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This article is the third in a series of three articles that will help you get through the interview process.

After the Interview
Submitted by Gwen Hall, Cambridge TEMPositions in Cedar Rapids

After the Interview

Thank You—send a thank you or follow-up letter to each individual you spoke with.  If you are waiting for a decision or another interview, be sure you review your strong points in terms of the job requirements and needs.  End the letter with an expression of interest. 

Record Keeping—It is essential to keep track of each interview.  Make a record of these items:  

• Interview date

• Company name and address

• Type of company

• Interviewer’s name and title

• Phone number

• Job title

• Salary

• Duties

• Benefits

• Would I enjoy working here

• Interview was excellent, good, fair or poor

• Follow-up date to call the interviewer

• Date a thank-you note was sent

• Special comments

 Decision Time—You have been offered a job.  You may want to consider these points before accepting the position: 

• Do you feel comfortable with the surroundings?

• Did you like the people you met?

• Will you learn something new?

• Would you enjoy working for your new boss?

• Can you learn from him or her?

• Is there room to grow?

• Are you excited about the position and challenges of the new job?

• Are you happy with the salary, benefits and working hours?

 If you are having a difficult time making a decision, consider making a list of pros and cons.  Then weigh them according to their importance to you.

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