Well, in today's job search, they are still powerful words and actions. In our cover letters we may not necessarily say please; but, we do use words such as appreciate or value when we ask the reader to review our resume or consider taking time to contact us for an interview.
However, that is just part of the 'magic'. Only a very small percentage actually follow up with a thank you letter/note/email after a job interview. In fact, many employers surveyed said that there was value in receiving the follow up from candidates as they felt it was a common courtesy that should be observed.
There is great information available to assist job seekers (or anyone, for that matter!) with regard to taking this additional professional step. We were taught well when we were very young. This is a lesson we should not lose sight of in our adult and professional lives.
For more information, there are many great resources available, including the Department of Labor's Career OneStop. Another great site for help with your letters can be found at Quintessential Careers. They have a large selection of free sample business letters available. Both will provide excellent resources to guide you through this phase of your search with samples and procedures.
Job Search Tip of the Day: Thank you notes are definitely part of the job search!
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Educational Tip of the Day: Education Pays!
According to the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, educational attainment has its benefits. The average wages/salaries for the different educational levels in 2009 were as follows:
- Doctoral degree: $ 79,664
- Professional degree: 79,508
- Master's degree: 65,364
- Bachelor's degree: 53,300
- Associate's degree: 39,348
- Some college 36,348
- High school diploma 32,000
- No high school diploma 23,000
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