After the job interview: The follow-up

Our Agenda1. Agenda

2. Objectives3. Introductions 4. Activity 1: Vocabulary review5. Activity 2: Discussion 6. Activity 3: Dialogue7. Activity 4: Job interview follow-up tips

8. Activity 5: Case studies9. Activity 6: Dictation10. Activity 7: Practice

Workshop Objectives

1. To learn 8 new words related to following up after a job interview.

2. To learn 7 important follow-up tips

3. To learn how to write an after-interview Thank You card and a follow-up letter.

• What is your name?

• Where are you from?

Introductions

Vocabulary Review

Activity 1

Activity one: Vocabulary Review

Member of a nationut

appropriate

enthusiastic

feedbackfollow up

courteous

promptlyrespond

An action to increase the effectiveness of a previous one

bothersome

Suitable for a time or place

Advice about how you can improve

polite

quickly

Happy to do something to reply in words

annoying

Activity two: Fill-in-the-blank

1. Don’t call the prospective employer. This can be _______________________ .

2. It is important to ___________________ after a job interview.

3. Be ________________. If you are called for another interview, call them back right away.

4. It is OK to ask for _______________________ after a job interview.

5. He responded to my e-mail. He must be very _________________________ .

6. It is ______________________ to send a thank you note after a job interview.

7. __________________ quickly after you are called for another job interview.

8. Responding __________________ after a job interview will make a good impression.

courteousfollow up

annoying respond

promptly appropriate feedback enthusiastic

Group discussion

Activity 2

• Have you ever gone for a job interview?

• What are some important things to remember to do at the end of the interview?

Listen to a dialogue.

• What important points do you hear?

Activity 3

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Listen to a dialogue:

Johanna

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

AliciaSo, how was your job interview?

It was great, but I don’t know what to do now.

What do you mean?

I am just nervous, I guess. I hate waiting for the call.

You know that there are things that you can do now, right?

There are things you can do now that may help you get the job.

Such as what?

I am not following you.

For starters, you could send a thank you note. That will make a good impression.Johanna

Alicia I have horrible penmanship. That may make a bad impression!

Listen to a dialogue:

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Alicia Thanks for the help, Johanna!

In that case, tell me what to write and I’ll write it for you!

Great! Thank you. Now, anything else I can do?

Well, did they give you a timeline as to when they would make the hiring decision?

Oh yes! Great idea. This is when I’ll also send additional information about myself.

No, but I’ll do that now. I definitely want to be prepared in case I get called in for another job interview.

Yes, she said within the week.

On Monday, If you haven't heard anything, you can send a follow-up e-mail.

Johanna Exactly. Now, did you write down any notes based on the job interview?

Exactly.

Let’s learn some important follow-up tips!

Activity 4

A. Before leaving the interview…

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1. Ask for a timeline

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When can I expect to hear from you?

2. Ask if you can stay in contact via LinkedIn.

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This demonstrates that you are professional!

3. Collect business cards

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Collect these cards from people involved in the hiring process.

B. When you get home …

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4. Send a Thank You note

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Send a thank you note (email) to each person involved in the hiring process.

Use quality paper if you send it by standard mail.

Consider typing it.

Sample Thank You note

“Thanks for meeting with me on Monday about the

Production Manager position at Angry Chocolates. It was

nice to meet you, and the position sounds very close to

my background and interests. I’m looking forward to the

next conversation. If you need any more information,

please let me know. Have a wonderful rest of the week.”

5. Review your interview notes

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This will help you stay sharp for the next round of interviews.

Write down questions or observations.

C. After the timeline has passed …

Don’t panic!

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6. Check-in

Send a follow-up e-mail or make a phone call

Be polite!

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Sample “Check-in” phone call or e-mail

“Hi, this is Terry Jones. How are you doing, Ms. Babcock?

I interviewed with you on Monday. Since I am very

interested in this opportunity, I thought I should follow-up

with you. You thought you might have an answer by

Thursday. How is your decision process going?”

7. Stay in contact

Share articles that would be of interest to the manager or company.

Connect via LinkedIn

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Case studies

• Read the studies and answer the questions.

Activity 5

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Case Study 1

Bethany just returned home from a job interview.

What should she do?

Case Study 2

Simbaljeet is just at the end of her job interview.

What can she do now to maximize her chances of getting a job?

Case Study 3

Shamsun wants to send a thank-you note to somebody who interviewed her, but she is worried because she perceives that her handwriting is not very good.

What should she do?

Case Study 4

Jorge was told he would hear back within 3 days, but that was more than 7 days ago.

What can he do now?

Dictation

• Write what you hear!

Activity 6

Dictation 1

Always ask for a timeline as to when a decision is expected.

Dictation 2

As soon as you get home think about the interview and write down any questions you have.

Dictation 3

You can send a thank you note by way of e-mail or hand–written letter.

Dictation 4

Even if you didn’t get the job, you can still add the hiring manager to your professional network.

Let’s practise!Activity 7

Write a thank you note!

Write a follow-up letter!

Review: What did you learn today?

• 8 new words related to following up after a job interview.

• How to write a thank you email.

• How to write a follow-up email.

Thanks for attending.

See you next time!