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LEARNING OBJECTIVES To reinforce the fact that the student must call after an interview To discuss how soon after the interview the student should call To learn who to talk to after an interview To review and prepare what to say WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS
PRE -TEST TRUE or FALSE??? 1. You should never call after an interview to see how you did and whether or not the position is yours! 2. If you decide to call, it’s best to leave a message with the receptionist, you don’t want to bother the boss! 3. You should wait at least 1 -2 weeks after an interview to make a follow – up call. 4. The best time to reach the person who interviewed you is after 5;00 p.m.. WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS
SHOULD I CALL or ?? YES!!!! The day after an interview, send a brief or note to the interviewer. cM9Jh_65o&feature=related cM9Jh_65o&feature=related WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS
WHO SHOULD I TALK TO? ASK TO SPEAK DIRECTLY TO THE PERSON WHO INTERVIEWED YOU! WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS
SHOULD I LEAVE A MESSAGE? DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH THE RECEPTIONIST! Ask her/him the best time to Reach the interviewer WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS
HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT TO CALL? One week, two at the most! Let the interviewer know that you will call to see if a decision has been reached. WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS
WHAT TIME SHOULD I CALL Call during business hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS
WHAT SHOULD I SAY? Thank her for her time, and for her consideration of your application. Ask if a decision has been made Restate your interest in the position, Tell her that you are looking forward to hearing from her. v8c3jbEfiuU&feature=re lated WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS
POST -TEST 1. You should never call after an interview to see how you did and whether or not the position is yours! FALSE 2. If you decide to call, it’s best to leave a message with the receptionist, you don’t want to bother the boss! FALSE 3. You should wait at least 1 -2 weeks after an interview to make a follow – up call. TRUE 4. The best time to reach the person who interviewed you is after 5;00 p.m.. FALSE WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS
ASSIGNMENT LET’S PRACTICE! WRITE A SCRIPT DETAILING WHAT YOU THINK YOU SHOULD SAY IN A FOLLOW UP PHONE CALL! WE WILL REVIEW THE SCRIPTS WHEN WE MEET! WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS