1. After the Interview

2. 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?”

3. Tip # 2: Thank You Letter 7556 Citrus St Eastvale, CA 92882 jqstudent@hotmail.com February 16, 2015 Mr. Hernandez, AVID Coordinator Eleanor Roosevelt High School 7447 Scholar Way Eastvale, CA 92882 Dear Mr. Hernandez, Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the position of AVID tutor at Eleanor Roosevelt 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 AVID tutor. My volunteer experience at church and experience as a peer tutor in my own AVID classes has given me the confidence needed to succeed as an AVID tutor. I am dependable and punctual and will be an asset to your AVID program. It would be my pleasure to work at Eleanor Roosevelt 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 Paragraph #1:Paragraph #1: Thank you for interview Paragraph #2:Paragraph #2: Restate your skills and experience Paragraph #3:Paragraph #3: Ask for the job

4. Benefits of a Thank You Letter It shows you 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

5. Sample Thank You Letter 7556 Citrus St Eastvale, CA 92882 jqstudent@hotmail.com February 16, 2015 Mr. Hernandez, AVID Coordinator Eleanor Roosevelt High School 7447 Scholar Way Eastvale, CA 92882 Dear Mr. Hernandez, Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the position of AVID tutor at Eleanor Roosevelt 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 AVID tutor. My volunteer experience at church and experience as a peer tutor in my own AVID classes has given me the confidence needed to succeed as an AVID tutor. I am dependable and punctual and will be an asset to your AVID program. It would be my pleasure to work at Eleanor Roosevelt 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

6. Sample Envelope John Q. Student 7446 Citrus St Eastvale,CA 92882 Mr. Hernandez Eleanor Roosevelt High School 7447 Scholar Way Eastvale,CA 92882