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