

Part B: Preparing for Your Interviews

1. Experts will tell you that it is important to prepare for an interview. What type of preparation could and should you do?