Getting Hired The Hidden Components of a Successful Job Search:

Objectives We will discuss the importance of helping our job seekers follow-up with employers

After the Interview Less than 50 percent of individuals who are interviewed send a thank you note Thank you notes help interviewees –Stand out –Look positive

After the Interview

Thank you notes –Should be written immediately after the interview and mailed within two business days The first thing job seekers should do after an interview is write down notes about the interview

After the Interview Strong thank you notes –Are brief –Thank the interviewers for the opportunities offered via the interview

After the Interview Job seekers should –Ensure thank you letters are written properly with no grammatical errors –Address the interviewer formally You can roll your mouse over this image to see an example cover letter.

After the Interview

Tips for sending a follow-up letter or “thank you” –Use quality paper and envelopes –Hand written notes must be clean and clear –Ensure the letter addresses information from the interview

Frequently Asked Questions Should the letter be sent by traditional mail or ?

Frequently Asked Questions How does the job seeker know who to mail the letter to? –The job seeker should request the business card of the interviewer –The contact information should be recorded in the job search organizer

After the Interview In addition to sending a thank you letter, the job seeker should call the employer to follow up –Until the position is filled –At least once but no more than once a week

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