Things You'll Need:
- Names and mailing addresses or emails for each person
- Stationery, envelopes, and postage stamps
- Access to an Internet email account
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Step 1
Get the names of the people who will be interviewing you. The recruiter or Human Resources contact should be able to provide this information.
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Step 2
Research the interviewers. Sometimes a simple "Google" search will bring up great information that may help you. Try to find interesting information about each one. For example, you might find that a few of the interviewers went to the same university as you or that they used to work at the same company as you did.
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Step 3
Research the company. Find out why they are in business. Make sure to show how you and your skills will help them make their business better.
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Step 4
Come up with a personal brand statement. Since most of their candidates will all have the same basic qualifications, you need to define what sets you apart from the pack.
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Step 5
Update your LinkedIn profile (or other social network site) and ask your network if they know anyone who works at the company where you applied for the job. Arrange in-person or phone interviews whenever possible to learn as much as you can about the company and the department you may be working in.
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Step 1
Be sure to ask questions of the interviewers. Some example questions:
* What would prevent me from getting this job?
* Let's say I get this job. We're sitting down a year from now to do my performance appraisal. How do I know I succeeded?
* What is a typical day like in this position, knowing that there is no such thing as a typical day in most jobs?
* What percent of time do you spend on various work in your day? This is getting at the fact that YOUR job is to support the manager. -
Step 2
Do not fret if the panel expects quick answers. Do your best and be comfortable that the interviewers will ask follow-up questions if they need more information.
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Step 3
Be sure to end the interview by thanking everyone and shaking hands with each interviewer. If you still want the job, make sure to tell the panel directly. End your session with, "I want this job." It's that simple.
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Step 1
Write out thank you notes as soon as possible. Remember to write "thank you" and also something that connects you with the individual. If the person asked you about your project management skills, remind them in the note about our experience in that area.
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Step 2
Make sure to send a thank you note to everyone involved in the process. This includes the recruiter and any Human Resources people.
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Step 3
In the hiring manager's thank you note, remember to ask for the job.
