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Job Interview 101, Part 5: Follow Up With a Thank You Note


Congratulations! You nailed your job interview. Parts 1-4 of this series did their job—you showed up impeccably dressed, you did your research, you prepared for every contingency, and you asked all the right questions. At the end of the interview you got a firm handshake and a smile, and the interviewer said “We’ll call you.” ...

Job Interview 101, Part 4: Ask the Right Questions


You’ve followed our advice in parts 1-3 of this series. The big day has finally arrived! You put on your well-fitting, unpretentious outfit. You get to the office without a hitch. Your handshake is firm, and you have answers to all the tough questions. The interview goes great! This job is yours. But then, just ...

Job Interview 101, Part 3: Prepare


So you’ve followed our instructions in Parts 1 and 2 of this series. You know everything there is to know about the company that will be interviewing you, you’re dressed to the nines, your resume and cover letter are (of course) in stellar condition, and now you’re sitting twiddling your thumbs in front of your ...

Job Interview 101, Part 2: Research the Company


After you’ve read Part 1 of this series and settled on an outfit to wow your interviewer, the next step is much less you-focused: you have to learn about the company you’re interviewing with. You could be the snappiest dresser in the business, but if you don’t know heads or tails about what your potential ...

Job Interview 101, Part 1: Dress Code


You’ve been on the hunt to find a job for weeks, and you finally got that long-awaited follow-up email from a potential employer! You’ve made an interview appointment, Google Mapped the office to make sure you can get there, and now you’re sitting in front of your computer with butterflies in your stomach wondering how ...