If cover letters are about first impressions, then thank you letters can be described as last impressions. A well worded note to an employer to thank them for the opportunity to interview and reaffirm your interest in the job can be an effective way of reminding the employer of your candidacy just at that moment when they are preparing to make a decision.
It is impossible to read the news these days without coming across a mention of Twitter; the social media site has become a major source of information, reporting information as soon as events unfold. According to Wikipedia “As of 2016, Twitter had more than 319 million monthly active users” and is “one of the ten most-visited websites.”
Twitter is often the preferred social media platform for employers to announce company news, share events and post positions. This makes it an excellent place for job seekers to find employment.
Parisa was an established Telecommunications Engineer in her home country of Iran. Like many immigrating to a new country, Parisa was nervous and plagued with questions. How will I settle in a new country? I don’t know anyone, will I make friends? I have a good job now, will I be able to find something equally good? She took to the internet to look for answers. She started conducting research on her specific job sector almost five months before her arrival date. This is when she came across JVS Toronto and discovered CanPrep pre-arrival employment services.
Dear Employment Specialist,
As software developer who recently ended her contract and is looking for work, I was excited to come across a JVS Job Fair that is coming up soon, with some fantastic employers in my field.
I am particularly pleased to have an opportunity to meet hiring professionals face to face and am keen to make the best of this opportunity. Any tips?
Signed: Keen on Job Fairs (KJF)
You have finally been invited to an interview for that ideal job with that perfect company. You arrive on time, well prepared and dressed for the role. You answer the questions just as planned and ask intelligent questions. The interview is over, and you are sitting on the bus on the way home, wondering: was it a success? How can you tell if you did really well in the interview?
Here are some signs that you made the right impression at your interview:
If the interview extends into a friendly enthusiastic conversation which lasts longer than the standard one hour, consider yourself interesting enough for the interviewer to prioritize getting to know you. The opposite is true too – if an interview is unexpectedly short, it may be that the employer has decided that they are no longer interested.
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