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Interviewing

Even though the interview is over, you still have more work to do. Always send a thank you letter to the employer. If you are not contacted within the specified time, you may call to ask about the status of the position and restate your interest. It is best not to accept a job offer on the spot, but to request a reasonable amount of time to consider the position. If you have received several job offers, acknowledge each offer promptly with a note thanking the employer and restating the terms of employment. Request a time frame in which to make your decisions. Once you have accepted a position, contact all other organizations and thank them for their interest in you.

Use the interview as learning experience. Even the most qualified candidates experience rejection. You may want to consider asking the interviewer for some constructive feedback on your interviewing skills.