After the Interview

Why You Might Not Get Hired Bad first impression (sloppy appearance, not dressed appropriately) Incomplete application and/or misspelled words Came in to ask for job with friends Had a bad attitude when asking for a job Did not speak clearly, use correct English, or chewed gum while talking Did not seem to want the job

Why You Might Not Get Hired Was not prepared to fill out application (did not bring pen or resume) Did not have a knowledge of the business or products Did not show persistence (did not return to check back, call, or write a thank you letter) Was fired from the last job Did not show up to the interview on time

Tip # 1: Follow-up Call “This is John Q. Student. I interviewed for the cashier position one week ago. Mr. Smith mentioned that he would be reaching a decision by Monday, which was yesterday, and would let me know. Has he made his decision yet?”

Tip # 2: Thank You Letter Paragraph #1: Thank you for interview Paragraph #2: Restate your skills and experience and/or add anything you forgot to say in the interview Paragraph #3: Ask for the job 32156 Orange Ave Nuevo, CA 92567 jqstudent@hotmail.com March 14, 20__ Mr. Clarke, Scholars Coordinator Nuview Bridge Early College High School 30401 Reservoir Ave Dear Mr. Clarke, Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the tutor position at Nuview Bridge Early College High School. After talking with you, I am very interested in becoming a member of your staff. I have the skills needed to be an effective tutor. My volunteer experience at church and experience as a peer tutor in my own high school classes has given me the confidence needed to succeed as a tutor. I am dependable, punctual, and will be an asset to your Scholars program. It would be my pleasure to work at Nuview Bridge Early College High School. Should you choose another applicant for this position, please keep me in mind for any future job openings. My home phone number is (951) 928 – 8498. Sincerely, John Q. Student

Benefits of a Thank You Letter It shows you have follow up skills Builds a relationship with company Puts name in front of employer again Might be enough to convince employer to give you the job

Sample Thank You Letter 32156 Orange Ave Nuevo, CA 92567 jqstudent@hotmail.com March 14, 20__ Mr. Clarke, Scholars Coordinator Nuview Bridge Early College High School 30401 Reservoir Ave Dear Mr. Clarke, Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the tutor position at Nuview Bridge Early College High School. After talking with you, I am very interested in becoming a member of your staff. I have the skills needed to be an effective tutor. My volunteer experience at church and experience as a peer tutor in my own high school classes has given me the confidence needed to succeed as a tutor. I am dependable, punctual, and will be an asset to your Scholars program. It would be my pleasure to work at Nuview Bridge Early College High School. Should you choose another applicant for this position, please keep me in mind for any future job openings. My home phone number is (951) 928 – 8498. Sincerely, John Q. Student

Sample Envelope John Q. Student 32156 Orange Ave Nuevo, CA 92567 Mr. Clarke Nuview Bridge Early College High School 30401 Reservoir Ave

On Your Own For your thank you letters, you will fold it into thirds (as seen above) and then write the addresses on the outside of the folded letter as if it were an envelope. Finally, draw on a stamp.