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- [Narrator] You might
want to write this down.

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How to make a good impression
after a job interview.

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Number one, send a thank you note.

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Sending a short message

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thanking the hiring manager for their time

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is not only going to benefit you,

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but it doesn't need to take
more than five or ten minutes.

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Make sure to keep it short

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but highlight something from the interview

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that showed you were paying attention

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and that you're excited
to work for the company.

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It could be something as simple as

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"after discussing how
your company achieved X,

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"I'm even more excited
about the opportunity

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"to use my skills and experience

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"to help your company achieve Y."

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Number two, be judicious
in your follow up.

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Keep your follow up short

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and know when to cut your losses.

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If you email twice and nobody responds,

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it's probably best to move on.

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Number three, don't burn bridges.

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Sometimes a company tells you

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that they're going to let
you know their decision

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by a certain date, only to fall short.

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Now, there's nothing wrong with
following up and inquiring,

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but keep your tone
cordial and understanding.

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No one likes an overly demanding candidate

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and having that kind of
demeanor will only hurt you.

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