Follow Up After the Interview (Practice)

List one method for accepting a job offer and one method for rejecting a job offer.

Acceptance: Ask for a formal offer letter for your file, send an acceptance letter, and keep a copy for yourself Rejection: Be polite and give a reason for your answer when rejecting an offer.

Describe the process of following up a job interview.

Evaluate your performance and make notes to help you for next time; send a thank-you note to the interviewer(s); handle acceptance or rejection gracefully.

If, after interviewing, you are sure a job is not for you, it is not necessary to send a thank-you note. True or False

False

The interview process ends when you walk out the door of the employer's office. True or False

False

What should you mention about the interview in your thank-up letter?

Items that should be mentioned in the thank you letter: - Thank the interviewer for their time - Reiterate interest in the position/company - Remind the employer of your qualifications - Follow up with any information requested of you

What form of thank-you letter would you prefer to send? Snail mail or e-mail? Handwritten or typed?

Student answers will vary. Answers should be logical, complete, and well supported.

List a minimum of four reasons why you might be rejected for a job offer.

The position wasn't what you though you applied for. You presented yourself poorly in the interview. You showed up avoidably late. The position was posted, but the company already had an internal candidate. The position was eliminated. Your personality conflicted with the interviewer.

List a minimum of 5 questions you should ask yourself after an interview to assist in the documentation and evaluation processes.

What positive impressions did I make?What negative impressions did I make?Was there anything I should have said but didn't?What other questions should I have asked?What questions would I have answered differently? Why?How did I feel immediately after the interview?How do I feel now?

What should you do when the job you interviewed for is not what you wanted? a. Accept the position b. Reject the position c. Ignore all offers d. None of the above

b. Reject the position

When should a thank-you letter be sent? a. 3 days after the interview b. 1 week after the interview c. 24 hours after the interview d. Never, they are old-fashioned

c. 24 hours after the interview