4. After the Interview

What guidelines should you follow when sending a thank-you letter? Check all that apply.

• Send your letter immediately after the interview
• Include questions you forgot to ask in your interview
• Use a memo format
• Avoid worn-out phrases
• Refer to the date of the interview

Read the scenario, and answer the question.

What information should you give your references so that they can provide the best possible recommendation?

• The contact information of your prospective coworkers
• The salary expectations and work hours
• A description of the position and the name of company

Read the scenario, and answer the question.

Enrique interviewed for a copyeditor position 6 days ago. He decides to write a follow-up e-mail to ask how the decision process is going...

To Whom It May Concern: My interview last week was enjoyable. Thank you. I am still interested in the job. In fact, I really, really need a job in the next week. I haven’t heard anything from you or the human resources representative, and I am wondering what the holdup is. I’m very eager to know your decision, so if you could hurry things up, I would greatly appreciate it. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Enrique Heller Choose one possible revision suggestion for the previous follow-up letter.

• Avoid sounding discourteous and desperate
• Include a line that demands to know when they will be contacted
• Include statements that will force the employer to contact them