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eLearning Series:
Help Me Nail That Job Interview!
( 11 pages )
Your
Cover Letter
Creating the perfect
cover letter does not have to be difficult. Cover letters are
generally short and to the point. You should address your cover
to someone in particular. You should never address your cover
letter with “To whom it may Concern” or “Dear Sir/Madame” it
is unprofessional and doesn’t show a genuine interest in the
company or the job.
The cover letter
is the sole purpose for looking at the resume. If it is written
badly, the resume might not get a once over. In most cases,
the resume is just as important as the resume, so I have briefly
written the right formation of one.
The cover letter
should begin with a basic greeting and the position that you
are applying for. It should be nor more than 2 lines long. The
second paragraph should be a brief description of your qualifications
and why you applied to work for them. The closing should announce
an interest in hearing from them soon, and a thank you for their
time. Here is a sample of a successful cover letter.
**************************************
July 4, 2004
In regards to: The clerical position that is available.
Mr. Brown
3232 Jackson St.
Jackson City, FA
32443
Attention: Mr. Joe Brown
Dear Mr. Brown,
This letter is in regards
to the clerical position that is recently available in your
company. As my enclosed resume will show you, I have three years
experience as a clerk.
During my career I have
successfully integrated a new filing system for my previous
employer, Wayne Law Firm that increased their productivity by
33%. That filing system is still in use there now, and has been
integrated into two other companies.
I thank you for your time
in reading this letter. I hope to hear from you once you have
had time to read my resume.
Respectfully,
YOUR NAME
Enclosure (1)
The
Restaurant Interview
Sometimes recruiters
will ask you to conduct your interview during lunch or dinner.
It makes for a more relaxed setting for the recruiter, but you
should remember that it is still an interview, and your behavior
must be in accordance to that.
During this type
of interview, you should try to look at it as a relaxing way
for you to talk about and sell yourself to the recruiter. Making
a little bit of small talk is expected. Do not bring up the
topic of the interview until the interviewer does. He/she might
want to get to know you a bit first.
Remember to talk
about yourself, but do not get too personal. There are also
basic points of etiquette and common sense rules that you should
follow as well. They are as follows:
- Remember your
basic table manners, like putting your elbows on the table
etc.
- Always fold
your napkin on your lap before eating.
- Do not order
messy or sloppy foods. That includes finger foods like
ribs,
and extremely large sandwiches. Avoid
pastas with
thick sauces, and French fries.
- Do not order
the most expensive item on the menu either.
- Avoid alcoholic
beverages if you can.
- When you get
up to use the restroom, place your napkin on your chair
or on the arm of your chair.
- Common sense;
don’t smack your lips or talk with your mouth full.
- Always
excuse yourself if you plan to leave the table for any
reason.
- Do not have
your cell phone turned on.
- Continue to
speak formally to your interviewer unless requested not
to.
After your interview
is over, be certain to thank the recruiter for the meal
and their time. Offer
a firm
handshake, and ask
when you should expect to hear from
them. It
shows confidence and a continued
interest in the job.
Send a thank you
card that
same day.
Closing
the Interview
Once you have run
the bases of the interview, it is still important that you end
the interview well. The hard part is over and now all that is
left is for you close out the interview in the same winning
manner.
Wait until your
interviewer stands up or requests that you do. Give your closing
greeting. Thank the interviewer for his taking the time to see
you. Offer another firm handshake, and ask when you might know
when you might expect to hear from them about their decision.
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