"Look at the donut, not the hole." ...age-old advice from one of my former coaches, reminding us to look at what we have, not what we don't


Remember, Babe Ruth may have been one of the great homerun hitters of all time, but he also struck out a lot, too. The job search is just like that, especially in this economy. Keep getting back up there and swinging for the fence!


"The majority of the word 'can't' is can." ...attributed to Betty Weaver, former CSB school director



Monday, October 15, 2012

Thank You Notes & a Ton of Monday Leads

Don't forget the thank you note!

After every interview, you have one more opportunity to "sell yourself" as a good candidate:  the thank you note.  Remember that the thank you note should help you accomplish the following:  1)  express sincere gratitude for the interviewer taking the time to meet with you  2)  express your interest in the job  and  3)  explain, one more time, why you are the right person for the job.

Typically, I encourage my students to write a thank you note that is 4-5 sentences.  The first sentence expresses thanks and states the job for which you interviewed.  The middle sentences (numbers two, three, and maybe more) explain why what you heard in the interview proves that you are a good fit for this job.  This is your final chance to sell yourself, so go at it!  Finally, you want to end with a final sentence that reiterates your appreciation for the interview and expresses interest in the job.  After all, I want to hire someone who wants to work for my company, who has a strong interest in the job.

Don't underestimate the power of this little step late in the interview process.  Given the fact that some people never write thank you notes, your doing so could be a huge factor in helping you get the job!

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Have a great week!

Tim Barshinger
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