Transcript Interacting with Employers - Florida Institute of Technology

Presented by: Kim Kay
and Delicia Lewis
Sponsored by:
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First Impressions
Asking about available positions
The application process
Following up on your application
Creating polite emails
Crafting ‘Thank You’ notes
How do you handle a phone call?
Questions?
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Be polite
SPELL CHECK EVERYTHING!
Double check your contact
information
Make sure contact and resume are
correct
Understand that everything you
say or do is part of the interview
Dress professionally
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Do some research on the company
Check all available online sources first
Ask questions
Ask for a business card and permission to
contact the recruiter
Say “Thank you”
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On average it will take between 2 weeks to 6
months for the whole application process
After an interview you could wait between 24
hours to 2 weeks before you hear back
Some employers will contact you, others like
you to wait 10 business days between applying
and contacting them
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Employers will typically keep your resume on
file for 3 months to a year
A large portion hire based on employee
recommendations (learn to network!)
A large portion also do NOT have a ‘Thank
you for applying’ notification
All survey respondents said they check on a
candidate using social media (Facebook or
LinkedIn) and other internet sources
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BE PATIENT- it takes time
Customize your resume and cover letter for
every company that you are sending it too.
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Had a friend suggest an opening in
their company to you? Let them know
you applied the following day
Send an email to the recruiter about 5
business days after application
Call the recruiter about 10 days after
application
Don’t hear back? Don’t fret! Just be
patient.
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Use words like:
Hello Mr. Jones,
 Dear Maggie Smith,
 Thank you for taking the time to…
 Sincerely
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Do NOT use: To Whom It May Concern
SPELL CHECK
Check for correct grammar
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
It was very enjoyable to speak with you about the assistant account executive
position at the Smith Agency. The job, as you presented it, seems to be a very
good match for my skills and interests. The creative approach to account
management that you described confirmed my desire to work with you.
In addition to my enthusiasm, I will bring to the position strong writing skills,
assertiveness and the ability to encourage others to work cooperatively with
the department. My artistic background will help me to work with artists on
staff and provide me with an understanding of the visual aspects of our work.
I understand your need for administrative support. My detail orientation and
organizational skills will help to free you to deal with larger issues. I neglected
to mention during my interview that I had worked for two summers as a
temporary office worker. This experience helped me to develop my secretarial
and clerical skills.
I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working
for you and look forward to hearing from you about this position.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Typed Name
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Less than a third of candidates send Thank you
notes, it could be the difference that gets you
the job!
Send it within 24 hours of the interview
Make it personal
These letters allow you to:
Express your enthusiasm
 Address unresolved points
 Reiterate your expertise
 Highlight your success
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Hello- you can tell if someone is happy to
speak with you or distracted on the phone.
Be inside- in a quiet area. Background noise
hurts both you and the recruiter
Upgrade your enthusiasm. An employer wants
to know you are excited about their position
and that is harder to convey on a phone or
internet conversation.
BE POSITIVE!
It will all work out!