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Well I received a call from a employer at 5:30pm this evening about a interview for next week. So that will be two more interviews for next week. Only thing is I don't remember applying for the job, can't locate the email at all. Preparing for the interview I have tomorrow at 2pm right now.
Damn, why DID I change my Comm Arts major as a Sophomore to English? Looks like I made a big mistake...you are scoring all sorts of job interviews.
Actually, logic, would show that a thank you letter, or email, if timed right, to the people who interview, and make the hiring decision in today's market would be very good idea.
Think about it. Most jobs now have, 50 to 75 candidates for every opening. After all these people are interviewed, maybe, 10 or 15, if you are lucky enough to be one of those, and you can get the email addresses of these people, and ask when they will be making the hiring decision. Then, the day or two prior to that, send them a Thank you email, reminding them of yourself, and thanking them for picking you out of the numerous candidates. Try to touch up a few points from the interview, and almost, reapply, (lightly) reminding them of your abilities and qualifications, it might help to put your interview and application back on top of all the others. This you can do with a carefully worded thank you letter.
Good luck, and good writing.
Well I received a call from a employer at 5:30pm this evening about a interview for next week. So that will be two more interviews for next week. Only thing is I don't remember applying for the job, can't locate the email at all. Preparing for the interview I have tomorrow at 2pm right now.
Well, as I am sure you know, I am always wishing you good luck!! and knock him dead...;-)
Well, as I am sure you know, I am always wishing you good luck!! and knock him dead...;-)
Yeah things seemed like they have turned around since that failed phone interview last week. Since then, I have been scheduled for 4 face to face interviews which kind of overshadowed the phone interview from last week.
Yeah things seemed like they have turned around since that failed phone interview last week. Since then, I have been scheduled for 4 face to face interviews which kind of overshadowed the phone interview from last week.
Yes, I liked the old days, when you could get a temp job within in a couple of weeks, which wasn't that long ago....;-)
Job hunting is definitely hard work and not rewarding except for the moral support of your friends and family!! and sweaty beer at the end of the week!
One time I sent one such letter (actually a card with a note enclosed) to the interviewer to acknowledge that halfway through our session I "knew" I didn't have the job but wanted to thank him for his time, anyway. I"m sure it surprised him.
I recently landed a great Federal position in suburban Washington DC. I had the FLU of all things on the day of my interview, but regardless I took a hot shower, slapped on my suit, affixed a cordial smile upon my face, stood up straight, and confidently marched on in for my interview. I actually used my illness to my advantage because when asked what I like to do in my free time I mentioned that I love to run, hike, and do anything in my ability to remain active and healthy (cough), using that opportunity to elicit some laughs from my two interviewers when I referenced "Perhaps exercising isn't always the answer to good health though! (Cough)" LOL! I've noticed that more than anything else if you're clever, witty, and know you can make someone crack a smile you'll stand out from the competition. I may not have been as lucid or as well-composed that day as I normally would have been, but I still apparently managed to make quite an impression upon my interviewers---I received an e-mail with a job offer a couple of weeks ago.
Let me also add that when in doubt it can never possibly hurt you to be gracious and humble. I e-mailed both of my interviewers (which included a middle-aged married woman who was a senior manager and a very cute fresh hire who was about my age and made my stomach churn more than usual given my Influenza!) later that evening to thank them for taking the time and effort to drive on up to NEPA to interview my peers and I, to inform them that the informational seminar they had presented that prior evening "sold" me on how I could best utilize my cost-cutting skills to benefit their agency, and to once again joke about my illness. Tomorrow evening after work I plan to fire up another e-mail to each of them to thank them for any role they may have assumed in the hiring decision process.
I've always composed very thoughtful, insightful, and often times even humorous thank you e-mails to my interviewers, and even though after roughly 6 major interviews I've only ever received ONE reply to my e-mail I still don't let that deter me. I just view that as poor etiquette on behalf of the interviewer for not acknowledging me with a reply.
I recently landed a great Federal position in suburban Washington DC. I had the FLU of all things on the day of my interview, but regardless I took a hot shower, slapped on my suit, affixed a cordial smile upon my face, stood up straight, and confidently marched on in for my interview. I actually used my illness to my advantage because when asked what I like to do in my free time I mentioned that I love to run, hike, and do anything in my ability to remain active and healthy (cough), using that opportunity to elicit some laughs from my two interviewers when I referenced "Perhaps exercising isn't always the answer to good health though! (Cough)" LOL! I've noticed that more than anything else if you're clever, witty, and know you can make someone crack a smile you'll stand out from the competition. I may not have been as lucid or as well-composed that day as I normally would have been, but I still apparently managed to make quite an impression upon my interviewers---I received an e-mail with a job offer a couple of weeks ago.
Let me also add that when in doubt it can never possibly hurt you to be gracious and humble. I e-mailed both of my interviewers (which included a middle-aged married woman who was a senior manager and a very cute fresh hire who was about my age and made my stomach churn more than usual given my Influenza!) later that evening to thank them for taking the time and effort to drive on up to NEPA to interview my peers and I, to inform them that the informational seminar they had presented that prior evening "sold" me on how I could best utilize my cost-cutting skills to benefit their agency, and to once again joke about my illness. Tomorrow evening after work I plan to fire up another e-mail to each of them to thank them for any role they may have assumed in the hiring decision process.
I've always composed very thoughtful, insightful, and often times even humorous thank you e-mails to my interviewers, and even though after roughly 6 major interviews I've only ever received ONE reply to my e-mail I still don't let that deter me. I just view that as poor etiquette on behalf of the interviewer for not acknowledging me with a reply.
Good advice from ScranBarre, but just be careful about humor, especially in writing - it should be gentle and low key. Avoid sarcasm as a humor style, as not everyone can read or appreciate it.
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I've noticed that more than anything else if you're clever, witty, and know you can make someone crack a smile you'll stand out from the competition. I may not have been as lucid or as well-composed that day as I normally would have been, but I still apparently managed to make quite an impression upon my interviewers---I received an e-mail with a job offer a couple of weeks ago. 
