When the interview is over, don’t forget the thank-you note. The candidate should send a personal note within 24 hours to those with whom he or she met, thanking them for their time and reminding them how the candidate’s talents, coupled with the company needs, will be the perfect match. They should use plain stationary, a steady hand, impeccable grammar and punctuation, and brief meaningful sentences. Then, while they’re waiting for their offer, they can polish those negotiating skills!
These tips for preparing for an interview will help the candidate get past the formalities to showcase for prospective employers what the real message is: that he or she is the right person for the job.