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Many of today's job seekers have great resumes, ace interviews,
provide
stellar recommendations and still don't get the coveted job offer.
According to a recent poll with leading employers and recruiters,
conducted by The Career Exposure Network™, the reason could lie in the
right follow-up.
82% of employers and recruiters told The Career
Exposure Network™ that
a Thank You note is a critical follow up after the job interview.
Hiring managers report that the Thank You note demonstrates that the
applicant is serious about the opportunity and indicates a level of
professionalism - a primary characteristic that employers seek in job
candidates.
"Your Thank You letter provides a tremendous opportunity to summarize
the interview and tell me again how you can contribute," commented an
MBACareers.com employer. "I always expect to see a note - it shows
courtesy and demonstrates that you are interested."
81% of employers and recruiters also told The Career Exposure Network
that email is their preferred method of receiving a follow up.
According to a DiversitySearch.com
recruiter, "I prefer email because
it arrives much faster than regular mail, and it can be in the hands of
decision makers BEFORE a final selection decision is made."
"The rules around saying thank you after a job interview have
remained the same," said JillXan Donnelly, president of The Career
Exposure Network™. "Even in today's fast-paced business environment, a
Thank You letter is essential. Remember, common courtesies matter and
can provide you the edge in your job search."
For additional job, career and
employment information visit CareerWomen.com,
DiversitySearch.com, MBACareers.com, and CareerExposure.com. Search
for a job, post your resume, career news and more...
Source: © The
Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on March 14, 2008 12:52:50 PM PST
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