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Be a SUPER candidate

Why is it i

mportant?

Cause you could be th

is guy!

Have your resume up to date at all times.

Check it and recheck it for errors and mistakes.

If you are interested in a position, research it and

create a resume specific to it.

Print on nice paper (not plain white copy paper).

Don’t fold it when you mail it.

Don’t staple it.

If emailing it as an attachment, create a PDF of it

first.

How to Follow Up

Without becoming a stalker!

Always be professional and don’t follow up more than once a week!

You’ve Sent Your Resume…Now What?First, Why Follow Up??? 1. It demonstrates initiative and interest in a position 2. You can verify that your resume was received and not lost in a spam filter somewhere 3. It can help you stand out in the crowd of qualified candidates

When Should I Follow UP? Generally within 2 weeks of sending your resume

How Do I Follow Up? Email the hiring manager (Quick way to remind them to look for

your resume) Send a typed letter (Great for reiterating why you’re a good fit) Send a hand written note (only if you have good handwriting) Call (make sure you rehearse what you’ll say)

"Hi, my name is ______ and I submitted my resume for your ______ opening. I'm extremely interested in this opportunity, and I just wanted to touch base with you this position and see if there is a possibility of setting up a meeting to discuss my qualifications.”

Keep looking, a rejection is not the end of the world so don’t take it personally.

Now What?

Send a follow up letter thanking them for letting you know about your status. Let them know you’re still interested in their company

Consider asking the person who interviewed you for advice on how to make yourself a stronger candidate

Look for ways to make yourself a stronger candidate…take a class, join a professional organization, practice your interview skills, clean up your online profile

The Art of InterviewingFirst Impressions

RESEARCH THE COMPANY INTERVIEWING YOU

Check out their website

Look for press releases

If they are a public company, see how they

are doing on the stock exchange

Talk to past interns about their experiences

Know their company mission and culture

START WITH THE BASICS

ABC’s of Image

Appearance

Wardrobeclothing

accessories

Groominghairskin

nails makeup

fragrancebreath

(don’t chew gum)

ABC’s of ImageBehavior

EtiquettePhone/emailMannersIntroductionsHandshakes

CivilityRespectful behaviorConsideration of others

AttitudePositive attitudeSelf-confidence Self-esteem

ABC’s of ImageCommunication

VerbalSpeaking skills (avoid “Like” and “Um”)

GrammarVocabulary

Presentation skills

NonverbalPosture

GesturesEye contact

Facial expressionsListening skills

WrittenLanguageGrammar

Professionalism

After the Interview…Your Chance to Stand Out SEND A THANK YOU LETTER

Within 24 hours of you interview• Typed letter• Hand written card• Email• Send a thank you letter to everyone you interview with

It’s likely that many other candidates will also send a letter, so be sure to utilize other follow up strategies

Haven’t Heard Anything a Few Weeks Later (or by the date they gave you)?

Send another hand written note indicating your interest Call the person you interviewed with (after the timeframe they

gave you)

Tip Get business cards printed up and provide one when you

follow up. It’s a great way to get noticed and keep your information fresh and interesting.

Get an online version of your resume (www.emurse.com)

Get nice business cards (www.vistaprint.com or us.moo.com/en)

Sample thank you letters (www.quintcareers.com)

Get a matching business correspondence kit (Office Depot)

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Jennifer Fisher, Program Managerjfisher@fwchamber.org

Graduate Retention Program

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