AFTER THE INTERVIEW!
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Send a typed thank you letter immediately after the interview. It can be a very brief letter simply expressing your appreciation for the recruiter's time. You may also want to mention something that stands out in your mind about the interview and re-express your interest in the position.
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If you get invited to a second interview, the employer is obviously very interested in you. The follow-up interview will give both you and the company a greater opportunity to explore your mutual compatibility.
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The second interview will be conducted in much the same manner as your screening interview; however, you will undoubtedly meet more people, and the length of time spent with each will be longer. During this interview, the employer will expect you to be more conversant about your experience, your goals, your activities, your skills, and how all of these will make you a contributing member to a team of employees.
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Plan to spend most of one day with the employer. Though the time spent will differ by employer, you can expect your day to begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. and end by approximately 3:30 p.m. Remember, this will be a stressful time, so you should prepare yourself by getting proper rest beforehand.
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If all goes well during the interview, you may receive an offer of employment prior to leaving; however, this is not always the case as the offer may not be made until a few days or weeks after the interview. Don't be alarmed if you leave not knowing whether you have an offer.
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After the interview, sit and record your observations. Doing this will assist you should you need to ask the employer additional questions. Also, this will help you compare one employer with another if you are in a position to choose from two or more offers.
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You should also write a thank-you letter expressing appreciation for the follow-up interview and emphasizing your interest in the position. If you are very interested in the opportunity, send a thank-you letter to everyone who spent time with you that day. This courtesy may be the little extra thing needed to cause you to stand out from among all the applicants.
