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HELPFUL TIPS

After the interview:

Thank the interviewer for their time.
Give the interviewer samples of your portfolio if you have copies for them
to keep.
Provide a good, final impression with a nice, firm handshake.
Follow up with a ‘thank you’ email, letter or phone call.
Prepare for your follow-up interview, if applicable.
Do not share the details of your interview on social media. Your interviewer
may be checking your online profile.

Writing a ‘thank you’ email after an interview:

1 Create a clear subject line

Sample subject lines are as follows :

• Thank you, [Interviewer’s Name]!
• Thank you for your time and advice.
• Thank you for the interview yesterday.
• I enjoyed learning more about [Company Name].
• Thank you.

2 Open with a personal greeting

Address the hiring manager directly by name.

3 Express your appreciation

• Open with a ’Thank you!’
• Be sincere and authentic when expressing gratitude or appreciation.
• Show that you appreciate the time the interviewers spent with you
highlighting the details of your position.

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