B) Use and adapt this template example to create your own interview follow-up letter or email.
Dear Mr. /Mrs. / Ms,
You interviewed me on (date) for the (role /position).
I really want this job, so I'm taking the liberty of re-stating why I think you should choose me: (then list 3-5 short points which relate your skills, knowledge, experience, achievements, character, attitude, to the results and effects they'll be seeking from the person appointed. It is very important that these points demonstrate that you have clearly understood and can deliver -- specific measurable things if possible -- what they need for the role, for example:)
You might have seen better qualified applicants, or people with more relevant experience, but when it comes down to it, it's the person with the most passion and determination who is able to make a real difference. I'd urge you to give me the chance to prove I am that person.
NOTE: You could also follow up the letter/email with a phone call to ask what the interviewer thinks, and if there's anything else that you can do or provide to help the interviewer decide. Persistence often pays off, especially in roles which require someone who can get results by making things happen, which applies to most roles in business and organizations these days, and certainly all management roles.
c) Read a second interview guidelines and prepare a short presentation on yourself.
At second interviews, unsuitable applicants should have been screened out by this stage. For certain jobs a decision will be made to offer the job after the second interviews.
The candidate can be asked to prepare and give a short presentation about themselves, or how they would approach the job or a particular challenge. This could involve the use of certain equipment and materials, particularly if such ability is to be required in the job.
There is nothing wrong in the candidate asking the organization prior to the interview what to plan and prepare for in the second interview -- interviewers should regard this as a positive sign, and it may help the candidate to give some clear information on what to expect and prepare for.
PART 3.CHECK YOUR PROGRESS.
CURIRICULUM VITAE
1.1. Given below are two CVs. Imagine that you are a recruiting office, what would you say about each of them? Support your arguments. Try to use as many words and phrases from the text as possible.
CV # 1:
Name: Peter Smith
Date of Birth: 28/02/1977
Education:
1979 - 1982 kinder garden
1982 - 1988 Primary School
1988 - 1991 High School
1994 - 1998 University of John O'Groats
Work Experience:
1998: Worked as a waiter in a restaurant where I served for people who came there to eat.
1997: Worked in a bar serving drinks for people.
1990: Worked on a farm with chickens and more animals.
2000: Handing out leaflets in the streets to give to people.
1996: Worked in fast food company warming up burgers and fries.
1999: Worked in a bingo hall calling out the numbers (got promoted to Assistant Manager)
1995: Worked in a swimming pool cleaning toilets and changing room
Computer skills:
Play station: Expert use in FIFA 2000
Nintendo64: Expert use in Super Mario Brothers
Words: Typed CV on it
E-mail: Knowledge of Hotmail and Yahoo
Hobbies:
Parties and Internet Chat rooms.
CV # 2:
Curriculum Vitae
Name: Bernadette Green
Date of Birth: 26th November 1975
Nationality: British
Address:
12 Green Street
London
NW2 3RG
Email: bernadette.green@coldmail.hjjj
Home Tel: 0181 555 5550
Mobile Tel: 0771 222 2222
Education & Qualifications
1994 - 1998
University of London, London
BA(Hons) Languages & Business Administration Main Subjects included: German, French, Accounting, International Relations, Marketing.
1996 - 1997
Universität Frankfurt, Germany Exchange Year
1994 - 1996
Glasgow College of Commerce
HND in European Trade with Business German Credits include: Marketing, Economics, European Law, Imports and Exports, Logistics.
1992 - 1994
Burns High School, Edinburgh
Higher Grades include: French (B), English (B), German (B), Biology (B), Modern Studies (C).
1987 - 1992
Burns High School, Edinburgh
6 Standard Grades
Work Experience
Sept 99 - Present
Best Performance Ltd, Glasgow
Marketing Account Handler
Responsible for all aspects of account management including marketing and sales support and client relationship development. Other roles include promotion and distribution control. Products include all marketing support service include database management, response handling and storage and distribution.
Oct 98 - Sep 99
Brand New Technologies,
Glasgow Call Centre Agent
Responsibilities: Taking customer calls and order processing using AS400 system, dealing with customer queries, inquiries and complaints, setting up new customer accounts, invoicing.
94 - 98 Flowers, London
Florist
Responsibilities included: Design of all floral displays, stock buying and control, implementation of innovative designs for shop displays, window arrangements and outside events, organization of arrangements for local charity events, co-ordination of exhibitions and promotions.
Additional Information
Languages:
English -- Mother tongue
German -- Fluent written and spoken
French -- Fluent written and spoken
Computer Knowledge:
WinNT -- 4 years working knowledge
XP Pro -- 2 years working knowledge
Experienced user of Microsoft office products.
Keen user of the internet.
References available on request.
