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The steps that you take can affect your chances as a candidate.  \nSend a thank you note  \nWrite a thank you note to anyone who interviews you as soon as possible after an interview. You can send an email or a typed or handwritten note through regular mail. Whichever format you use, make sure your note is short, includes a thank you for the interviewer’s time, expresses interest in the job, and says something about your experience or education that makes you a great candidate. A typed letter or handwritten note can really impress since they take a bit more time than an email.  \nHere is an example of a note:  \nJuly 8, 2021  \nDear Ms. Monroe,  \nThank you for taking the time to interview me for the position of receptionist. I enjoyed our conversation. Working for the XYZ Company sounds very interesting.  \nThe plans for a new product launch are exciting. I have worked on product launches and know that my communications skills will be an asset for a launch. This job is a perfect match for my skills and experience.  \nI look forward to speaking to you again.  \nSincerely, Mary Jones  \n914-322-3232  \nRemember that this is a business letter. Put the date at the top for a letter or handwritten note and include “Dear” at the beginning and “Sincerely” at the end, even if you are using email. Double check to make sure that the names, addresses and titles are spelled correctly.  \nThe full text of the Job Search Toolkit is available at: [FirstFind.org/Jobs-and-Careers](FirstFind.org/Jobs-and-Careers) 129  \nUse simple note paper or a card that is blank inside for handwritten notes. Make sure that your writing is easy to read. When you send the note by email, write the letter in the body of the email. Do not send the note as an attachment.  \n\n| | Take the Extra Step: Send a “Thank You” note to every interviewer |\n| --- | --- |\n| If you have been interviewed by more than one person, each person should geta thank you note. If you were not able to get everyone’s business cards, you should have their name recorded in a notebook and always call to ask for their contact information and be able to send everyone a thank you note. |  |\n\nUse the Job Interview and Thank You Notes form (in the Worksheet section) to keep track of your thank yous.  \nFollow up calls  \nAt the end of an interview an employer may tell you to call back to follow up. If they do, ask about the day and time you should call. Make sure you have the correct phone number and the name of the person to speak to before you pick up the phone.  \nYou can also ask when to call to check on the status of your application. Be polite – calling once a week for two or three weeks is enough, unless they tell you to call back in three weeks. And don’t forget to make the calls from a quiet location.  \nHere’s what the call will sound like:  \n“Good afternoon, this is Chris Fenton, I applied for the cashier position and was interviewed by Ms. Monroe last Tuesday. I am following up on the status of my application.  \nThank you for your time and the update.”  \nIf an employer is really interested in hiring you, they will contact you. Your application may be put aside and then pulled out again at a later date. They probably have a lot to do, in addition to interviewing and hiring, so sometimes calling to remind them you are still interested is helpful. There’s aline between calling a few times and calling so much you become a bother to a potential employer.  \nNever call an employer and demand to know why you have not been hired.  \nCongratulations! You got the job!  \n130 Chapter 12: After an Interview: Next Steps  \nWhen all your hard work pays off and you are offered a job, it is time to celebrate. It is also time to find out or confirm some important details.  \n\n| | Checklist for Success: Get the Details About the New Job |\n| --- | --- |\n| Ask or make sur","cbCaig7ZWKpgF7Wb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaig7ZWKpgF7Wb","pdf",851723,"English","# After an Interview: Next Steps\n## Send a thank you note\n## Follow up calls\n## Get the details about the new job\n## Tell your network you got the job\n## I didn’t get the job. Now what?\n## Were you ghosted?","[{\"question\":\"What should a candidate include in a thank-you note after an interview?\",\"answer\":\"Send a short note that thanks the interviewer for their time, expresses interest in the job, and connects your experience or education to why you are a strong candidate.\"},{\"question\":\"When should follow-up calls be made and how often?\",\"answer\":\"If the employer asks you to call back, confirm the day and time. 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