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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Search results for 'tag:Resume tag:Thank you letter' matching tags 'Resume' and 'Thank you letter'</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aResume+tag%3aThank+you+letter&amp;tag=Resume,Thank+you+letter&amp;orTags=0</link><description>Search results for 'tag:Resume tag:Thank you letter' matching tags 'Resume' and 'Thank you letter'</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CSMOD (Build: 3191.21962)</generator><item><title>Thank you letter...</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ThankYouLetter/zvqzd/post.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:02:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:441969</guid><dc:creator>Hampeh</dc:creator><description>i just sent my resume to one of the company. however, there is no vacancy inside their organization. but i still want to thank him for replying my mail. here is the email from him and i'll try my best to answer it.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;table width="85%"&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="quoteTable"&gt;&lt;table width="100%"&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td width="100%" valign="top" class="txt4"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Dear Hampeh&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
Thank you for expressing your interest in working with XYZ and for providing a copy of your CV.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
Although you have a good range of Information Technology skills&lt;br&gt;
unfortunately we do not have any vacancies suitable for you at this&lt;br&gt;
time. &amp;nbsp;We will keep your details on file and will contact you should a&lt;br&gt;
suitable opportunity arise, though please be aware for the majority of&lt;br&gt;
roles you would need to be US based.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
We wish you every success in the future and good luck with the CCNA&lt;br&gt;
qualification.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
Kind regards&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;John&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/BLOCKQUOTE&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;table width="85%"&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="quoteTable"&gt;&lt;table width="100%"&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td width="100%" valign="top" class="txt4"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Dear John,&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thank you for your prompt reply and the opportunity given. I'm really appreciate it.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/BLOCKQUOTE&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;img src="/emoticons/emotion-6.gif" alt="Sad [:(]" /&gt; somehow, i just stuck here. i don't know what else i should write to him. I really hope i can write better and have more ideas.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Re: How to greeting during job interview</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/GreetingDuringInterview/blzpx/post.htm#139278</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2005 13:11:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:139278</guid><dc:creator>rwiles</dc:creator><description>&lt;H3 class=style1&gt;Below I have detailed some general tips for a successful interview, which include the greeting and goodbye.&lt;/H3&gt;
&lt;BLOCKQUOTE&gt;
&lt;P class=style1&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style16&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Get all of your paperwork in order&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style4&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style9&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style2&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - sample application blank or pocket resume&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - copies of your resume (put in a folder or briefcase)&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - list of questions that you want to ask&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - favorable records (i.e., school, military, portfolios of your work, letter of recommendations, etc.)&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P class=style1&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style9&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style2&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style1&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000033&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Know what the company does.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Know how to get the interview. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;Know with whom you will be inteviewing (call ahead and ask the receptionist)&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Know what you are going to wear. Be clean, neat, and conservative. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=28 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Practice the interview in front of a mirror. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Get a good night's sleep.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Go alone.&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;--don't take friends or relatives &lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style15&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Be early.&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;--allow an extra 10-15 minutes&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Greet the receptionist or secretary with respect. A good greeting should go like this:&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; -- greeting "Hello"&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --your name "My name is Pat Student"&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --why you are there "I have an interview"&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --time of your appointment "at 2:00"&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;When you go into the interview, it is important that you give important information to your interviewer. That is give a&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 1) greeting......&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;2) give your name..... 3) give your affiliation..... 4) give your purpose.&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P class=style12&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --shake the interviewer's hand&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --greeting "Hello, Mr. Smith"&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --affiliation "and I'm from Huron High School&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --purpose "I'm here for the 2:00 interview for the Auto Mechanic position&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --look at the interviewer when you talk with them&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/BLOCKQUOTE&gt;
&lt;P class=style14&gt;Remember.....you never get a second chance to make a good impression. So:&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;OL&gt;
&lt;LI class=style12&gt;extend your hand to shake hands with the interviewer 
&lt;LI&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;don't sit down until asked&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Most interviewers decide whether or not they are going to hire you within the first three minutes of the interview, so you see the importance of good greeting!&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/OL&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Be polite. Don't interrupt.&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;BLOCKQUOTE&gt;
&lt;P class=style12&gt;--say "please" and "thank you"&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/BLOCKQUOTE&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Don't smoke or chew gum.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Be honest.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --don't dodge troublesome questions.&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --answer them as positively as possible.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Keep an attentive, relaxed posture&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --don't slouch in your chair.&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --don't sit like a statue, either.&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --don't tap your fingers or jiggle your foot.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;During the interview maintain good eye contact. Try always to give a positive response. Give more than "yes" or "no" answers.&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Don't ask about money until near the end. &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P class=style12&gt;--if you ask about money first, you will sound greedy&lt;BR&gt;--a good way to ask is, "What is the salary schedule for beginning employees?" &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/BLOCKQUOTE&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Ask questions (an interview is a two-way street)&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;BLOCKQUOTE&gt;
&lt;P class=style12&gt;--you need to know about the job, too.&lt;BR&gt;--Is there a training period? How long?&lt;BR&gt;--Is there a probationary period? How long?&lt;BR&gt;--Is there a dress code or uniform policy?&lt;BR&gt;--What is the usual starting salary? (However never ask first)&lt;BR&gt;--What are the benefits? Are there any paid holidays? Insurance? Vacation leave? Sick leave?&lt;BR&gt;--Is there reimbursement for more education or training?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/BLOCKQUOTE&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Sense when the interview is over.&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;BLOCKQUOTE&gt;
&lt;P class=style12&gt;--don't try to drag the interview on.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/BLOCKQUOTE&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Present the employers with your resume, if they haven't already asked for it!&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --don't walk out with it&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Throw the "HOOK"&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;--try to "hook" the interviewers into committing themselves to call you and let you know if you got the job.&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --if they won't say they will get back to you with an answer, then ask when you can call them back.&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --this shows responsibility and good planning on your part.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;Sign off - should be just as good as your greeting.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; --thank the employer --"Thank you for talking to me"&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --repeat her name ---"Ms. Smith."&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --tell her you want the job&amp;nbsp;"I would really like to work for Huron Service Garage."&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --Tell him you are anxious to hear from him "I hope to hear from you soon."&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --shake her hand.&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --keep good eye contact.&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --say "Good-bye"&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;IMG height=29 src="http://huron.aaps.k12.mi.us/COE/bullet.gif" width=29 align=absMiddle&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style12&gt;Say "good-bye" and thank the secretay as you walk out.&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN class=style14&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Every interview should be followed by a&lt;/STRONG&gt; &lt;STRONG&gt;thank you letter&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;.&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/BLOCKQUOTE&gt;
&lt;UL&gt;
&lt;LI class=style12&gt;It is just one more chance to show that you really do want to work for that company. 
&lt;LI class=style12&gt;It is also is one more chance to get your name in front of the employer and, hopefully, kep it out of the wastebasket. &lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>