getting hired the hidden components of a successful job search:
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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
After the Interview
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
After the Interview
After the Interview
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 email?
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
Conclusion