4. After the Interview

The job search doesnt end with the interview. After your interview, be sure to follow up with the appropriate correspondence and contact your references if necessary.

What does sending a thank-you letter after an interview do for you? Check all that apply.

-Reminds the interviewer of your visit.

-Sets you apart from other applicants.

-Suggests good manners.

-Ensures that you get the job.

-Alerts your references.

Read the scenario, and 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. A description of qualifications he should highlight

B. A description of your expected salary range

C. A description of your ideal work environment

Read the scenario, and answer the question.

Enrique interviewed for a copyeditor position six days ago. He decides to write a follow-up e-mail to ask how the decision process is going. He composes a first draft, but he knows that he will need to make some revisions.

To Whom It May Concern:

My interview last week was enjoyable. Thank you. I am still interested in the job. In fact, I really, really need a job in the next week. I havent heard anything from you or the human resources representative, and I am wondering what the holdup is. Im very eager to know your decision, so if you could hurry things up, I would greatly appreciate it. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Enrique Heller

Choose one possible revision suggestion for the previous follow-up letter.

A. Eliminate the closing salutation.

B. Include the interviewers name in the opening salutation.

C. Use a more informal tone.