Not Done Yet

This week, we have put on our critical thinking hat And worked at getting a job. We have looked at the jobs, the companies, doing a phone interview, and more. We have one more thing to accomplish. We must keep the company aware of us.

We want those we met at a particular company to remember us and think of us favorably. It is a great and doable thought. Believe it or not, this is not that hard to do:

• Send the people you met a handwritten thank you card.
  • That it was handwritten makes it more memorable.
  • The sooner done, the more it will mean.
• Give a follow-up call in a couple of weeks to see if the job is still open.
  • My brother got an excellent job. A month after the interview, he was the only one who had called back to check on the job.
• Connect on LinkedIn with those who interviewed you.
  • If they did not have a job for you, they might know who does.
• If you are not the right fit for a company, tell others who might be better suited for the job.
  • If you help someone else get a job, they might return the favor.

Who you help along the way could help make your journey easier.  Think about it.

Author: Mike Balof

A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future. Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society. View all posts by Mike Balof