Career Prep: Job Interview Preparation Flashcard

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What is the purpose of asking questions to the employer at the end of an interview?

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To demonstrate that you did your homework and care about the job

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What should you do if you don't have any burning questions for the employer at the end of an interview?

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Ask a few questions to show that you did your homework and care.

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What is the purpose of a thank you email after an interview?

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To leave a lasting impression

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What is the recommended timeframe for sending thank-you notes after an interview?

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12 hours

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What should be included in the thank-you notes sent to interviewers?

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At least one piece of meaningful content

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What is the suggested action regarding social media after an interview?

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Post intelligent tweets about your industry or the economy

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What is the recommended approach for connecting with interviewers on LinkedIn?

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Send a personalized request mentioning the discussion topics.

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What is the advised timeframe for reaching out to interviewers after the initial post-interview communication?

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1 week

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What is the risk of reaching out to interviewers too soon after the interview?

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It can damage the good impression you made during the interview

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What should you avoid including in your thank-you notes?

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Cutting and pasting the same content for each interviewer