After an interview, make sure to take notes on what you said in case you are called back for a second interview. Write down key points, people’s names, and details of the interview. You want to improve your interviewing skills, so critique your interview experience. What went well? What could you improve on for future interviews? Write down your follow-up plans, and compose a thank-you message. This gesture will set you apart from other applicants. Your next step is to contact your references to let them know they might be called for a recommendation.

6. After the Interview

After an interview, make sure to take notes on what you said in case you are called back for a second interview. Write down key points, people’s names, and details of the interview. You want to improve your interviewing skills, so critique your interview experience. What went well? What could you improve on for future interviews? Write down your follow-up plans, and compose a thank-you message. This gesture will set you apart from other applicants. Your next step is to contact your references to let them know they might be called for a recommendation.

What should you do to make your thank-you message more effective? Check all that apply.

Include questions you forgot to ask in your interview.

Use memo format.

Send your message immediately after the interview.

Refer to the date of the interview.

Avoid worn-out phrases.

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Explanation:

An effective thank-you message demonstrates your enthusiasm for the job and improves your chances of getting the job. To make your message more effective, send it immediately after the interview, refer to the interview date, and avoid worn-out phrases such as “thank you for taking the time to interview me.” Use fresh and professional language. Do not include questions you forgot to ask in the interview or use memo format. Save your questions for your next interview, and use letter format as memos are for internal communication in an organization.

Consider the scenario, and then answer the question.

You are composing an e-mail that asks a previous manager for a letter of recommendation. You want to supply specific information that will help him write an effective, informed letter.

What information should you include in your e-mail?

A description of your qualifications that he should highlight

A description of your expected salary range and desired benefits

A description of your ideal work environment

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Explanation:

To ensure your references have enough information to provide you with a solid recommendation, make sure you supply a description of the qualifications you would like them to highlight. Descriptions of your expected salary and benefits or your ideal work environment would not help your references write a well-targeted letter and should not be included in your e-mail.

Consider the scenario, and then answer the question.

You interviewed for a copyeditor position six days ago. You decide to write a follow-up e-mail to ask how the decision process is going. You compose a first draft but know you need to make some revisions.

Greetings Interviewer:

My interview last week on Thursday, October 12, was enjoyable. Thank you for the opportunity to interview for the copyeditor position. I am still very interested in the job. In fact, I really, really need a job in the next week or so since my mortgage is due. I haven’t heard anything from you or the human resources representative, and I am wondering what the holdup is. I’m very eager to know your decision, so please let me know how the process is going. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Your Name

What is one improvement that could be made to your follow-up message?

Include a line that demands to know when you will be contacted.

Include statements that will force the employer to contact you.

Avoid sounding discourteous and desperate.

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Explanation:

A follow-up message inquires courteously but does not use angry or desperate language, such as “In fact, I really, really need a job in the next week or so since my mortgage is due.” Be mindful of your tone and keep the message’s contents professional. Do not include statements that will force the employer to contact you or that demand any information.

What other revisions should you make? Check all that apply.

Remove the date of the interview because it is not necessary information.

Use the interviewer’s name in the greeting.

Remove the information about needing a job because your mortgage is due.

Temper demanding statements like “I am wondering what the holdup is.”

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Explanation:

Avoid sounding desperate in your follow-up correspondence. Remove the information about needing the job to pay your mortgage and temper demanding statements like “I am wondering what the holdup is.” Address the interviewer by name in the greeting. Do not remove the date of the interview. Including the date will help your reader remember your interview.