The Candidate Advantage: Job Search Advice

Effective interview followup (that won't turn you into a stalker!)

Ok...we've all seen the cringe-filled scene from the movie Swingers where poor, desperate "Mikey" overdoes it with the voicemail messages to his girlfriend watch the clip. Many job seekers can relate to his situation and could benefit greatly from learning the "art of the follow up". 

Merci, Gracias, Arigato (in any language, "Thank You" works)

No matter how much job search has changed over the years, good manners and sincerity never go out of style. A well-written thank you note goes a long way to demonstrate your professionalism and thoughtfulness and can make the difference between getting an offer or not. 

Speed it up!

As the pace of the job market picks up, Hiring Managers will need to move more quickly. However, the candidate is also responsible for the speed of this interview process. Learn how to put your foot on the gas and avoid putting your foot on the brakes.

Thank you letters count!

Emily Post would agree that it shows good manners to do this after an interview. Abide by this longstanding tradition and score important points with a killer thank you letter.