PRACTICE 5: SEALING THE DEAL OR LEAVING A GREAT IMPRESSION!

1. What is the BEST time to send a thank-you email after an interview?

• Immediately after the interview ends
  

• Within 24 hours
  

• After 3 days
  

• Only if the interviewer asks for it

2. Which of the following should you include in your thank-you email?

• A summary of every question asked in the interview
  

• A reminder of your salary expectations
  

• A brief note of appreciation and a mention of a key discussion point
  

• A list of all your previous job experiences

3. If you haven't heard back after the expected timeline, what is the most professional action?

• Call the interviewer every day until you get an answer

• Wait for at least a month before following up
  

• Send one polite follow-up email
  

• Post about it on social media

4. How should you handle rejection from an employer?

• Ignore the email and move on
  

• Reply with a polite thank-you email and ask for feedback
  

• Argue why you should have been hired
  

• Post negative comments about the company online

5. What is the BEST way to leave a positive final impression after an interview?

• Compliment the interviewer on their outfit
  

• Clearly state why other candidates are less qualified
  

• Thank the interviewer for their time and express enthusiasm for the role
  

• Offer to bring coffee next time

6. When following up after an interview, what should your email subject line include?

• "URGENT – Please Respond"
  

• "Follow-Up Regarding [Job Title] Interview – [Your Name]"
  

• "Checking if you forgot about me"
  

• No subject line at all

7. If you receive a rejection email, what is the MOST professional response?

• Ignore it and never apply to the company again
  

• Thank them and express interest in future opportunities
  

• Write an angry reply questioning their decision
  

• Forward the rejection email to HR with a complaint

8. Why is it important to connect with the interviewer on LinkedIn (if appropriate)?

• To ask for a job immediately
  

• To build a professional network and stay updated on future opportunities
  

• To request personal favors
  

• To complain about the hiring process

9. Which action should you AVOID after an interview?

• Reviewing your performance and improving for next time
  

• Sending multiple follow-up emails in one day
  

• Sending one thank-you email within 24 hours
  

• Applying for similar roles in the same company

10. What does “handling rejection like a pro” mean?

• Taking the rejection personally and giving up on job hunting
  

• Responding politely, asking for feedback, and staying professional
  

• Posting about the unfairness of the interview online
  

• Contacting the interviewer’s manager to complain