FOLLOW UP LETTER: “Out of Sight – Out of Mind”



4191000-5905506.01-13 Thank You/Follow-Up LetterMaking another contact with the employer can often increase your chances of employment. A telephone call or a thank-you letter can do this. The thank-you letter is often the most common follow up method.FOLLOW UP LETTER: “Out of Sight – Out of Mind”A Thank-you letter may be typed OR neatly handwritten on personal stationary. It may also be e-mailed.The letter should be written soon after the company or job fair interview, the next day is best!The letter should state your continued interest in the job and your appreciation of their time spent with you during the interview.Directions: Write a thank-you (Follow-up) letter to an employer similar to the sample below.AFTER COMPANY INTERVIEWThe Same Header as theResume and Cover LetterIncluding Phone # and/or EmailCurrent DateMr. Hunt Fitzgerald, ManagerPalace Pointe5050 Durham RoadPO Box 1359Roxboro, NC 27573Dear Mr. FitzgeraldThank you for considering me for the position of (audio-visual technician, cashier, event planner, cook, or the job that you are applying for) with your entertainment facility. I am very impressed with your company and the enthusiasm that your employees have about their jobs.If you need additional information, please contact me at (Your phone number and/or email address). Thank you again for your time and interest in me. I look forward to hearing from you.SincerelyYour NameRemember that the inside address and greeting are:Mr. Hunt Fitzgerald, ManagerPalace Pointe5050 Durham RoadPO Box 1359Roxboro, NC 27573Dear Mr. Fitzgerald6.01-14 SUMMARY STATEMENTSOne very good way of getting an employer’s attention when reviewing your resume is to include a summary statement. Summary statements follow the career objective and can be used with any resume format. It is an overview of what you have to offer. Like the objective it is optional, but strongly recommended. Summary statements contain the following.Years of experience (could include education/training experience)Type of environment worked inArea of specialty (education or training can be substituted for lack of experience)Brief description of your most relevant business characteristic (self-management skills)Here are some sample summary statements:Two years experience in clerical support and data entry, with customer services division of a midsize employer. Dependable and conscience with the ability to get the job done with minimal supervision. Committed to cooperative teamwork. Experience working with the public.A different format would be to simply list your qualifications:Enjoy detailed work and exhibit initiative, creativity and resourcefulness.Able to utilize organizational and problem solving skills.Reliable, efficient and capable of completing a variety of tasks.Good team player, work well with all kinds of people.Note: Be sure to back up your statements with facts about your job responsibilities and accomplishments in the body of your resume.Write several summary statements below:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6.01-15 Job Interview ChecklistDirections: Use this checklist to prepare for your interview. If you can answer “yes” to all the questions you are ready. Refer to this list before every job interview.YESNO______1. I can list five things about myself that make me a good candidate for this job.______2. I can discuss in detail each item on my resume or job application.______3. I can list the skills or experience that qualifies me for this job.______4. I have the training or education that qualifies me for this job.______5. I have hobbies or activities that might help me qualify for this job.______6. I can write down my employment history with accurate names, addresses, and date for each job ( if applicable).______7. If I am asked for personal references, I have the names andtelephone numbers of three individuals who have agreed to be my references.______8. I have documents needed for the interview, such as social security card or driver’s license.______9. I am dressed properly for the job I am applying for.______10. I have directions and have made transportation arrangements so I can get to the interview on time.______11. I have prepared some questions to ask the interveiwer.Source: The Jobseeker, Helping NY Work6.01-16 Actions for Job SuccessRead the following statements about the actions of some new employees. If the action will lead to job success, write yes in the first column. If the action will not lead to job success, cross out the statement and rewrite it so the action will lead to success.Will this action lead to success?Action1. Jeremy was five minutes late getting back from lunch.2. Tanisha finished her work early and found something else to do. 3. Michael smiled and said hello to everyone.4. Jennifer wore black nail polish.5. When Anton made a mistake, he said it wasn’t his fault.Galen asked his supervisor where he should put the newshipment of supplies.7. Midori took a box of paper clips home.8. Melissa noticed the tables had not been cleared yet. She asked her supervisor if she should clear them.9. When Nancy got the flu, she called her supervisor right away to let the supervisor know that she would not be at work that day.10. Debra told another employee she thinks her supervisor is mean.11. Dominique always gets to work five minutes early.12. Ahmed started rearranging the merchandise in the display.Adapted from: Berk, Amy. TeenWork: A Guide for Finding Jobs – Teacher’s Resource Guide (2006). Goodheart-Willcox. Tinley Park, Illinois.6.01-17 Are These Questions Illegal?Read each question below. Check legal if an employer can legally ask the question. Check illegal is an employer cannot legally ask the question. Below the illegal questions, write an appropriate legal question.LegalIllegalQuestion1. How old are you?2. Do you speak Spanish?3. Where were you born?4. What church do you go to?5. What is your social security number?6. Are you a United States citizen?7. How much do you weigh?8. Are you married?9. Do you have disabilities?10. Are your parents U. S. citizens?11. You look Indian. Are you from India?12. I noticed your wedding ring. Do you have children?13. I noticed that you’re wearing a head covering. What is your religion?14. What subjects did you study in school?Adapted from: Berk, Amy. TeenWork: A Guide for Finding Jobs – Teacher’s Resource Guide (2006). Goodheart-Willcox. Tinley Park, Illinois.Are These Questions Illegal? ANSWER KEY:Illegal. Your specific age is not relevant unless you are under 18. Legal Version: Are you 18 years old or older?Legal, although this question should only be asked if it is necessary to speak Spanish on the job.Illegal. Where you were born has no relevance to your qualifications for a job. Legal Versions: Are you a U.S. citizen? Are you legally eligible to work in the U.S.?Illegal. There is no reason to ask this question. Your religion or religious affiliation has no relevance to your job, unless you are applying to be a clergy person for a specific religion.Legal.Legal.Illegal. You weight is not an issue. The question should address whether the person is capable of doing a specific job-related task that might be affected by weight or strength. Legal Version: Can you lift a 45-pound box?Illegal. Your marital status has no relevance to your qualifications for the job. The question should address the job-related concern of the employer. For example, the employer may be worried about whether you will be willing to travel.Legal Version: Are you willing to travel?Illegal. The question should address concern about ability to do a required aspect of the job.Legal Version: This job requires you to be on your feet all day. Are you able to do that?Illegal. The status of your parents is not relevant to your job application. Legal Version: Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?Illegal. Where you are from or what nationality you seem to look like has no relevance to your job performance. No legal version.Illegal. Whether you are married or have children is not relevant to you job qualifications. The employer may be worried whether you will be reliable or able to work evenings. Legal Version: This job requires evening work. Are you available for such a schedule?Illegal. Your religion has no relevance to your job qualifications. What the employer may be worried about is whether you will want to take days off for religious holidays.Legal Version: Are there any times when you cannot work?Legal. ................
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