Conducting a Successful Interview: the Opening Formalities​Lloyd Is an Engineering

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Conducting a Successful Interview: The Opening Formalities​Lloyd is an engineering graduate from a well-known university. He applies for the position of software engineer at Greilwall Solutions. Marshall is the human resources manager at GreilwallSolutions. After going through Lloyd's résumé, Marshall sends a formal letter to Lloyd requesting him to be present at 11:00 a.m. on 12th March, 2004 for his interview. Lloyd is happy to receive the letter, but he has never attended an interview previously. He is desperate for the job and wants to create a good first impression. He decides to seek help from Joanna, a data analyst in the same company. What would Joanna suggest to Lloyd via email for him to come across as confident and create a good first impression on Marshall?

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Definitions:

Drive to Defend

The intrinsic motivation individuals or groups have to protect their beliefs, values, or possessions from perceived threats.

Reactive

A mode of response or behavior characterized by actions taken in response to external events or situations rather than initiating change proactively.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory that suggests an individual's behavior is determined by their expected outcomes or rewards.

Desired Outcomes

The specific results or achievements that an individual or organization aims to attain through various actions or initiatives.