Post-Interview Correspondence You have several opportunities to communicate after an interview. ( Six types of follow-up messages) 1. Thank-you message 2. Message of inquiry 3. Request for a time extension 4. Letter of acceptance 5. Letter declining a job offer 6. Letter of resignation 1. Thank-you message Write a thank-you message within two days of...
Making a Positive Impression in Job Interviews A. Be ready for the warm-up stage. Stay on your toes; even initial small talk is part of the interviewing process. Greet the interviewer by name, with a smile and direct eye contact. Offer a firm handshake if the interviewer extends a hand. Take a seat only after...
Application letters Whenever you submit your resume, accompany it with an application letter to let readers know why you are sending it. Like in other type of business writing, follow the three-step process in application letter as well. Planning : gather information, select the right medium, organize the message Writing : adapt to your audience,...
Constructing Resumes Criteria /components of Resumes Whatever type of resume you write , include the following: Identification Career objectives Education Professional skills ( Functional resume) Work Experience References (not mandatory) Identification: Your name , centered in all caps Your address. Centered two spaces beneath your name Career objective( It is just like a subject line...
Cover Letters In business, you are often required to send information to a client, vendor or colleague. You might send multiple copies of reports, drawings, maps , letters, memos, instructions, or proposals. The reader may have requested this information. Maybe you are sending the data of your own accord. Whatever the situation, if you merely...