Follow Up
Follow up is important if you want to make the most of your job search. Don't just send off applications, then sit back and wait for the phone to ring. If you haven't heard from a job application in three or four weeks, feel free to make a phone call. Ask if the job is still open and say you are still interested. Ask if you could come in for an interview. Say thank you and move on to the next job on your list.
The Job Interview
Preparing For The Interview
There are things you can do to prepare for a job interview. First, find out as much as you can about the company. You can get this information directly from the company or from someone who works or has worked there. Go to the library and ask the librarian for a good book on job interviews. Prepare a list of questions the interviewer might ask you. Do a practice interview. Have someone sit down with you and ask questions as if they were interviewing you. Come up with the best answers you can think of. Ask your friend for comments on how you did and get suggestions on how you could do better. You can tape record your practice interview and listen to it.
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