1. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 SECTION OPENER / CLOSER INSERT BOOK COVER ART Section 7.3 After an Interview: Following Up

2. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How to follow up on a job interview Proper procedures for accepting and rejecting offers of employment

3. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Your actions after an interview can have an important impact on how you’re perceived by an employer. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

4. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 The interview doesn’t end when you walk out the door. After an Interview: Following Up

5. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 After the interview, jot down some notes on your performance. Use the notes to improve your next interview. Tying Up the Loose Ends

6. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Ask yourself: Did I speak clearly? Did I show enthusiasm? Did I use standard English? Should I have provided any additional information about myself? Tying Up the Loose Ends

7. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Send a follow-up letter the same day. In the letter, thank the interviewer, reinforce how your skills can benefit the company, and restate your interest in the job. Tying Up the Loose Ends

8. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Don’t forget to call back. Tying Up the Loose Ends

9. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 You do not have to accept a job when it is offered to you. If you want to think about it, ask the employer if you can take a day to decide. Accepting: See You Monday Morning Accepting: See You Monday Morning

10. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 List the job’s pros and cons before calling back to accept the job. Accepting: See You Monday Morning Accepting: See You Monday Morning

11. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Ask for a formal offer letter for your files. Send an acceptance letter, and keep a copy. Accepting: See You Monday Morning Accepting: See You Monday Morning

12. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Rejecting: Thanks, But No Thanks Don’t say no at an interview. Take a day to think about it and talk it over with other people. You might change your mind, or you might be able to negotiate a higher salary.

13. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Rejecting: Thanks, But No Thanks When you call the interviewer back, give a reason for your answer and keep your options open.

14. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Handling Rejection If an employer turns you down, consider it a learning experience. Ask why you weren’t hired. Do you need more training, or do you need to work on your interview skills?

15. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Handling Rejection Review your notes from your last interview. Continue to practice so you’ll be better prepared for the next interview.

16. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Graphic Organizer 7.3 Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After the Interview Did they offer you the job? Do you want to accept the job? YES NO YES NO Ask for a formal offer letter. Thank them and ask when you can start. Wait a day or two to consider the offer. Decline politely and leave your options open. Remain calm. Ask why, and what you can do to be a better candidate. Learn from the experience.

17. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 ETHICS in Action Clarifying Duties You have just been offered a job as a veterinary assistant. Because your last position was at an animal hospital, the veterinarian assumes you have performed various procedures on animals, such as taking a pet’s temperature and administering shots. continued

18. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 ETHICS in Action Clarifying Duties You were really a receptionist and didn’t handle the animals, but you’ve seen enough of the procedures to feel comfortable doing them on your own. continued

19. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 ETHICS in Action Clarifying Duties THINK ABOUT IT Do you tell the vet that you didn't handle the animals at your last job, or do you see how your first procedure goes? Explain.

20. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Key Concept Checkpoint Comprehension 1.What questions could you ask yourself to evaluate an interview? continued SECTION 7.3 REVIEW

21. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Key Concept Checkpoint Comprehension 2.What are some disadvantages to instantly accepting or rejecting a job? continued SECTION 7.3 REVIEW

22. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 Key Concept Checkpoint Critical Thinking 3.Why is it important to follow up on a job interview with a phone call and letter? SECTION 7.3 REVIEW

23. Chapter 7 InterviewingSucceeding in the World of Work After an Interview: Following Up 7.3 SECTION OPENER / CLOSER INSERT BOOK COVER ART End of Section 7.3 After an Interview: Following Up