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. O Use memo format. O Refer to the date of the interview. O Send your message immediately after the interview. Avoid worn-out phrases. Consider the scenario, and then answer the question. You have just completed a successful interview for an upper-management position. You need to contact your references and inform them that they might be asked for a recommendation. What information should you provide your references so that they can give you the best possible recommendation? O The contact information of your prospective coworkers The salary expectations and work hours The position description and the name of the company 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. Dear Sir, My interview last week was enjoyable. Thank you for the opportunity to interview for the copyeditor position. I am still interested in the job. Since I haven't heard from you in over a week, I am wondering what the holdup is. I'm very eager to know your decision because I'm certain I'll get the job. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Your Name What is one improvement that could be made to your follow-up message? O Use a more informal tone. ular Snip O Eliminate the closing salutation. O Include the interviewer's name in the opening salutation. What other revisions should you make? Check all that apply. O Include the date of the interview. Use a more polite tone. O Do not sound overconfident