Succeeding in the World of Work

Section 2: Succeeding in the Interview

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Review Key Concepts

1. Employees' attitude is the major influence on how hard and how well they work. You can show a positive attitude through body language and by demonstrating enthusiasm.
2. Ask for a formal offer letter for your records, send an acceptance letter; and keep a copy for yourself. Be polite and give a reason for your answer when rejecting an offer.
3. Evaluate your performance and make notes to help you for next time; send a thank-you note to the interviewer(s); handle acceptance or rejection gracefully.

4. Students should cite qualities that would characterize a hard-working and responsible employee, such as honesty and initiative. A job candidate can demonstrate personal qualities during a job interview through responses to questions, through the questions he or she asks, and the way he or she behaves toward others.
5. Questions should be polite and should reflect a genuine desire to learn how to be a better job candidate at the net interview.