Most employers are impressed with a job seeker who follows up by phone or e-mail, because most job seekers are not that assertive and enthusiastic. A phone call is more personal and effective but can be supported by e-mail as appropriate. Use these tips improve your results when following up:
Get a time. Before you leave the interview, ask when would be a good time to contact the interviewer again and note that time on your schedule.
Don't forget. Call or e-mail back on the day and at the time the interviewer suggested. By then, he or she will have received your thank-you note.
If you want the job, say so. Tell the interviewer why you want it and why you think it is a good fit for you and for the organization.
Be brave; stay in contact on a regular basis. If the employer does not have an opening now, ask to stay in touch. Make it clear that you are interested in working for them and would like to call or e-mail them back on a regular basis to see if any positions become available.
Ask for referrals. Each time you contact employers, ask whether they know of anyone else who might have a job opening for someone with your skills.
And remember that even if you do not get the job offer, your enthusiasm and attention to detail could make you a prime candidate for future positions in the organization.
Step 7: Negotiate Your Way to a Fair Salary
Congratulations, they want to hire you. Most job seekers accept the first offer thrown their way because they are afraid they will kill their chance at the job if they try to negotiate. But while nodding politely and saying "That is fine" is the path of least resistance, it is often the path to the least income as well.
Four Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid
Experts cite these strategic mistakes that notice negotiators make:
1. Lack of persistence: Just because the employer doesn't accept your counter offer immediately does not mean they won't eventually. Hang in there.
2. Impatience: The process can take a while. Take some time to think and let the employer mull over your numbers.
3. Going too low: Setting the bar low usually means the other side won't go much higher.
4. Lack of research: Get the facts that back up the numbers, and know what you are worth.
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